Heather Matarazzo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Heather Matarazzo
Matarazzo in 2008
Born	(1982-11-10) November 10, 1982 (age 42)
Citizenship	United States Republic of Ireland
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1993–present
Spouse(s)	Heather Turman ​ (m. 2018)​
Partner(s)	Caroline Murphy (2004–2012)

Heather Matarazzo (born November 10, 1982) is an American actress. She is well-known for her roles in popular movies and TV shows. Many people recognize her as Lilly Moscovitz from The Princess Diaries (2001) and its sequel in 2004. She also played Martha Meeks in the horror films Scream 3 (2000) and Scream (2022).

Heather Matarazzo started her film career at age 12 in the movie Welcome to the Dollhouse (1995). Her performance in that film earned her an Independent Spirit Award. She has also appeared in other films like The Devil's Advocate (1997), All I Wanna Do (1998), and Saved! (2004). On television, she was a main character in the CBS series Now and Again (1999–2000) and had recurring roles on shows such as Roseanne (1997) and The L Word (2007).

Early Life and Family Background

Heather Matarazzo was born on November 10, 1982. Her biological mother was Irish-American, and her biological father was from Knock, a town in County Mayo, Ireland. Heather was adopted and grew up with the Matarazzo family, who are Italian-American. She was raised in Oyster Bay, New York.

Acting Career Highlights

Heather Matarazzo began acting when she was just six years old. She got her start after speaking into a microphone at a charity event for children. A talent manager noticed her and gave her a business card. She worked with that manager for ten years.

Early Success in Film

In 1997, Heather won an Independent Spirit Award for her role as Dawn Wiener in the movie Welcome to the Dollhouse. Dawn was a character who felt like an outsider. Heather has said she enjoys playing interesting characters, especially those who are different or feel left out.

Popular Roles in Movies and TV

From 1999 to 2000, she played Heather Wiseman in the TV series Now and Again. In 2001, she became widely known for her role as Lilly Moscovitz in the teen comedy The Princess Diaries. She played Lilly again in the 2004 sequel, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.

Heather has also made guest appearances on many popular TV shows. These include Roseanne, Law & Order, The L Word, and Grey's Anatomy. In 2010, she performed in a play called Class in Cape May, New Jersey.

Directing and Future Projects

In 2011, Heather Matarazzo shared that she planned to direct her first television series. This series would be based on a book called Summer Camp: A Memoir by author Diane Hanks. She continues to act in various projects. For example, she is expected to appear in Season 2 of the TV series Wednesday in 2025.

Personal Life and Interests

Heather Matarazzo is married to comedian Heather Turman. They got married in 2018. Before that, she was engaged to musician Caroline Murphy from 2008 to 2012.

An interesting fact about Heather Matarazzo is that she was scheduled to attend a meeting on the 15th floor of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. However, she overslept that day and missed the meeting.

In 2016, Heather Matarazzo supported and actively campaigned for Senator Bernie Sanders during the U.S. presidential election.

Film and Television Appearances

Heather Matarazzo has had many roles in both movies and television shows throughout her career.

Film Roles

Television Roles

See also

In Spanish: Heather Matarazzo para niños