Rosario Dawson is an American actress and singer. She made her feature film debut in the independent drama Kids. Her subsequent film roles include He Got Game, Josie and the Pussycats, Men in Black II, Rent, Sin City, Clerks II, Death Proof, Unstoppable and Top Five. In 2020, she was cast as the Star Wars character Ahsoka Tano in the second season of The Mandalorian on Disney+.
Birth Name
Isabel Rosario Dawson
Nickname
Rose
Profession
Actress, Singer, Writer
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Rosario Dawson was born on the 9th of May 1979, in New York City, New York, United States.
Age
She’s currently 41 years old.
Sun Sign
Taurus
Ethnicity
Multiracial
She has Afro-Cuban and Puerto Rican ancestry on her mother’s side.
Religion
Christianity
Education
Rosario went to The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in West Hollywood, California to learn acting.
Family Details
- Father – Patrick C. Harris
- Mother – Isabel Celeste (Writer and Singer)
- Siblings – Clay Dawson (Younger Half-brother)
- Relatives – Greg Dawson (Stepfather) (Construction Worker)
Marital Status
Married
Boyfriend / Spouse
Rosario Dawson has dated –
- Joshua Jackson (2002) – In 2002, Canadian actor Joshua dated Dawson. But they were engaged during this one year of dating.
- Jason Lewis (2004-2006) – In 2004 to November 2006, American model and former S*x and the City star Jason Lewis and Rosario dated for about two years. During this time, they lived together in Los Angeles.
- Danny Boyle (2012-2013) – In July 2012 to March 2013, British film director Danny Boyle, then, dated actress Dawson for less than a year when he cast her in his 2013 film Trance.
- Cory Booker (2019-Present) – In March 2019, Dawson confirmed that she is in a relationship with United States senator Cory Booker.
Physical Statistics
- In feet – 5 feet 7 inches
- In centimeters – 170 cm
- In meters – 1.7 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 56 kg
- In Pounds – 124 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 34-24-35
- Bust – 34 inches
- Waist – 26 inches
- Hip – 35 inches
- Bra Size – 33B
Body Build
Athletic
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Shoe Size
She wears a size 8.5 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 5 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Rosario is known for having roles in comic book Gail in the neo-noir crime action thriller film, Sin City directed by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller. she was nominated for the Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Actress in a Comedy.
Film Debut
In 1995, Rosario appeared in American drama film, Kids directed by Larry Clark for her role as Ruby.
Television Debut
In 2003, Rosario appeared in hidden camera-practical joke reality television series Punk’d as herself in 8th episode of season 1.
Rosario Dawson Favorites
- Favorite Hair Product – Tara Smith Feed the Root Conditioner
- Favorite Monument – Garden of the Rodin Museum
- Favorite Mouthwash – Listerine
- Favorite Fitness Gear – Reebok Zigtech Long Bra Top
- Favorite Book – The Consolations of Philosophy (By Alain de Botton)
- Favorite Dress – Diane von Furstenberg Silk Jersey Dress
Rosario Dawson Net worth
Rosario Dawson has an estimated net worth of $16 million dollars as of 2020.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Rosario Dawson
- Instagram – rosariodawson
- Twitter – Rosario Dawson
Some Lesser Known Facts About Rosario Dawson
- Rosario went on to star in varied roles, ranging from independent films to big budget blockbusters including Rent, He Got Game and Men in Black II.
- Rosario voiced Artemis of Bana-Mighdall in the animated film Wonder Woman.
- She appeared in the movie, Josie and the Pussycats as band member Valerie Brown.
- Rosario won the Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture for her role in Top Five.
- Rosario was nominated for the Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Actress in a Comedy.
- In 2002, Rosario starred as Naturelle Rivera, the love interest of a convicted drug dealer played by Edward Norton, Spike Lee film drama, 25th Hour.
- In 2004, Rosario played the bride of Alexander the Great Oliver Stone film, Alexander.
- In 2006, Rosario is a fan of comic books and hence co-created a mini comic book series Occult Crimes Taskforce.
- In 2007, she produced the thriller film, Descent under her own production house Trybe.
- In 2008, she starred with Will Smith in Seven Pounds and in Eagle Eye produced by Steven Spielberg.
- In 2010, she starred in the movie, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief as Persephone and Unstoppable as railway yardmaster Connie.
- In 2013, Rosario played Apple’s mother in the independent film, Gimme Shelter.
- In 2015, Rosario played Claire Temple in the Netflix web television series Daredevil a role which she reprised in Jessica Jones and Luke Cage.
- In 2018, Rosario played the female lead role in the Netflix movie, Krystal.
- In mid-2019, Dawson endorsed her boyfriend Cory Booker in the 2020 presidential election. Booker ended his campaign for president on January 13, 2020.
- In February 2020, Dawson publicly came out as a member of the LGBT community.
- In March 9, 2020, Dawson endorsed the presidential campaign of Bernie Sanders whom she had also previously endorsed in his 2016 bid.
