Cynthia Nixon is an American actress, activist, and theater director who has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry with her dramatic performances and activism for social justice.
Born April 9, 1966, in New York City, Nixon is a prominent figure in the world of theater and television.
Her most notable role was as Miranda Hobbes in the HBO hit series Sex and the City.
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- Full Name: Cynthia Ellen Nixon
- Date of birth: April 9, 1966
- Age: 58 years old
- Female
- Place of birth: New York City, New York, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Actor, Activist, Stage Director
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m)
- Parents: Walter Nixon, Anne Elizabeth (Kittel) Nixon
- Siblings: None
- Spouse: Christine Marinoni (married 2012)
- Children: Samuel Joseph Mozes (born 1996) and Max Ellington Nixon-Marinoni (born 2011)
- Relationship status: Married
- Net worth: $25 million
Early life and education
In New York City, Cynthia Nixon, 58, was born on April 9, 1966. She grew up in a family of actors and was exposed to the world of theater from a young age.
Nixon’s father, Walter Nixon, was a radio journalist, and her mother, Anne Elizabeth (Kittel) Nixon, was an actress.
She had no siblings. Nixon attended Hunter College High School and then Barnard College, where she majored in English literature.
Personal life
Cynthia Nixon has been married to Christine Marinoni, an education activist, since 2012.
The couple have two children, Samuel Joseph Mozes (born 1996) and Max Ellington Nixon-Marinoni (born 2011).
Nixon has fought for LGBT rights and is involved in several charities, including the Human Rights Campaign and the American Civil Liberties Union.
Career
Nixon has had a successful career in stage, television and film. She has appeared in several Broadway plays, including The Little Foxes and Rabbit Hole, for which she won a Tony Award.
Her most notable role was as Miranda Hobbes in the HBO series Sex and the City, which aired from 1998 to 2004.
She also appeared in films such as A Quiet Passion and Killing Reagan.
Prize
- Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play (2006)
- Drama Desk Award for Best Actress in a Play (2006)
- Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play (2006)
- Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (2004)
Net asset value
Cynthia Nixon’s net worth is estimated at $25 million, accumulated through her successful career in theater, television, and film.
Social Media
- Instagram: @cynthiaenixon
- Twitter: @CynthiaNixon
Filming
- Sex and the City
- A Silent Passion
- Kill Reagan
- Little Foxes
- rabbit cave
