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Rose McGowan
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Rósa Arianna McGowan
September 5, 1973 Florence, Tuscany, Italy
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| Nationality | American |
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| Years active | 1990–present |
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Davey Detail
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Rósa Arianna "Rose" McGowan (born September 5, 1973) is an American actress and activist. She is known for her work in movies and TV shows.
Rose first appeared in the comedy film Encino Man (1992). She became well-known for her role in the dark comedy The Doom Generation (1995). She then gained even more fame in the horror film Scream (1996). Later, she starred in movies like Going All the Way (1997) and Jawbreaker (1999).
In the 2000s, many people recognized McGowan from her role as Paige Matthews in the TV show Charmed (2001–2006). She also starred in the movie Grindhouse (2007). For this role, she was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Actress. In 2018, she released a book called Brave and appeared in a TV series called Citizen Rose.
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Early Life and Childhood
Rósa Arianna McGowan was born on September 5, 1973, in Florence, Italy. Her parents, Daniel and Terri McGowan, were Americans. Her father was an artist, and her mother was a writer. Rose has two half-siblings.
Her parents were part of a religious group called the Children of God until 1978. Rose spent her early childhood living in the group's communities. They often traveled across Europe.
Through her father's art connections in Italy, she became a child model. She appeared in magazines like Vogue Bambini. When she was 10, her family moved back to the United States. They settled in Eugene, Oregon.
Rose had a unique childhood. She lived on her own for a time in Portland, Oregon as a teenager. When her parents divorced, she lived with her father in Seattle, Washington. She went to Roosevelt High School and Nova Alternative High School. She also worked at McDonald's. She took ballet lessons until she was 13. At 15, she legally became independent from her parents and moved to Los Angeles.
Acting Career and Success
Starting Out in the 1990s
Rose McGowan's first Hollywood movie was a small part in Encino Man (1992). After that, she got a main role in the comedy The Doom Generation (1995). This movie made her more widely known. She was even nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for her first big performance.
Next, McGowan played Tatum Riley in the horror film Scream (1996). The casting director thought she was perfect for the "spunky" and "innocent" character. Scream was a huge success. It earned over $173 million worldwide.
As she became more famous, Rose appeared on the cover of a music album. She also became the face of the clothing company Bebe from 1998 to 1999. In 1997, she was in a short film called Seed. She also acted with Peter O'Toole in the 1998 movie Phantoms.
During the late 1990s, McGowan starred in many independent films. These included Nowhere (1997) and Devil in the Flesh (1998). She often played mysterious characters. In 1999, McGowan played Courtney Shayne in the dark comedy Jawbreaker. This movie became a cult classic over time. McGowan was nominated for Best Villain at the 1999 MTV Movie & TV Awards.
Becoming Famous in the 2000s
In 2001, McGowan joined the popular TV show Charmed. She played Paige Matthews, a new witch, after another actress left. In the show, three sisters use their magic to fight evil. McGowan played Paige from the fourth season until the show ended in its eighth season. Critics and fans liked her addition to the show. They said she brought a fresh energy. She won the Favorite Sister award at the 2005 Family Television Awards.
While on Charmed, McGowan also played actress-singer Ann-Margret in the TV mini-series Elvis (2005). This series was about the life of Elvis Presley. She also had a small role in the movie The Black Dahlia (2006).
In 2007, McGowan starred in Grindhouse. This was a double horror film directed by Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez. In Rodriguez's part, Planet Terror, she sang three songs for the soundtrack. Critics praised her performance in Grindhouse. One critic called it "the best showcase of her career so far." Her next movie was Fifty Dead Men Walking (2008).
Also in 2008, McGowan had a recurring role on the TV drama Nip/Tuck. She also co-hosted a film show called The Essentials on TCM, discussing classic Hollywood movies.
Independent Films and New Projects in the 2010s
In 2010, McGowan had a small part in the movie Machete. She also appeared in the fantasy drama Dead Awake. In 2011, she starred as an evil half-human/half-witch in the movie Conan the Barbarian. This was a new version of a 1982 film.
Besides Conan, McGowan mostly worked on independent films in the early 2010s. These included the thriller Rosewood Lane (2011) and the TV movie The Pastor's Wife (2011). She also lent her voice to video games like Darkwatch and Terminator Salvation.
She guest-starred in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. She also appeared in two episodes of Once Upon A Time between 2012 and 2014, playing a young Cora Mills. McGowan wrote and recorded a song called "Protection" for her film Strange Hearts (2011). She also sang the theme song for the movie Dead Awake. In 2014, she played a hunter in the TV series Chosen.
McGowan made her first short film as a director called Dawn. It was about a teenager from a strict family. The film was shown at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival and received good reviews. She also appeared in the music video for the song "Break the Rules" by Charli XCX in 2014. In September 2015, McGowan released her first single, "RM486".
In 2017, McGowan starred in The Sound, a Canadian horror film. She played a best-selling author and paranormal investigator. On January 30, 2018, McGowan released her book, Brave. In the book, she shares stories from her childhood and her experiences in Hollywood. She also appeared in an art film called Indecision IV. In 2020, she re-released her debut album, Planet 9, which was first released in 2018. She said the music was made to "heal in a new way."
Recent Work in the 2020s
McGowan has shared that she wants to record more music. She said she would like to make "more soulful tunes and older tunes." On April 21, 2020, she announced that her album Planet 9 would be re-released. She stated, "I'm not trying to be a pop star, but I did make music that heals in a new way."
Activism and Public Image
Rose McGowan is an activist who supports gay rights. In 2008, she campaigned against Proposition 8 in California. This law tried to ban same-sex marriage in the state.
She is also known for supporting Boston Terrier dogs. She has donated to various Boston Terrier rescue groups. She has owned several rescue dogs herself. In 2021, she had five dogs, including an emotional support animal.
In 2009, McGowan joined other celebrities in the NOH8 Campaign. This campaign protested against discrimination. In August 2018, she was honored with the Inspiration Award at the GQ Men Of The Year Awards.
Personal Life
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Rose McGowan was in a relationship with rock musician Marilyn Manson for three and a half years. They were engaged for two years, but she ended the relationship in 2001.
Later, there was talk that she was dating director Robert Rodriguez. They confirmed their relationship in May 2007 at the Cannes Film Festival. They were engaged in October 2007 but reportedly broke up in October 2009.
In July 2013, McGowan got engaged to artist Davey Detail. They married on October 12, 2013, in Los Angeles. She filed for divorce in February 2016, and it was finalized later that year.
In early 2020, McGowan moved from New York to Mexico. By February 2021, she became a permanent resident of Mexico, living in Tulum, Quintana Roo. She has said she does not plan to move back to the United States.
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