Rosario Dawson
Rosario Dawson
- Full name: Rosario Isabel Dawson
- Date of birth: May 9, 1979
- Place of birth: New York City, New York, U.S.
- Occupation: Actress, producer, singer-songwriter, and activist
- Years active: 1995–present
Personal life:
- Dawson is of Puerto Rican, Cuban, Irish, and Native American descent.
- She has been in a relationship with actor Cory Booker since 2019.
- She has a daughter, Isabella, who was born in 2014.
Career:
- Dawson began her acting career in the early 1990s, appearing in small roles in films and television shows.
- Her breakthrough role came in the 1998 film "He Got Game", in which she played the daughter of Denzel Washington's character.
- Since then, she has starred in a number of films, including "Rent" (2005), "Sin City" (2005), "Seven Pounds" (2008), and "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" (2010).
- She has also had recurring roles on television shows such as "Dawson's Creek" (2000–2001), "The Defenders" (2017), and "Briarpatch" (2020).
- In addition to her acting career, Dawson is also a producer and singer-songwriter.
- She has produced a number of films and television shows, including "The First Purge" (2018) and "Briarpatch" (2020).
- She has also released two albums, "Rosario" (2002) and "Morning Glory" (2009).
Activism:
- Dawson is an active supporter of a number of social and political causes.
- She is a vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights, immigrant rights, and gun control.
- She has also been involved in a number of relief efforts, including the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
Awards and nominations:
- Dawson has won a number of awards for her acting work, including a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award.
- She has also been nominated for a number of other awards, including an Academy Award and a Tony Award.