Basic Information
Name: Cynthia Ellen Nixon
Date of Birth: April 9, 1966
Nationality: American
Profession: Actress, Activist, and Theater Director.
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Spouse: Christine Marinoni
Children: Samuel Joseph Mozes, Charles Ezekiel Mozes
Biography
Cynthia Nixon is an American actress, activist, and theater director, known for her diverse career in entertainment and her engagement in social and political causes. Born and raised in New York City, she began her acting career at a young age, with early appearances in both stage productions and film. Her mother, an actress, greatly influenced her early exposure to the arts and theater, which shaped her passion for performing.
Nixon's rise to widespread recognition came with her portrayal of Miranda Hobbes in the HBO series Sex and the City (1998-2004). The role significantly increased her public profile, and her portrayal of the pragmatic, career-driven lawyer earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. She reprised this role in the Sex and the City films and in the revival series, And Just Like That...
Beyond acting, Nixon has been an active voice in political and social activism. She has advocated for numerous causes, including LGBTQ+ rights, public education reform, and women's health. In 2018, Nixon ran for Governor of New York, challenging the incumbent, Andrew Cuomo. Despite not winning the primary, her campaign brought considerable attention to progressive issues and further solidified her position as a public figure.
Career Timeline
1979: Began her acting career with a role in the TV movie The Seven Wishes of a Rich Kid.
1980: Made her Broadway debut in The Philadelphia Story.
1980: Film debut in Little Darlings.
1998-2004: Starred as Miranda Hobbes in Sex and the City.
2004: Won a Primetime Emmy Award for Sex and the City.
2006: Won a Tony Award for her performance in Rabbit Hole.
2008: Won a Primetime Emmy Award for her role in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
2009: Won a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for An Inconvenient Truth.
2018: Ran for Governor of New York.
2021-Present: Reprised the role of Miranda Hobbes in And Just Like That...
2022-Present: Stars in the series, The Gilded Age.
Achievements
Awards & Recognition:
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (Sex and the City, 2004)
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, 2008)
Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play (Rabbit Hole, 2006)
*Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play (The Little Foxes, 2017)Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album (An Inconvenient Truth, 2009)
Philanthropic Work:
Long-time advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and has been actively involved in campaigns for same-sex marriage.
Spokesperson for New York's Alliance for Quality Education, advocating for public school funding.
Active in promoting breast cancer awareness and research after being diagnosed in 2006.
Advocate for women라이브 바카라 health.
Has also been involved in campaigns for racial and economic equality.
Key Quotes / Catchphrases
"I don't define myself. I'm just a woman in love with another woman."
"What you need in a politician is someone with a vision, someone who can galvanize people, and someone who can't be bought."
"We need to fight for an economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy."
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Fun Facts/Trivia
Nixon made her first onscreen appearance at age 8 as an imposter on To Tell the Truth.
She juggled roles in two Broadway plays simultaneously in 1984.
She is a breast cancer survivor and has become an advocate for breast cancer awareness.
She is openly bisexual and has been an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights for many years.
She is a graduate of Barnard College.
She is a founding member of Drama Dept., a New York-based theater company.
As of 2022, she only needs an Oscar to achieve EGOT status.
She is a self-described "total theater junkie".
She considers the subway her favorite place in the world.
Impact/Legacy
Cynthia Nixon's career has had a notable impact across entertainment and politics. Her portrayal of Miranda Hobbes in Sex and the City is considered iconic, portraying a complex, modern, career-driven woman and challenging traditional gender stereotypes. This role resonated widely and made her a pop culture figure.
Beyond acting, Nixon has emerged as a significant voice in progressive politics. Her 2018 campaign for Governor of New York, though unsuccessful, brought attention to issues such as income inequality, public education, and LGBTQ+ rights. She has consistently used her platform to advocate for these and other social justice causes.
Nixon's work demonstrates her versatility as both an entertainer and a public advocate. She has inspired many through her acting roles and her political activism, leaving a lasting legacy in popular culture and progressive advocacy.
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