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 actress, recognized with prestigious awards like an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. Her successful acting career has made her a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education

December 1978: Started dating Richard Emmolo

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

March 25, 1981: Married Richard Emmolo

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

February 1983: Separated from Richard Emmolo

In February 1983, Geena Davis separated from Richard Emmolo.

June 27, 1984: Divorced Richard Emmolo

On June 27, 1984, Geena Davis divorced Richard Emmolo.

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: Married 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: Married 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: Started Archery

In 1997, Geena Davis entered into 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, Davis started dating Iranian-American craniofacial plastic surgeon Reza Jarrahy.

July 1999: Competed for U.S. Olympic Archery Team Semifinals

In July 1999, Geena Davis was one of 300 women who vied for a semifinals berth in the U.S. Olympic archery team to participate in the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics.

August 1999: Stated She Started Archery in 1997

In August 1999, Geena Davis stated that she was not an athlete growing up and that she entered archery in 1997, two years before her tryouts for the U.S. Olympic archery team.

2000: Participated in Sydney International Golden Arrow Competition

In 2000, after not qualifying for the U.S. Olympic archery team, Geena Davis participated as a wild-card entry in the Sydney International Golden Arrow competition.

September 1, 2001: Allegedly Married 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 and Reza Jarrahy's daughter, Alizeh, was born.

May 6, 2004: Birth of Twin Sons Kaiis and Kian

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

2004: Launched 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: Observed 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 and sponsored a research project on gender in children's entertainment at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Southern California.

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.

2011: Joined USAID and Ad Council's FWD Campaign

In 2011, Geena Davis joined Uma Thurman, Chanel Iman, and Josh Hartnett in television and internet ads for USAID and Ad Council's FWD campaign, an awareness initiative tied to that year's East Africa drought.

November 15, 2017: Separation Date from Reza Jarrahy

November 15, 2017, was listed as the date of separation from Reza Jarrahy.

May 2018: Reza Jarrahy Filed for Divorce

In May 2018, Reza Jarrahy filed for divorce from Geena Davis, listing their date of separation as November 15, 2017.

December 2021: Divorce from Reza Jarrahy Finalized

In December 2021, Geena Davis's divorce from Reza Jarrahy became final.

October 2022: Published Dying of Politeness: A Memoir

In October 2022, HarperOne published Geena Davis's memoir, Dying of Politeness, which details her journey from conventional New England upbringing to feminist empowerment.