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Monica Barbaro

Monica Barbaro is an American actress who trained in ballet and earned a BFA in dance from NYU. She started her acting career with minor roles in the 2010s. Her breakthrough came with a major role in the second season of Unreal (2016), followed by appearances in television series like Chicago P.D., Chicago Justice, The Good Cop, and Splitting Up Together. She made her feature film debut in the independent film The Cathedral (2021).

June 17, 1990: Monica Barbaro's Birth

On June 17, 1990, Monica Maria Barbaro was born. She is an American actress.

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2007: Graduation from Tamalpais High School

In 2007, Monica Barbaro graduated from Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley, California.

2010: Graduation from New York University

In 2010, Monica Barbaro graduated with a degree in dance from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.

2013: Lead role in It's Not About the Nail

In 2013, Monica Barbaro gained attention for her lead role in the viral comedy short "It's Not About the Nail".

2016: First major role in Unreal

In 2016, Monica Barbaro landed her first major role in the second season of "Unreal".

2017: Television roles in Chicago P.D. and Chicago Justice

In 2017, Monica Barbaro played roles in "Chicago P.D." and "Chicago Justice", expanding her television presence.

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2018: Role in The Good Cop

In 2018, Monica Barbaro played Cora Vasquez on Netflix's "The Good Cop".

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2018: Roles in The Good Cop and Splitting Up Together

In 2018, Monica Barbaro took on television roles in "The Good Cop" and "Splitting Up Together", adding to her growing list of acting credits.

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2019: Recurring part in Splitting Up Together

From 2018 to 2019, Monica Barbaro had a recurring part in the ABC sitcom "Splitting Up Together".

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2021: Feature film debut in The Cathedral

In 2021, Monica Barbaro made her feature film debut in the independent film "The Cathedral".

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2022: Breakthrough role in Top Gun: Maverick

In 2022, Monica Barbaro experienced a breakthrough in her career with a supporting role in the action film "Top Gun: Maverick".

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2022: Portrayal of Lieutenant Natasha "Phoenix" Trace in Top Gun: Maverick

In 2022, Monica Barbaro portrayed Lieutenant Natasha "Phoenix" Trace in the blockbuster "Top Gun: Maverick".

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2023: Starring role in FUBAR

In 2023, Monica Barbaro landed a starring role in the Netflix action comedy series "FUBAR".

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2024: Portrayal of Joan Baez in A Complete Unknown

In 2024, Monica Barbaro played activist and folk singer Joan Baez in "A Complete Unknown", receiving nominations for the Academy Award and the Screen Actors Guild Award.

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February 2025: Dating Andrew Garfield

As of February 2025, Monica Barbaro is dating actor Andrew Garfield.

April 2025: Stage debut in Les Liaisons dangereuses

In April 2025, it was announced that Monica Barbaro would be making her stage debut in a West End revival of "Les Liaisons dangereuses" at the National Theater.