Cynthia Nixon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cynthia Nixon
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Nixon in 2025
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Cynthia Ellen Nixon
April 9, 1966 Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
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| Education | Barnard College (BA) |
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| Years active | 1979–present |
| Political party | Democratic |
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Christine Marinoni
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| Partner(s) | Danny Mozes (1988–2003) |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | Full list |
Cynthia Ellen Nixon (born April 9, 1966) is an American actress, activist, and theater director. She is famous for playing Miranda Hobbes in the HBO series ... and the City from 1998 to 2004. This role won her a Primetime Emmy Award.
She returned to play Miranda in the movies ... and the City (2008) and ... and the City 2 (2010). She also stars in the follow-up TV show And Just Like That... which began in 2021.
Nixon is also a star of the stage. She made her debut on Broadway in 1980. She has won two Tony Awards, which are the highest awards for theater. She won for the plays Rabbit Hole in 2006 and The Little Foxes in 2017.
Besides acting, Nixon is known for her activism. She supports public education, women's health, and equal rights for all people. In 2018, she ran for Governor of New York.
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Early Life and School
Cynthia Nixon was born in Manhattan, New York City. Her mother, Anne, was an actress, and her father, Walter, was a radio journalist. Her parents divorced when she was six. Her mother encouraged her interest in acting from a young age.
Nixon started acting professionally while she was still in school. She attended Hunter College High School and often took time off to work on movies or plays. She used the money she earned from acting to pay for her college education at Barnard College. She graduated with a degree in English Literature.
Acting Career
Early Work on Stage and Screen
Nixon's first TV appearance was at age eight on the game show To Tell the Truth, where her mother worked. At age 12, she acted in an ABC Afterschool Special. Her first movie was Little Darlings in 1980.
In 1980, at age 14, she made her Broadway debut in The Philadelphia Story. In 1984, she did something amazing: she appeared in two different Broadway plays at the same time. The plays were The Real Thing and Hurlyburly. The theaters were close to each other, so she could run between them for her scenes.
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, she appeared in many movies, TV shows, and plays. Some of her movies from this time include Amadeus (1984), Addams Family Values (1993), and Baby's Day Out (1994).
Fame with '... and the City'
In 1998, Nixon began starring as the smart lawyer Miranda Hobbes in the HBO show ... and the City. The show was a huge hit and made her famous around the world. For her work, she was nominated for three Emmy Awards and won one in 2004.
After the show ended, she continued to act in movies and on TV. She played Eleanor Roosevelt in the HBO movie Warm Springs (2005), which earned her another Emmy nomination. In 2008, she won an Emmy for a guest role on the show Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
In 2009, Nixon won a Grammy Award for the audiobook version of An Inconvenient Truth. This means she is one of a few performers to have won a Tony, an Emmy, and a Grammy.
Return to Theater and Recent Roles
Nixon has always loved the theater. In 2012, she starred in the play Wit on Broadway and was nominated for a Tony Award. In 2017, she won her second Tony Award for her role in the play The Little Foxes.
She has also appeared in many recent TV shows. She starred in the Netflix series Ratched in 2020. Since 2022, she has played Ada Brook in the HBO series The Gilded Age. She also returned to her famous role of Miranda Hobbes in And Just Like That..., a new chapter of ... and the City.
Political Work and Activism
Nixon is passionate about making the world a better place. She is a strong supporter of public schools and has worked with groups that fight for better funding for education. She also speaks out in support of women's health.
Running for Governor
In 2018, Nixon announced she was running for Governor of New York. She challenged the current governor, Andrew Cuomo, in the Democratic primary election. A primary is an election where voters choose who will be their party's main candidate.
Her campaign focused on issues like improving public schools, creating more jobs, and protecting the environment. She lost the primary election to Cuomo but brought attention to many important issues.
Advocacy for Social Causes
Nixon has been a longtime advocate for the rights of LGBTQ people. She has spoken at rallies and supported marriage equality. In 2018, she received the Visibility Award from the Human Rights Campaign for her work.
In 2023, she joined others in calling for peace in the conflict between Israel and Palestine. She participated in a hunger strike outside the White House to ask for a ceasefire.
Personal Life
From 1988 to 2003, Nixon was in a relationship with Danny Mozes. They have two children. In 2018, Nixon shared that her oldest child is transgender.
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In 2004, Nixon began dating activist Christine Marinoni. They got engaged in 2009 and were married in New York City in 2012. Marinoni gave birth to their son in 2011.
In 2006, Nixon was diagnosed with breast cancer. She spoke about her experience publicly to encourage others to get regular check-ups. She is now a breast cancer activist and works with organizations like Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Images for kids
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Nixon, John Hurt and Swoosie Kurtz at the premiere of An Englishman in New York, 2009
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Nixon at a charity function, March 2008
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Nixon, 2008 Garden State Equality gala
See also
In Spanish: Cynthia Nixon para niños
- LGBTQ culture in New York City
- List of LGBTQ people from New York City
