Childhood and Education Journey of Geena Davis in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Geena Davis. From birth to education, explore key events.

Geena Davis is a celebrated American actor recognized for her work with prestigious awards like an Academy Award and a Golden Globe. She has had a successful acting career.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education

December 1978: Started dating Richard Emmolo

In December 1978, Geena Davis began dating Richard Emmolo, a restaurateur.

March 25, 1981: Marriage to Richard Emmolo

On March 25, 1981, Geena Davis married restaurateur Richard Emmolo.

February 1983: Separation from Richard Emmolo

In February 1983, Geena Davis and Richard Emmolo separated.

June 27, 1984: Divorce from Richard Emmolo

On June 27, 1984, Geena Davis and Richard Emmolo's divorce was finalized.

1985: Met Jeff Goldblum

In 1985, Geena Davis met her second husband, actor Jeff Goldblum, on the set of Transylvania 6-5000.

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November 1, 1987: Marriage to Jeff Goldblum

On November 1, 1987, Geena Davis married actor Jeff Goldblum.

October 1990: Filed for divorce from Jeff Goldblum

In October 1990, Geena Davis filed for divorce from Jeff Goldblum.

September 18, 1993: Marriage to Renny Harlin

On September 18, 1993, Geena Davis married filmmaker Renny Harlin.

August 26, 1997: Filed for divorce from Renny Harlin

On August 26, 1997, Geena Davis filed for divorce from Renny Harlin.

1997: Entered archery

In 1997, Geena Davis entered archery, two years before her tryouts for the U.S. Olympic archery team.

June 1998: Divorce from Renny Harlin finalized

In June 1998, Geena Davis's divorce from Renny Harlin became final.

1998: Started dating Reza Jarrahy

In 1998, Geena Davis started dating Iranian-American craniofacial plastic surgeon Reza Jarrahy.

July 1999: Vied for semifinals berth in U.S. Olympic archery team

In July 1999, Geena Davis vied for a semifinals berth in the U.S. Olympic archery team for the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics, placing 24th and not qualifying.

August 1999: Stated she was not an athlete growing up

In August 1999, Geena Davis stated that she was not an athlete growing up and had only entered archery in 1997.

2000: Participation in the Sydney Summer Olympics

Geena Davis participated as a wild-card entry in the Sydney International Golden Arrow competition, during the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics.

September 1, 2001: Alleged marriage to Reza Jarrahy

On September 1, 2001, Geena Davis allegedly married Iranian-American craniofacial plastic surgeon Reza Jarrahy.

April 10, 2002: Birth of daughter Alizeh

On April 10, 2002, Geena Davis's daughter, Alizeh, was born.

May 6, 2004: Birth of twin sons Kaiis and Kian

On May 6, 2004, Geena Davis's fraternal twin sons, Kaiis and Kian, were born.

2004: Launched the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media

In 2004, Geena Davis launched the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media to increase the presence of female characters in children's media and reduce inequality in Hollywood.

2004: Noticed gender imbalance in children's media

In 2004, Geena Davis noticed an imbalance in the ratio of male to female characters in children's television, leading her to sponsor a research project on gender in children's entertainment.

2005: Teamed up with Dads and Daughters

In 2005, Geena Davis teamed up with the non-profit group Dads and Daughters to launch a venture dedicated to balancing the number of male and female characters in children's television and movie programming.