Early Life and Education of Patricia Arquette: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 25, 2026

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

Patricia Arquette is a celebrated American actress with a distinguished career in both film and television. She has garnered significant critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards, recognizing her talent and contributions to the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

January 3, 1989: Birth of Arquette's Son

On January 3, 1989, Patricia Arquette and musician Paul Rossi had a son together.

April 1995: Arquette Marries Nicolas Cage

In April 1995, Patricia Arquette married Nicolas Cage.

1997: Raising Breast Cancer Awareness

In 1997, after her mother died of breast cancer, Patricia Arquette began working to raise awareness about the disease and has participated in the annual Race for the Cure.

1999: Spokesperson for Lee National Denim Day

In 1999, Patricia Arquette was the spokesperson for Lee National Denim Day, which raises millions of dollars for breast cancer research and education.

February 2000: Cage Files for Divorce

In February 2000, Nicolas Cage filed for divorce from Patricia Arquette, after they had separated nine months prior.

2002: Engagement to Thomas Jane

In 2002, Patricia Arquette became engaged to actor Thomas Jane.

February 20, 2003: Birth of Arquette and Jane's Daughter

On February 20, 2003, Patricia Arquette and Thomas Jane's daughter was born.

June 25, 2006: Arquette and Jane Marry

On June 25, 2006, Patricia Arquette and Thomas Jane married at the Palazzo Contarini in Venice, Italy.

January 2009: Arquette Files for Divorce

In January 2009, Patricia Arquette filed for divorce from Thomas Jane, citing irreconcilable differences.

July 9, 2009: Divorce Petition Withdrawn

On July 9, 2009, Patricia Arquette withdrew her divorce petition from Thomas Jane after reconciling.

April 2010: Building Shelters in Haiti

In April 2010, Patricia Arquette teamed up with welding students to build shelters in Haiti from used shipping containers to provide housing for those displaced by the earthquake.

August 13, 2010: Divorce Proceedings Resume

On August 13, 2010, it was announced that Patricia Arquette and Thomas Jane decided to proceed with a divorce due to "irreconcilable differences".

2010: GiveLove Founded

Following the Haiti earthquake in 2010, Patricia Arquette and Rosetta Millington-Getty formed GiveLove, a non-profit organization to support ecological sanitation, community development and housing construction in Haiti.