History of Geena Davis in Timeline
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.
1973: The Exorcist Film Release
In 1973, the original film, "The Exorcist" was released, upon which the 2016 television series starring Geena Davis was based.
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.
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.
1992: Batman Returns Release
In 1992, the movie "Batman Returns" was released. The comic book series "Batman '89" released in 2022, featuring Geena Davis' likeness was set between the events of "Batman Returns" and "The Flash" (2023).
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.
May 2009: Received Honorary Degree from Bates College
In May 2009, Geena Davis received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from Bates College for her work in the field of gender equality in media.
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.
2011: Guest Narrator at Disney World's Candlelight Processional
In 2011, Geena Davis was a guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional, appearing at Disney World.
2012: Guest Narrator at Disney World's Candlelight Processional
In 2012, Geena Davis was a guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional, appearing at Disney World.
2015: Guest Narrator at Disneyland's Candlelight Processional
In 2015, Geena Davis was a guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional, appearing at Disneyland.
2016: Starred in The Exorcist TV Series
In 2016, Geena Davis played the role of grown-up Regan MacNeil, renamed Angela Rance, in the television series The Exorcist, based on the 1973 film. The series was well-received by critics and audiences.
November 15, 2017: Separation Date from Reza Jarrahy
November 15, 2017, was listed as the date of separation from Reza Jarrahy.
2017: Starred in Marjorie Prime and Don't Talk to Irene
In 2017, Geena Davis starred in the film adaptation Marjorie Prime, playing the daughter of an Alzheimer's patient, and appeared in the comedy Don't Talk to Irene as an imaginary god. Her performances were praised by Vanity Fair and Variety.
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.
2018: Returned to Grey's Anatomy and executive produced This Changes Everything
In 2018, Geena Davis reprised her role as Dr. Nicole Herman in the 14th season of Grey's Anatomy. She also executive produced and was interviewed in the documentary This Changes Everything, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
2019: Joined She-Ra and the Princesses of Power and executive produced Mission Unstoppable
In 2019, Geena Davis joined the voice cast of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power as Huntara. She also executive produced the CBS educational show Mission Unstoppable through her organization and joined the cast of GLOW as Sandy Devereaux St. Clair. She also appeared at Disney World's Candlelight Processional.
2019: Received Honorary Oscar
In 2019, Geena Davis received an honorary Oscar, the Academy's Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, for her work promoting gender equality in media.
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.
2022: Reflected on Relationship with Jeff Goldblum
In 2022, Geena Davis told People that her relationship with Jeff Goldblum "was a magical chapter in my life".
2022: Davis' Likeness Used in Batman '89 Comic Book
In 2022, Geena Davis' likeness was used for the character of Poison Ivy in the DC Entertainment comic book series Batman '89, which is set between the events of Batman Returns (1992) and The Flash (2023).
2023: The Flash Release
In 2023, the movie "The Flash" was released. The comic book series "Batman '89" released in 2022, featuring Geena Davis' likeness was set between the events of "Batman Returns" (1992) and "The Flash".
2026: The Boroughs Premiere
In 2026, Geena Davis will be cast in the Netflix science fiction television series, The Boroughs, produced by The Duffer Brothers.
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