Maria Bello facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Maria Bello
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Bello in 2016
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| Born | April 18, 1967 Norristown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Villanova University |
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| Years active | 1991–present |
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| Children | 1 |
Maria Bello (born April 18, 1967) is a talented American actress and producer. She has starred in many popular movies and TV shows. You might know her from the medical drama ER or the police show NCIS. She has also been in films like Coyote Ugly, Grown Ups, and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. Maria Bello has been recognized for her acting, including nominations for the Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. She also won a Critics' Choice Award for her role in the TV series Beef in 2023.
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About Maria Bello's Early Life
Maria Bello was born on April 18, 1967, in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Her mother, Kathy, was a school nurse and teacher, and her father, Joe Bello, was a contractor. Her family was Catholic, and she grew up in a working-class neighborhood. Maria went to Archbishop John Carroll High School. After high school, she studied political science at Villanova University. While in New York, she started to develop her acting skills by performing in different theater plays.
Maria Bello's Acting Journey
Maria Bello started her acting career on television. She appeared in shows like The Commish and Due South. Her big break came when she joined the popular medical drama ER. She played Dr. Anna Del Amico in the show's third and fourth seasons.
After her success on TV, Maria Bello moved into movies. She starred in the film Coyote Ugly in 2000. She received nominations for the Golden Globe Award for her roles in The Cooler (2003) and A History of Violence (2005). She also appeared in The Jane Austen Book Club and Assault on Precinct 13. In 2008, she took on the role of Evelyn O'Connell in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.
Maria Bello continued to work in both TV and film. She guest-starred in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and had a main role in the TV series Prime Suspect. From 2017 to 2021, she was a main cast member on the hit show NCIS, playing Jacqueline "Jack" Sloane. Besides acting, Maria Bello has also worked as a producer. She was a producer for the movie The Woman King in 2022.
Maria Bello's Personal Life and Charity Work
Maria Bello has a son named Jackson. She has also written a book called Whatever...Love Is Love: Questioning the Labels We Give Ourselves, which was published in 2015. In May 2024, Maria Bello married chef Dominique Crenn in Mexico. However, she filed for divorce in May 2025.
Maria Bello is also very active in charity work. After the big earthquake in Haiti in 2010, she helped start an organization called WE ADVANCE. This group helps women in Haiti work together to improve healthcare and stop violence in their communities. She has also helped raise money for disaster relief in Japan and is a board member of the Darfur Women Action Group, which helps victims of conflict.
Images for kids
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Bello in 2016
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Maria Bello at an awards event in 2010
See also
In Spanish: Maria Bello para niños
