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Rebecca Romijn

Rebecca Romijn is an American actress and former model.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Rebecca Romijn is an American actress and former model. She is best known for playing Mystique in the X-Men film series and for roles in Ugly Betty and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

Early life and career

Romijn was born in Berkeley, California, and worked as a model before transitioning into acting in the late 1990s. Her early film appearances included Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me and Rollerball.

Acting roles

Her most prominent role is Mystique in the X-Men trilogy. She also starred in films such as Femme Fatale, The Punisher, and Godsend. On television, she played Alexis Meade in Ugly Betty and later appeared in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

Personal life

Romijn was married to actor John Stamos from 1998 to 2005. She married actor Jerry O'Connell in 2007, and the couple has twin daughters.

In short

  • Born Rebecca Alie Romijn on November 6, 1972, in Berkeley, California.
  • Began career as a model before moving into acting.
  • Best known for playing Mystique in the X-Men film trilogy.
  • Married to actor Jerry O'Connell since 2007.
Canadian angle

Rebecca Romijn is relevant to Canadian audiences through her long-running mainstream film and television work, especially her roles in major Hollywood franchises and genre television that have had broad distribution in Canada.

Quick questions

Who is Rebecca Romijn?
Rebecca Romijn is an American actress and former model, best known for playing Mystique in the X-Men films.
What is Rebecca Romijn known for?
She is best known for portraying Mystique in the X-Men film series and for her television roles in Ugly Betty and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
Who is Rebecca Romijn married to?
Rebecca Romijn is married to actor Jerry O'Connell; they married in 2007. She was previously married to John Stamos.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca_Romijn
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupation, acting credits, and general biography.
  2. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/rebecca-romijn/
    Supports: Birth date, age, birthplace, spouses, and occupation.
  3. Notable Biographies — https://www.notablebiographies.com/newsmakers2/2007-Pu-Z/Romijn-Rebecca.html
    Supports: Marriage history and selected filmography.
  4. Us Weekly — https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/rebecca-romijn/
    Supports: Modeling background, marriage to Jerry O'Connell, and earlier marriage to John Stamos.
  5. Memory Alpha — https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Rebecca_Romijn
    Supports: Star Trek roles and identification as actress and former model.
  6. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005381/
    Supports: Modeling background and film credits.