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Jennifer Esposito
April 11, 1973
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, US
53 Years Old
Aries
Who Is Jennifer Esposito?
Jennifer Esposito is an American actress, director, and writer known for her intense performances and versatile screen presence. She has cultivated a career across both film and television, often bringing depth to complex characters.
Her breakout moment arrived with the critically acclaimed film Crash, where her role as Ria earned her significant recognition and awards for ensemble acting. This performance solidified her reputation in Hollywood.
Early Life and Education
Family life shaped Jennifer Esposito in Brooklyn, New York City, where her father worked as a music producer and her mother as an interior decorator. She grew up on Staten Island, attending Moore Catholic High School.
Esposito further honed her craft at the esteemed Lee Strasberg Institute in New York, where she developed the foundation for her acting career.
Notable Relationships
Jennifer Esposito is currently married to Jesper Vesterstrøm, a fitness trainer and windsurfing champion, whom she wed in 2020. She was previously married to actor Bradley Cooper from 2006 to 2007, and later to British model Louis Dowler from 2014 to 2016.
Esposito has no children and has focused on her career and advocacy work. Her public relationships have often garnered media attention.
Career Highlights
Jennifer Esposito's film career gained significant momentum with her role in the 2004 Academy Award-winning film Crash, for which she received a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. She also notably appeared in Spike Lee's Summer of Sam and the series Blue Bloods.
Beyond acting, Esposito expanded into filmmaking, making her directorial debut with the 2023 drama Fresh Kills, which she also wrote and starred in. This independent project earned critical acclaim and several awards.
Signature Quote
“Stop trying to make things the way you want them or the way you perceive they should be. Instead, see things the way they actually are.”