History of Rose McGowan in Timeline
"Rose" McGowan, an American actress, debuted in "Encino Man" (1992) and gained recognition for "The Doom Generation" (1995), earning an Independent Spirit Award nomination. Her breakthrough came with "Scream" (1996), followed by leading roles in "Going All the Way" (1997), "Devil in the Flesh" (1998), and "Jawbreaker" (1999).
1937: Patricia Douglas' Sexual Assault Case
Dancer and extra Patricia Douglas' sexual assault case against Hal Roach in 1937 becomes a focal point in the documentary "Girl 27," supported by Rose McGowan, to illustrate the longstanding issue of abuse and cover-ups in Hollywood.
September 5, 1973: Birth of Rose McGowan
Rose McGowan was born on September 5, 1973, in Florence, Italy.
1978: Leaving the Children of God
In 1978, Rose McGowan's family left the Children of God religious group.
1982: Conan the Barbarian (1982)
"Conan the Barbarian," starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, was released in 1982 and later remade in 2011 with Rose McGowan.
1992: Film Debut in "Encino Man"
Rose McGowan made her Hollywood film debut with a brief role in the Pauly Shore comedy "Encino Man" in 1992.
1992: Film Debut in "Encino Man"
Rose McGowan made her Hollywood film debut with a brief role in the Pauly Shore comedy "Encino Man" in 1992.
1993: McGowan's Struggles with Eating Disorder and Loss
During the early 1990s, Rose McGowan struggled with an eating disorder, influenced by societal pressures and a boyfriend's desire for her to be thinner. This period was marked by a tumultuous relationship that ended in early 1993. Tragically, shortly after, her new boyfriend, Brett Cantor, was murdered. The unsolved case deeply affected McGowan.
1995: Breakthrough Role in "The Doom Generation"
Rose McGowan gained recognition for her performance in the dark comedy "The Doom Generation" in 1995. She received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Debut Performance for her role.
1995: Breakthrough Role in "The Doom Generation"
Rose McGowan gained recognition for her performance in the dark comedy "The Doom Generation" in 1995. She received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Debut Performance for her role.
1996: Breakthrough with "Scream"
Rose McGowan had her breakthrough role in the horror film "Scream" in 1996.
1996: Role in "Southie"
Rose McGowan had a role in the film "Southie" in 1996.
1996: Breakthrough with "Scream" and Modeling Career
In 1996, Rose McGowan landed a key role in the slasher film "Scream," which became a critical and commercial success. She was also the cover model for the Henry Mancini tribute album "Shots in the Dark" that same year.
1997: Roles in Independent Films, Including "Nowhere" and "Going All the Way"
In 1997, Rose McGowan appeared in the short film "Seed" and starred in several independent films, including "Nowhere" and "Going All the Way."
1997: Alleged Sexual Assault by Harvey Weinstein
In 1997, Rose McGowan was allegedly sexually assaulted by Harvey Weinstein in a hotel room during the Sundance Film Festival. This event came to light in 2017.
1997: Alleged Rape by Harvey Weinstein
Rose McGowan alleges that she was raped by Harvey Weinstein in 1997. This event, though not public until later, is central to McGowan's activism and the ensuing controversies.
1997: Roles in "Nowhere" and "Lewis and Clark and George"
Rose McGowan had roles in the films "Nowhere" and "Lewis and Clark and George" in 1997.
1997: Roles in "Going All the Way" and Other Films
Rose McGowan headlined several independent films in 1997, including "Going All the Way."
1998: Roles in "Devil in the Flesh" and "Phantoms"
In 1998, Rose McGowan starred in the films "Devil in the Flesh" and "Phantoms."
1998: Appearance in "Phantoms" and Collaboration with Marilyn Manson
Rose McGowan appeared in the film adaptation of Dean Koontz's novel "Phantoms" in 1998. She also appeared in a music video for Marilyn Manson's song "Coma White" and provided backing vocals on his song "Posthuman."
1998: Roles in "Devil in the Flesh" and Music Video Appearance
Rose McGowan starred in the film "Devil in the Flesh" and appeared in a music video for Marilyn Manson's song "Coma White." She also provided backing vocals for his song "Posthuman."
1999: Role in "Jawbreaker"
Rose McGowan starred in the dark comedy "Jawbreaker" in 1999. Though the film was not initially a commercial success, it later gained a cult following.
1999: Role in "Jawbreaker" and MTV Movie Award Nomination
Rose McGowan starred in the dark comedy "Jawbreaker" in 1999. She earned an MTV Movie Award nomination for Best Villain for her performance.
1999: "Jawbreaker" and End of Bebe Campaign
Rose McGowan starred as Courtney Shayne in "Jawbreaker," which became a cult classic. Her time as the face of the clothing company Bebe ended in 1999.
2001: McGowan Ends Relationship with Marilyn Manson
In 2001, Rose McGowan ended her three-and-a-half-year relationship and two-year engagement with musician Marilyn Manson due to "lifestyle differences."
2001: Joining the Cast of "Charmed"
Rose McGowan joined the cast of "Charmed" in 2001 as Paige Matthews, a replacement for the character played by Shannen Doherty.
2001: Joining the Cast of "Charmed"
Rose McGowan joined the cast of the WB supernatural drama series "Charmed" in 2001, replacing Shannen Doherty.
2001: Role in "Monkeybone"
Rose McGowan starred as a cat girl in the dark fantasy comedy "Monkeybone" in 2001.
2005: Role in "Elvis" Miniseries
Rose McGowan portrayed actress-singer Ann-Margret in the CBS miniseries "Elvis" in 2005.
2005: Winning Favorite Sister at the Family Television Awards
Rose McGowan won the Favorite Sister award for her role in "Charmed" at the 2005 Family Television Awards.
2006: Role in "The Black Dahlia"
Rose McGowan had a brief role as a roommate in Brian De Palma's "The Black Dahlia" in 2006.
2006: Completion of "Charmed"
Rose McGowan's role as Paige Matthews in "Charmed" ended in 2006 with the conclusion of the show.
May 2007: McGowan and Rodriguez Confirm Relationship
In May 2007, Rose McGowan and Robert Rodriguez confirmed their relationship at the Cannes Film Festival.
October 12, 2007: McGowan's Engagement to Robert Rodriguez
Rose McGowan and director Robert Rodriguez announced their engagement on October 12, 2007.
2007: Starring Role in "Grindhouse"
Rose McGowan starred in Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez's double-feature film "Grindhouse" in 2007.
September 2008: Fifty Dead Men Walking Release and Controversy
In September 2008, Rose McGowan's film "Fifty Dead Men Walking" was released, sparking controversy due to her comments expressing sympathy for the IRA.
2008: Campaign Against Proposition 8
Rose McGowan actively campaigned against California's Proposition 8, which aimed to ban same-sex marriage in the state in 2008.
October 2009: McGowan and Rodriguez Split
Rose McGowan and Robert Rodriguez reportedly ended their relationship in October 2009.
2009: NOH8 Protest Participation
Rose McGowan joined other celebrities in the NOH8 protest in late 2009.
July 2010: Conan the Barbarian Filming
Filming for "Conan the Barbarian" took place between March and July 2010 in Bulgaria.
2010: Dead Awake Theme Song Recording
Rose McGowan recorded the theme song for the film "Dead Awake," released in 2010.
August 2011: Rosewood Lane Interview
In August 2011, Rose McGowan discussed her experience working with director Victor Salva on "Rosewood Lane," acknowledging his criminal history but stating she didn't know the details.
August 19, 2011: Conan the Barbarian Release
Rose McGowan starred in "Conan the Barbarian," released on August 19, 2011. The film received negative reviews despite its large budget.
2012: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Appearance
Rose McGowan guest-starred in an episode of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" as a grifter.
July 2013: McGowan's Engagement to Davey Detail
After a year of dating, Rose McGowan and artist Davey Detail became engaged in July 2013.
October 12, 2013: McGowan Marries Davey Detail
Rose McGowan married artist Davey Detail on October 12, 2013, in Los Angeles.
May 2014: McGowan Defies Beverly Hills Hotel Boycott
In May 2014, Rose McGowan sparked controversy by hosting a party at the Beverly Hills Hotel despite a boycott over Brunei's anti-gay laws. She argued that the boycott would primarily hurt the hotel's employees, not the Sultan of Brunei, and advocated for engaging with him directly to change his views.
November 2014: McGowan Criticizes Gay Community
In November 2014, Rose McGowan drew criticism for comments made on Bret Easton Ellis' podcast. She criticized the gay community for not supporting women's rights and characterized LGBT activism as focused on superficial displays. While she later apologized for generalizing gay men as misogynistic, her comments fueled controversy.
2014: Once Upon a Time Appearances
Between 2012 and 2014, Rose McGowan appeared in two episodes of "Once Upon a Time" as young Cora Mills.
2014: Dawn Premiere at Sundance Film Festival
Rose McGowan's directorial debut, the short film "Dawn," premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival to critical acclaim.
September 2015: "RM486" Single Release
Rose McGowan released her debut single, "RM486," in September 2015. The song's title references the abortion drug RU486 and carries feminist themes.
2015: McGowan Criticizes Caitlyn Jenner
In 2015, Rose McGowan criticized Caitlyn Jenner for saying that the hardest part about being a woman is deciding what to wear. McGowan argued that this statement trivialized women's experiences and perpetuated stereotypes. Although she faced accusations of transphobia, she defended her stance, asserting that criticizing Jenner's statement did not equate to transphobia.
February 2016: McGowan Files for Divorce
Rose McGowan filed for divorce from Davey Detail in February 2016, citing irreconcilable differences.
2016: The Tell-Tale Heart Release
A film adaptation of "The Tell-Tale Heart," starring Rose McGowan, was released in 2016.
October 10, 2017: McGowan Accuses Ben Affleck of Lying
On October 10, 2017, Rose McGowan publicly accused Ben Affleck of lying about his knowledge of Harvey Weinstein's alleged abuse of women. She claimed to have informed Affleck about Weinstein's inappropriate behavior toward her, contradicting his statement of being "angry" but unaware of Weinstein's actions.
October 12, 2017: Rose McGowan Accuses Harvey Weinstein of Rape and Alleges Twitter Suspension
On October 12, 2017, Rose McGowan publicly accused Harvey Weinstein of rape and claimed that Amazon Studios dropped her project after she reported the assault. She also alleged that Twitter suspended her account for 12 hours after she tweeted about Weinstein's sexual misconduct, citing a violation of their privacy policy.
October 2017: McGowan's Settlement with Harvey Weinstein Revealed
The New York Times reported in October 2017 that Rose McGowan had reached a $100,000 settlement with Harvey Weinstein in 1997. The settlement pertained to an alleged sexual assault by Weinstein in a hotel room during the Sundance Film Festival.
2017: Recognized as a Silence Breaker by Time
In 2017, Time magazine recognized Rose McGowan as one of the Silence Breakers, the magazine's Person of the Year, for speaking out about sexual assault and harassment.
2017: Cocaine Found in McGowan's Wallet
In 2017, cocaine was found in a wallet belonging to Rose McGowan at Dulles International Airport, leading to legal charges.
2017: Time Person of the Year Recognition
Rose McGowan was recognized as one of Time's Silence Breakers, the magazine's Person of the Year, in 2017 for speaking out against sexual assault and harassment.
2017: The Sound Release
The Canadian horror film "The Sound," starring Rose McGowan, Christopher Lloyd, and Michael Eklund, was released in 2017.
January 30, 2018: Brave Memoir Release
Rose McGowan's memoir, "Brave," detailing her childhood and experiences with Harvey Weinstein, was released on January 30, 2018.
January 31, 2018: Citizen Rose Premiere
"Citizen Rose," a four-part documentary series about Rose McGowan and her role in the MeToo movement, premiered on January 31, 2018.
February 7, 2018: Death of Jill Messick
On February 7, 2018, Jill Messick, who was Rose McGowan's manager in 1997, died by suicide. Messick's family blamed Weinstein, the media, the public, and McGowan for her death.
May 2018: Indecision IV Filming
The art film "Indecision IV," featuring Rose McGowan and exploring dance and gender issues, was filmed in May 2018.
August 2018: GQ Men Of The Year Inspiration Award
Rose McGowan was announced as the recipient of the Inspiration Award at the GQ Men Of The Year Awards in August 2018.
2018: Release of "Brave" and "Citizen Rose"
Rose McGowan released her memoir, "Brave," and starred in the documentary series "Citizen Rose" in 2018.
2018: Planet 9 Release
Rose McGowan's debut studio album, "Planet 9," was originally released in 2018.
2018: Rose McGowan Implies Statutory Rape by a "Prominent" Hollywood Figure
In a 2018 interview with Ronan Farrow, Rose McGowan alluded to being statutorily raped by a "prominent" man in Hollywood but did not name the person at the time.
January 2019: McGowan Pleads No Contest to Drug Charge
In January 2019, Rose McGowan pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor drug charge related to cocaine found in her wallet at Dulles International Airport in 2017. She received a suspended jail sentence and a fine.
October 2019: Rose McGowan Files Racketeering Lawsuit
Rose McGowan filed a racketeering lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein, lawyers David Boies and Lisa Bloom, and Black Cube in October 2019.
January 2020: McGowan Apologizes to Iran
In January 2020, following the US airstrike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, Rose McGowan posted a tweet apologizing to Iran on behalf of the US. However, the tweet included a GIF of the pre-revolutionary Iranian flag, leading to further criticism.
April 21, 2020: Planet 9 Re-release Announcement
On April 21, 2020, Rose McGowan announced the re-release of her debut album, "Planet 9," originally released in 2018.
August 2020: Rose McGowan Publicly Accuses Alexander Payne of Statutory Rape
In August 2020, Rose McGowan publicly accused filmmaker Alexander Payne of statutory rape, claiming he had sex with her when she was 15 years old. Payne denied the allegations of impropriety, stating they had a consensual relationship when she was of legal age.
August 2020: McGowan Criticizes Democratic Party
In August 2020, Rose McGowan publicly criticized the Democratic Party for what she perceived as their inaction on issues such as racial inequality, economic disparities, and police brutality.
2020: Rose McGowan Supports Documentary Exposing Hollywood Abuse
Rose McGowan supports the documentary "Girl 27," which exposes the sexual abuse case of Patricia Douglas by Hal Roach in 1937 and sheds light on Hollywood's history of covering up such misconduct. McGowan and other activists use the film to raise awareness about the industry's ongoing problem with sexual abuse.
2020: McGowan Relocates to Mexico
Rose McGowan moved from New York to Mexico in early 2020.
February 2021: McGowan Becomes Permanent Resident of Mexico
In February 2021, Rose McGowan became a permanent resident of Mexico, settling in Tulum, Quintana Roo.
April 2021: McGowan Calls Democratic Party a 'Deep Cult'
During an interview on Fox News Primetime in April 2021, Rose McGowan intensified her criticism of the Democratic Party, labeling it a "deep cult." She accused the party's leaders of hypocrisy, claiming they prioritize maintaining the status quo over enacting meaningful progressive change.
April 2021: McGowan's Twitter Account Suspended
In April 2021, Rose McGowan's Twitter account was suspended for violating the platform's non-consensual nudity policy. The suspension stemmed from her tweet of an Alison Jackson artwork depicting Bill Clinton being massaged by an unknown woman, which Twitter deemed inappropriate.
September 2021: McGowan Endorses Larry Elder
In September 2021, Rose McGowan publicly endorsed Larry Elder in the California recall election, further solidifying her shift away from the Democratic Party.
November 2021: Rose McGowan Dismisses Attorneys in Racketeering Lawsuit
Rose McGowan dismissed her attorneys and began representing herself in the racketeering lawsuit against Weinstein, Boies, Bloom, and Black Cube in November 2021.
December 2021: Rose McGowan's Racketeering Lawsuit Dismissed
In December 2021, a federal judge dismissed a racketeering lawsuit that Rose McGowan had filed against Harvey Weinstein, lawyers David Boies and Lisa Bloom, and Black Cube in October 2019. The dismissal came after McGowan failed to file documents by a December deadline.
2021: Five Dogs and Advocacy
By 2021, Rose McGowan had five dogs and continued to be known for her advocacy for Boston Terriers, personally donating to and supporting rescues.
2021: Rose McGowan Accuses Jennifer Siebel Newsom of Attempted Bribery
In 2021, Rose McGowan accused Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the wife of California governor Gavin Newsom, of attempting to bribe her to silence her allegations against Harvey Weinstein. Siebel Newsom's spokesperson denied the claims, calling them a "complete fabrication."