American actress Rosemarie DeWitt gained recognition for her role as the lead character in the 2008 film Rachel Getting Married. She received numerous accolades and nominations for her performance as a supporting actress. Additionally, she played the role of Laura Wilder, Ryan Gosling’s sister, in the award-winning movie La La Land.
Rosemarie DeWitt Bio Details
Full name: Rosemarie Braddock DeWitt
Date of birth: October 26, 1971
Age: 53 years old (2024)
Gender: Female
Zodiac sign: Scorpio
Place of birth: Queens, New York, U.S.
Alma mater: Hofstra University
Marital status: Married
Husband: Ron Livingston
Children: 2
Occupation: Actor
Early Life
Rosemarie Braddock DeWitt was born in Flushing, Queens, New York, USA on October 26, 1971. She grew up in Hanover Township, New Jersey and it was during this time that she developed a love for acting.
During her time at Whippany Park High School, she participated in many high school productions, actively improving her theatrical abilities and laying the groundwork for her future in the performing arts.DeWitt’s lineage includes a noteworthy connection to boxing history.
She played the role of Sara Wilson, the neighbor of her grandfather Jimmy Braddock, in the 2005 film Cinderella Man, highlighting her familial connection to the former World Heavyweight Champion.
Career
In the 2008 film Rachel Getting Married, directed by Jonathan Demme, Rosemarie DeWitt portrayed the character Rachel. She acted alongside Anne Hathaway and received multiple awards from critics, including the Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Her other movie roles include Men, Women, & Children directed by Jason Reitman, Kill the Messenger with co-star Jeremy Renner, Promised Land with Matt Damon, and Your Sister’s Sister with Emily Blunt and Mark Duplass, directed by Lynn Shelton.
Rosemarie DeWitt’s notable roles in 2016 included a part in Damien Chazelle’s romantic musical La La Land, where she acted alongside Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone.
She also appeared in the independent thriller Sweet Virginia, directed by Jamie Dagg, which made its debut at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival. The following year, DeWitt took on a leading role opposite Danny McBride in the film Arizona.
Rosemarie DeWitt made appearances on three seasons of the comedy series United States of Tara, which aired on Showtime and starred Toni Collette.
She also had a recurring role on AMC’s Mad Men in its first season, portraying Midge Daniels, the bohemian lover of Don Draper (Jon Hamm). Additionally, she guest starred in the second episode of Black Mirror’s fourth season, directed by Jodie Foster.
Rosemarie DeWitt has an extensive background in off-Broadway productions, including standout roles in John Patrick Shanley’s Danny and the Deep Blue Sea at Second Stage Theatre, George S. Kaufman’s The Butter and Egg Man at Atlantic Theater Company, and Craig Lucas’ Small Tragedy, which earned the entire cast an Obie Award.
DeWitt portrayed the character of Claire in the Off-Broadway production of Beth Henley’s Family Week, directed by Jonathan Demme, from May 4 to May 23, 2010.
According to the New York Times, her performance as the troubled protagonist was filled with poignant moments. She plays Daphne Campbell, Hughie’s mother, in The Boys Season 4.
Personal Life
Before her current marriage, Rosemarie DeWitt was previously wed to American actor and director Chris Messina from 1995 to 2006.
In 2009, DeWitt exchanged vows with actor Ron Livingston, whom she met while working on the show Standoff. The two began a romantic relationship and after three years of dating, they got married in a private ceremony on November 2, 2009. They have since maintained a low profile in their personal lives.
Net Worth
American actress Rosemarie DeWitt has a net worth of $3 million. She has appeared in numerous films such as Shut Up and Sing, Off the Black, Purple Violets, Afterschool, Rachel Getting Married, Tenure, How I Got Lost, The Company Men, A Little Bit of Heaven, Your Sister’s Sister, Margaret, Nobody Walks, The Watch, The Odd Life of Timothy Green, Promised Land, and Touchy Feely.
