Geena Davis

Date of Birth: January 21, 1956

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

Virginia Elizabeth “Geena” Davis is an acclaimed American actress, producer, and advocate for gender equality in media. Born on January 21, 1956, in Wareham, Massachusetts, Davis has enjoyed a prolific career spanning several decades. She is known for her versatility and has appeared in a variety of genres, from comedies and dramas to action films. Some of her most notable roles include “Thelma & Louise” (1991), “A League of Their Own” (1992), and “The Accidental Tourist” (1988), for which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Davis attended Boston University, where she earned a degree in drama. Her acting career began in the early 1980s, and she quickly rose to prominence with her role in “Tootsie” (1982). Beyond acting, Davis is a passionate advocate for women’s rights, particularly in the entertainment industry. In 2004, she founded the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, which aims to improve gender balance and reduce stereotypes in media targeting children.

5 Interesting Facts about Geena Davis

1. Geena Davis is a member of Mensa, the high IQ society.

2. She was an Olympic semi-finalist in archery, narrowly missing the cut for the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

3. Davis is fluent in Swedish, which she learned during an exchange student program in high school.

4. She has been married four times, including to director Renny Harlin.

5. Geena Davis has appeared in several television series, including “Commander in Chief,” where she played the first female President of the United States.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Geena Davis

1. “If you risk nothing, then you risk everything.”

2. “I have an elbow that bends the wrong way, and I’m not in the Olympics.”

3. “It’s very important to normalize seeing women in positions of power and authority.”

4. “I’ve always looked up to strong women, and I love that I get to play them in my work.”

5. “Women are underrepresented in every aspect of the media, and that’s something that needs to change.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Geena Davis’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $30 million.

Children

Geena Davis has three children with her fourth husband, Reza Jarrahy. They have a daughter, Alizeh Keshvar Davis Jarrahy, and twin sons, Kaiis Steven Jarrahy and Kian William Jarrahy.