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Rosario Dawson

Rosario Dawson is an American actress who made her film debut in the 1995 independent drama "Kids." She has since starred in a variety of films, including "He Got Game," "Josie and the Pussycats," "Men in Black II," "The Rundown," "Rent," "Sin City," "Clerks II," "Death Proof," "Seven Pounds," "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief," "Unstoppable," "Zookeeper," "Trance," "Top Five," "Zombieland: Double Tap," and "Clerks 3." Dawson has also lent her voice to projects for Disney/Marvel, Warner Bros./DC Comics, and Nickelodeon.

May 9, 1979: Birth of Rosario Dawson

Rosario Isabel Dawson was born on May 9, 1979.

1995: Film Debut in Kids

Rosario Dawson made her feature-film debut in the independent drama Kids in 1995.

1995: Discovery and Role in Kids

Rosario Dawson was discovered by photographer Larry Clark and Harmony Korine, leading to her role in the film Kids in 1995.

1998: Role in He Got Game

Rosario Dawson appeared in the film He Got Game in 1998.

1998: Voice-over for Prince's "1999"

Rosario Dawson provided a voice-over for the remixed version of Prince's single "1999" in 1998.

1999: Appearance in The Chemical Brothers' Video

Rosario Dawson appeared in The Chemical Brothers' video for "Out of Control" in 1999.

2001: Roles in Josie and the Pussycats and Chelsea Walls

In 2001, Rosario Dawson appeared in Josie and the Pussycats and Chelsea Walls.

2001: Role in Josie and the Pussycats

Rosario Dawson played Valerie Brown in Josie and the Pussycats in 2001.

2002: Role in Men in Black II

Rosario Dawson appeared in Men in Black II in 2002.

2002: Role in 25th Hour

Rosario Dawson starred opposite Edward Norton in 25th Hour in 2002.

2003: Role in The Rundown

Rosario Dawson was in The Rundown in 2003.

2004: Role in Alexander

Rosario Dawson played Roxana in the film Alexander in 2004.

2004: Arrest at Bush Protest

Rosario Dawson was arrested while protesting against President George W. Bush in 2004.

2005: Roles in Rent, Sin City, and The Devil's Rejects

In 2005, Rosario Dawson starred as Mimi Marquez in Rent, Gail in Sin City, and appeared in a deleted scene in The Devil's Rejects.

2005: Roles in Rent and Sin City

In 2005, Rosario Dawson starred in Rent and Sin City.

2005: Stage Debut in Two Gentlemen of Verona

Rosario Dawson made her stage debut as Julia in Two Gentlemen of Verona in 2005.

2006: Role in Clerks II and Occult Crimes Taskforce

In 2006, Rosario Dawson starred in Clerks II and co-created the comic book Occult Crimes Taskforce.

2006: Role in Clerks II

Rosario Dawson played Becky in Clerks II in 2006.

July 7, 2007: Presentation at Live Earth

Rosario Dawson presented at the American leg of Live Earth on July 7, 2007.

2007: Role in Death Proof

Rosario Dawson appeared in Death Proof in 2007.

October 2008: Spokeswoman and Activist

In October 2008, Rosario Dawson became a spokeswoman for several organizations, including TripAdvisor.com's philanthropy program, and joined the RESPECT! Campaign against domestic violence.

2008: Roles in Seven Pounds, Eagle Eye, Gemini Division, and Afterworld

In 2008, Rosario Dawson starred in Seven Pounds and Eagle Eye, and also appeared in the online series Gemini Division and voiced a character in the animated series Afterworld.

2008: Role in Seven Pounds

Rosario Dawson starred in Seven Pounds in 2008.

January 17, 2009: Hosting Saturday Night Live

Rosario Dawson hosted Saturday Night Live on January 17, 2009.

2009: The People Speak and The Haunted World of El Superbeasto

In 2009, Rosario Dawson appeared in the documentary The People Speak and voiced a character in the animated film The Haunted World of El Superbeasto.

2010: Roles in Percy Jackson and Unstoppable

In 2010, Rosario Dawson starred in Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief and Unstoppable.

2010: Role in Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

Rosario Dawson played Persephone in Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief in 2010.

2011: Role in Zookeeper

Rosario Dawson was in Zookeeper in 2011.

2012: Environmental Advocacy with SodaStream

In 2012, Rosario Dawson partnered with SodaStream International for the first annual Unbottle the World Day to raise awareness about the environmental impact of cans and plastic bottles.

2012: Endorsement of Barack Obama

Rosario Dawson endorsed Barack Obama for re-election in 2012.

2013: Role in Trance

Rosario Dawson appeared in Trance in 2013.

2014: Adoption of Isabella

Rosario Dawson adopted a 12-year-old girl named Isabella in 2014.

2014: Role in Top Five

Rosario Dawson appeared in Top Five in 2014.

2014: Role in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

Rosario Dawson reprised her role as Gail in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For in 2014.

2015: Role as Claire Temple in Marvel Netflix series

Rosario Dawson began playing Claire Temple in several Marvel Netflix series in 2015.

2015: Role as Claire Temple in Daredevil

Rosario Dawson played Claire Temple in the Netflix series Daredevil in 2015.

April 15, 2016: Arrest at Democracy Spring Protest

Rosario Dawson was arrested during the Democracy Spring protest in Washington, D.C. on April 15, 2016.

2016: Endorsement of Bernie Sanders

Rosario Dawson endorsed Bernie Sanders during the 2016 Democratic Party primaries.

2017: Role as Claire Temple in Iron Fist and The Defenders

Rosario Dawson continued her role as Claire Temple in Iron Fist and The Defenders in 2017.

2018: Instagram Post and LGBTQ+ Allyship

In 2018, Rosario Dawson made an Instagram post that led to interpretations of her coming out as queer.

2018: End of Role as Claire Temple

Rosario Dawson concluded her role as Claire Temple in the Marvel Netflix series in 2018.

2018: Role in Krystal

Rosario Dawson starred in the film Krystal in 2018.

March 2019: Relationship with Cory Booker Begins

Rosario Dawson's relationship with US Senator Cory Booker began in March 2019.

2019: Endorsement of Cory Booker

Rosario Dawson endorsed her boyfriend, Cory Booker, for president in mid-2019.

2019: Role in Zombieland: Double Tap

Rosario Dawson was in Zombieland: Double Tap in 2019.

January 13, 2020: End of Cory Booker's Presidential Campaign

Cory Booker, whom Rosario Dawson was dating and had endorsed, ended his presidential campaign on January 13, 2020.

March 9, 2020: Endorsement of Bernie Sanders

Rosario Dawson endorsed Bernie Sanders for president on March 9, 2020.

2020: Clarification on LGBTQ+ Stance

In 2020, Rosario Dawson clarified her stance on her sexuality, stating she hadn't officially come out but considered herself an ally of the LGBTQ+ community.

2020: Role as Ahsoka Tano

Rosario Dawson portrayed Ahsoka Tano in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett in 2020.

2020: Role as Ahsoka Tano in The Mandalorian

Rosario Dawson was cast as Ahsoka Tano in the second season of The Mandalorian in 2020.

2021: Roles in Young Rock and Dopesick

Rosario Dawson had roles in Young Rock and Dopesick in 2021.

February 2022: Relationship with Cory Booker Ends

Rosario Dawson and Cory Booker ended their relationship in February 2022.

2022: Role in Clerks III

Rosario Dawson reprised her role as Becky in Clerks III in 2022.

December 2023: Announcement of Grandchild

In December 2023, Rosario Dawson announced that her adopted daughter, Isabella, was pregnant and due to give birth in 2024.

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