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Morena Baccarin is a Brazilian-American actress, born on June 2, 1979, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She grew up in a wealthy and prominent family, but her parents' divorce when she was young led her family to move to the United States when she was 10 years old. They settled in New York City, where she became fluent in English.
Baccarin began her acting career in the late 1990s, appearing in various television shows and independent films. She gained recognition for her role as Inara Serra on the science fiction series "Firefly" (2002-2003) and its follow-up film "Serenity" (2005). She also had recurring roles on shows such as "V" (2009-2011), "Homeland" (2011-2013), and "Gotham" (2014-2016).
Baccarin's breakout role came in 2014 when she was cast as the main antagonist, Dr. Leslie Thompkins, in the Fox series "Gotham." However, her most prominent role to date has been as Vanessa Kensington in the Fox/Marvel series "Deadpool" (2015-present). She reprised her role in the 2016 film "Deadpool," and is set to appear in the upcoming "Deadpool 3."
Baccarin is known for her striking features, including her dark hair, green eyes, and hourglass figure. She is 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs around 125 pounds. She has a distinctive voice and a versatile acting range, able to play both vulnerable and strong characters.
Off-screen, Baccarin is married to actor Ben McKenzie, whom she met while working on "Gotham." They have two children together. She is also an advocate for women's rights and has spoken publicly about her experiences with postpartum depression.
