History of Michelle Monaghan in Timeline
Michelle Monaghan is an American actress known for her diverse roles in both comedic and dramatic films. She gained prominence in movies like Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Gone Baby Gone, Made of Honor, and Eagle Eye. Monaghan has also starred in action-oriented films, including Source Code, Pixels, and Patriots Day. A significant part of her career includes her recurring role in the Mission: Impossible film series, appearing in Mission: Impossible III, Ghost Protocol, and Fallout, solidifying her presence in mainstream cinema.
March 23, 1976: Michelle Monaghan's Birth
On March 23, 1976, Michelle Lynn Monaghan was born. She is an American actress.
1994: Graduated High School
In 1994, Michelle Monaghan graduated from East Buchanan High School.
1999: Moved to New York to Pursue Acting
In 1999, with one semester remaining to complete her journalism degree, Michelle Monaghan left Chicago for New York to pursue an acting career.
2000: Met Peter White
In 2000, Michelle Monaghan met Australian graphic artist Peter White at a party.
2000: First TV Appearance
In 2000, Michelle Monaghan's first credited television appearance was as Caroline Busse in episodes of Young Americans.
January 19, 2001: Appearance on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
On January 19, 2001, Michelle Monaghan performed on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in the episode "Consent".
2002: Appearance in Unfaithful
In 2002, Michelle Monaghan appeared in a supporting role in the film Unfaithful, starring Richard Gere and Diane Lane.
2002: Co-starred in Boston Public
In 2002, Michelle Monaghan got a big-break role when she co-starred in the television series Boston Public playing Kimberly Woods.
2003: Appeared in It Runs in the Family
In 2003, Michelle Monaghan returned to film, appearing in It Runs in the Family.
2004: Appeared in Winter Solstice
In 2004, Michelle Monaghan appeared in Winter Solstice.
August 2005: Married Peter White
In August 2005, Michelle Monaghan married Australian graphic artist Peter White in Port Douglas, Queensland.
2005: Starred in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
In 2005, Michelle Monaghan starred in the film Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.
2006: Appeared in Mission: Impossible III
In 2006, Michelle Monaghan made an appearance in Mission: Impossible III.
2007: Co-starred in The Heartbreak Kid and Gone Baby Gone
In 2007, Michelle Monaghan co-starred with Ben Stiller in The Heartbreak Kid remake, and with Casey Affleck in Gone Baby Gone.
2007: Starred in Gone Baby Gone
In 2007, Michelle Monaghan starred in the film Gone Baby Gone.
2008: Co-starred in Made of Honor and Eagle Eye
In 2008, Michelle Monaghan co-starred with Patrick Dempsey in Made of Honor, and with Shia LaBeouf in Eagle Eye. Also in 2008, she played Diane Ford in Trucker.
2008: Birth of Daughter
In 2008, Michelle Monaghan gave birth to her daughter with Peter White.
2008: Starred in Multiple Films
In 2008, Michelle Monaghan starred in the films Made of Honor, Eagle Eye, and Trucker.
2011: Starred in Source Code and Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
In 2011, Michelle Monaghan starred in Source Code and made an appearance in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.
2013: Birth of Son
In 2013, Michelle Monaghan gave birth to her son with Peter White.
2014: Starred in True Detective
In 2014, Michelle Monaghan starred in the first season of the HBO anthology crime drama series True Detective, earning a Golden Globe Award nomination.
2015: Starred in Pixels
In 2015, Michelle Monaghan starred in the film Pixels.
April 2016: Joined The Vanishing of Sidney Hall
In April 2016, Michelle Monaghan joined the principal cast of Shawn Christensen's independent feature film The Vanishing of Sidney Hall.
2016: Starred in The Path
From 2016, Michelle Monaghan starred in the drama series The Path.
January 25, 2017: The Vanishing of Sidney Hall Premiered
On January 25, 2017, The Vanishing of Sidney Hall, starring Michelle Monaghan, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
May 2018: Cast in Messiah
In May 2018, Michelle Monaghan was cast in the main role of CIA operative Eva Geller in the Netflix thriller Messiah.
2018: Continued Starring in The Path
In 2018, Michelle Monaghan continued to star in the drama series The Path.
2018: Appeared in Mission: Impossible - Fallout
In 2018, Michelle Monaghan made an appearance in Mission: Impossible – Fallout.
January 1, 2020: Messiah Premiered on Netflix
On January 1, 2020, the series Messiah, starring Michelle Monaghan, premiered on Netflix.
2022: Starred in Echoes
In 2022, Michelle Monaghan starred in the miniseries Echoes.
February 2024: Filming for The White Lotus Began
In February 2024, filming began in Thailand for the third season of Emmy Award-winning show The White Lotus, in which Monaghan stars.
2025: To Star in The White Lotus
In 2025, Michelle Monaghan is slated to star in the third season of the anthology series The White Lotus.
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