Personal life
David Moses and Cynthia Nixon
Cynthia went to school together with her future husband, David Moses. He is not handsome, but Nixon found a kindred spirit in him. They did not enter into a legal marriage, limiting themselves to a civil marriage (they moved in together in 1988), which did not prevent them from living together for 15 long years and having two children. “I love David too much to marry him,” Nixon said (which sounds a lot like her Sex and the City character Miranda Hobbes, doesn’t it?). After 8 years of marriage, they had a daughter, Samantha, and after another 7 years, a son, Charles.
However, this is where the heterosexual biography of the actress ends. The media began an active discussion of the personal life of Nixon, who began dating a woman. Very soon the name of the actress’s new friend became known - Christina Marinoni, with whom Nixon began to live in Brooklyn.
When asked by journalists when the actress discovered that she was bisexual/lesbian, whether her marriage was fictitious, whether she had dated women before, Nixon answered simply: “I have never had a struggle with my own sexuality,” Cynthia explained. — I met a woman. I fell in love with her. And it's all".
Cynthia Nixon is a pleasant exception when it comes to sexual self-determination. Firstly, she is one of the few who did not hide her sexual orientation. How many more brave people were there? You can count them on your fingers. Secondly, thanks to the professionalism and fame of the actress, this recognition did not affect her career in any way. Offers and roles rain down on her like from a cornucopia. Thirdly, Cynthia managed to do something that almost no one else could - turn the fact of her transformation into a lesbian into an ordinary thing. Nixon did not make an event out of this and did not indulge in long comments. She always talks to journalists mainly about work. And there is always something to talk about, given the wealth of Cynthia’s creative plans and works.
In February, a joyful event occurred in the family of Cynthia and Marinoni. Christina gave birth to a son, who was named Max Ellington Nixon-Marinoni.
Christina Marinoni and Cynthia Nixon with children
Cynthia Nixon: photo, personal life
For 15 years, the actress was in a relationship with Englishman David Moses. However, in 2003 they separated. Cynthia gave birth to Moses two children - daughter Samantha (born 1996) and son Charles (born 2002).
Since 2004, Cynthia has been in a relationship with one of the activists of the educational movement, Christine Marinoni. They met during a picket protest against decreased funding for public schools. In July 2009, Cynthia Nixon and Christine Marinoni announced their engagement to the press. Three years later they got married in New York.
Career
Cynthia's career began early - she began working professionally on stage at the age of 12. Already at 15, when most teenage girls still have no idea what they want to become, Nixon received her first theater award. At 18, she was called a real Broadway miracle, because she not only played in two musicals at the same time, but also studied well and also went to college.
On Broadway, Cynthia tried herself in a variety of roles, playing in “Tumult” by David Rabe, “The Real Thing” by Tom Stoppard. She won a Tony Award for Indiscretions, and Fr. Her list of off-Broadway theater credits is also quite impressive.
Nixon made her film debut in 1980 – she played in “Little Darlings”. Her talent was appreciated by such eminent film and theater directors as Louis Moll, Milos Foreman, Mike Nichols and Robert Altman. She also played in the films “Amadeus”, “Baby Walking”, “King of the City”, “The Pelican Case”, “Marvin’s Room”, “The Newcomers”, “Pussy Kitty Baby!”, “The Love She Was Looking for” , "The Fifth of July", "The Murder of Mary Fagan", "The Face of a Stranger".
Of course, Nixon’s most memorable role is her work in the TV series and films of the same name “Sex and the City,” which we will discuss below.
Today, Cynthia Nixon is not only a theater and film actress, but also a producer and co-founder of the theater company Drama Department. The celebrity also performed brilliantly in this field, receiving good reviews from critics for her participation in Douglas Carter Beane’s project “Country Club.” She also played in five performances that were staged as part of this project.
Cynthia not only has a successful career, but also manages to engage in social activities, taking part in improving secondary education in New York - the actress fights for quality education in the country, working within the Union of Quality Education group. She participates in the organization's meetings and sessions and is the main speaker.
Cynthia Nixon: biography
The future Hollywood celebrity was born on April 9, 1966 in the American metropolis of New York. Her mother, Anna Knoll, was an actress, and her father, Walter Nixon, worked as a radio journalist. When she was still just a girl, her parents decided to divorce, and the cheerful, energetic and cheerful Anna took up raising her daughter. When Cynthia was thirteen, her mother admitted to her that she was sick. She has breast cancer. However, she reported this news casually, without attaching much importance to it.
"Sex and the City"
Cynthia Nixon is known to mass audiences primarily for her role in the super-popular women's series Sex and the City. Moreover, this is recognition not only from fans of the series, but also a number of professional awards. Among them is a nomination for three Golden Globes, an Emmy nomination (6 awards in total). In 2002, Nixon and the rest of the Big Four were awarded the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.
Cynthia got into the series thanks to her friend Sarah Jessica Parker, who told her about the audition. Of course, Sex producer Darren Star was a little surprised by Cynthia's appearance, because she had a reputation as a serious actress. After the audition, Nixon was approved for the role of lawyer Miranda Hobbs.
From a blonde she had to turn into a redhead, and be more interested in fashion and sex. Otherwise, Cynthia has a lot in common with her heroine, which the actress herself has repeatedly admitted. First of all, by his efficiency, organization, determination and independence.
Successful lawyer Miranda Hobbs goes out of her way to prove to the world that women can have great careers too. With hard work, she achieves a position as a partner in a law firm. This is the smartest of the heroines, who, moreover, is rational, self-sufficient and believes in her own strength. Miranda tries to keep everything in her life under control. Therefore, it is not so easy for her to arrange her personal life...
During filming, Miranda became an ardent fan of the series and stated that she was ready to star in it for at least 20 years in a row.
Childhood and youth
Cynthia was born in New York into a creative family. Mom Anna Knoll became famous as a theater and film actress, and dad Walter Nixon made a name in radio journalism. The girl was prepared for an acting career from early childhood - little Cynthia went to theater clubs and was a member of acting studios. When the parents divorced, the mother took the creative development of the child even more seriously.
Actress Cynthia Nixon
Mom was a bright, extraordinary person; she reacted calmly and with a smile to all life events. She even told Cynthia about the cancer as if something normal had happened. Anna Knoll managed to beat cancer twice. This ease of perception of the world around her was passed on to her daughter.
The girl first appeared before the public at the age of 12. She got a role in a play where a parent was involved. A little later, the aspiring actress was trusted to play characters in Broadway musicals. Her talent captivated audiences and critics; by the age of 18, the girl bore the nickname “Broadway miracle.”
Cynthia Nixon in her youth
As a teenager, Cynthia Nixon managed to combine classes in acting clubs and acting on stage with studying at school. Science was easy. The girl entered a liberal arts college in Manhattan on her first try and successfully completed it, receiving a bachelor's degree.
In the future, Nixon remained faithful to the theater, played a variety of roles and even co-founded the Drama Dept. troupe, which united actors Sarah Jessica Parker, Dylan Baker, John Cameron Mitchell and Billy Crudup.
Curious facts
- A fan once knocked down the door of a public restroom stall to get Nixon's autograph.
- After playing the “pregnant” episodes, Cynthia found out that she was expecting a child. After giving birth, Nixon managed to lose excess weight in a month with the help of Pilates and exercise equipment. Cynthia commented on her lightning-fast weight loss: “In any situation, the main thing is not to panic. A person always has a choice, he just doesn’t always know about it.”
- During the filming of explicit scenes, the actresses wore special flesh-colored underwear, so the cast did not have to be embarrassed. However, Cynthia still spoke out on this topic: “The title of the series speaks for itself. If this shocks someone, there is nothing stopping them from switching to another TV channel. I was not at all embarrassed by filming explicit scenes, even though I had never participated in them before. But, for example, I breastfed my child right on the subway, and therefore I don’t care if anyone sees my breasts.”
- Cynthia Nixon was once arrested for her involvement as a parent in protesting public school budget cuts. She was taken away from the demonstration in handcuffs.
Cynthia Nixon's career in theater and film
In the early years of her acting career, Cynthia Nixon often played on Broadway, usually relegating filming and various television projects to the background.
The actress often returned to the theater stage even after fame and popularity had overwhelmed her. Cynthia Nixon on video
The most striking and remarkable works of Cynthia Nixon during the “Broadway” period of her career were roles in the plays “The Heidi Chronicles”, “The Last Night of the Absurd”, “Angels in America”, as well as “A Reckless Step” (Tony Award nomination) and “The Philadelphia Story” (for this acting work the girl received the World Theater Award).
The actress's career on television and film was no less bright and successful. Thus, Cynthia Nixon’s filmography includes such films as “Prince of the City”, “Amadeus”, “Hot Spring” (in which she played Eleanor Roosevelt), “Luxury Life”, “The Case of the Pelicans”, “Collapse is Unacceptable: Saving Wall- straight". Each of these works brought her well-deserved fame and recognition.
As for television work, the actress has also achieved impressive success in this field. The films “That Scary Letter “R”” (in which Cynthia Nixon played Rebecca), “House” (where the actress appeared as a guest star), as well as the film “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit” became extremely popular. Filming in the last of these series brought the red-haired diva an Emmy Award.
However, the most striking role in the television series for Cynthia Nixon is certainly the role of Miranda Hobbs in the acclaimed project “Sex and the City.” This role made the actress popular in all corners of our vast planet, and also brought her several personal awards (including an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress). In total, Cynthia Nixon gave six years of her life to the legendary “female” series. Although these figures could be higher if we take into account the time that the actress spent filming two full-length films, “Sex and the City” and “Sex and the City 2.”
In such a context, what is especially noteworthy is the fact that the red-haired beauty might not have appeared in this show at all. Initially, the producers planned to cast another actress for the role of Miranda and were already in full negotiations with her. However, they changed their decision after her longtime friend Jessica Parker insisted on auditioning Cynthia. After reading a short monologue, Nixon so impressed the producers of the TV show that they gave her the role without hesitation. And they were right. Currently, Cynthia Nixon is the “leader” among all other participants in the series in terms of the number of personal awards collected.
Filmography
- Amadeus (1984)
- Manhattan Project (1984)
- Baby on the Walk (1994)
- Sex and the City, TV series (1998—2004)
- Daddy's Angels (2000)
- Igby Goes Down (2002)
- Dr. House (2004-2009)
- Hot Spring (2005)
- Little Manhattan (2005)
- Last Wish (2005)
- Nannies (2005)
- The Graham Norton Show (2007)
- Luxurious Life (2008)
- Sex and the City (2008)
- Sex and the City 2 (2010)
Movies
The movie appeared in Cynthia’s biography at the age of 14. The girl made her debut in the film “Little Charms”. After this, the directors showered the young actress with offers, and in 1981 she starred in three films at once. The thriller “Prince of the City” gave him his first fame.
Cynthia Nixon in the movie Addams Family Values
In the 80s, the young artist appeared in the films “Amadeus”, “The Secret Adventure of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn”, “The Manhattan Project” and in a dozen other films. The next decade became no less eventful. In 1993, Nixon was lucky enough to join the cast of the film “Addams Family Values,” which was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld. True, the girl got a minor role, but she considered her participation in the on-screen comics of Charles Addams to be a great success.
Cynthia played the role of a hospice director in the drama Marvin's Room, met Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington on the set of The Pelican Brief, and while working in the comedy The Visitors, she met Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn.
Cynthia Nixon in the movie "The Nannies"
The actress’s filmography was replenished with serious works in the new millennium. Critics point out the most important of them. Cynthia Nixon played Eleanor Roosevelt in the film Warm Springs (2005). She was included in the list of main characters in David Ross's drama "Nannies" (2007). In 2012, she played herself in the film “Imogen,” which tells the story of a young American writer experiencing a difficult breakup with her lover.
In 2020, the screen star was invited to play the leading role in the biographical film A Quiet Passion. Nixon tried on the image of the reclusive poet Emily Dickinson, whose talent was recognized only after her death. Together with Cynthia, the film stars Jennifer Ealy, Duncan Duff and Emma Bell.
Cynthia Nixon in the movie A Quiet Passion
The actress also achieved impressive success in the television field, starring in many TV series. Cynthia received the audience's love after the release of the multi-part film “That Terrible Letter R.” A woman even appeared in Dr. House
" - as a guest star. And her role in the TV series “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit” added to Cynthia’s collection of awards with her first Emmy Award.
And yet, the most striking role on television was the character of Miranda Hobbs, a feminist, one of the four bosom friends of the series “Sex and the City.” Nixon spent six years of her life filming the now iconic film, gaining an army of fans in every corner of the globe and a scattering of personal film awards, including her second Emmy.
Cynthia Nixon in the series "Sex and the City"
It’s interesting that there might not have been a red-haired diva in this project. Cynthia was brought to the casting by her longtime friend Sarah Jessica Parker, who plays the main role in the series. One short monologue was enough to approve the candidacy. Nixon played the cynical lawyer Miranda, who, like her friends, is trying to understand what constitutes a woman’s happiness and to comprehend the science of communicating with men.
Having played in the series, the quartet of actresses Nixon, Parker, Kristin Davis and Kim Cattrall later met again in the full-length sequel films Sex and the City and Sex and the City 2. Cynthia Nixon believes that the success of the project is that it represents a rich variety of female types:
“We show different women with different life choices. This is feminism in the best sense of the word: you have the right to work, but you have the right not to work, you have the right to be married, but you have the right not to be - the choice is yours.”
