Isabella Rossellini

Date of Birth: June 18, 1952

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Isabella Rossellini is an acclaimed Italian-American actress, filmmaker, author, philanthropist, and model. Born into cinema royalty, she is the daughter of Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman and Italian director Roberto Rossellini. She began her career as a model, gracing the covers of Vogue and other high-profile magazines, and became the face of Lancôme for 14 years. Rossellini transitioned into acting with notable performances in films such as “Blue Velvet” and “Death Becomes Her.” Beyond her onscreen work, she is known for her educational series about animals and nature, “Green Porno,” which she created, directed, and starred in. Her multifaceted career has earned her numerous accolades and a lasting legacy in both the fashion and film industries.

5 Interesting Facts about Isabella Rossellini

1. Isabella Rossellini has a twin sister named Isotta Ingrid Rossellini, who is a professor of Italian literature.

2. She has written several books, including “Some of Me” (1997) and “In the Name of the Father, the Daughter and the Holy Spirits: Remembering Roberto Rossellini” (2006).

3. Rossellini holds a Master’s degree in Animal Behavior and Conservation from Hunter College in New York.

4. She starred in and co-directed a series of short films called “Green Porno,” which humorously explore the sexual behaviors of animals.

5. Isabella Rossellini has dual citizenship in Italy and the United States.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Isabella Rossellini

1. “True elegance is for me the manifestation of an independent mind.”

2. “My father used to say, ‘I want to be remembered as the man who discovered Ingrid Bergman.’ And my mother used to say, ‘I want to be remembered as the woman who discovered Roberto Rossellini.’”

3. “I always thought that what I did was good and that I would be successful. I thought I was special.”

4. “I am always drawn to characters that are in some way complicated.”

5. “I think my mother was an actress, and I am a personality. I never considered myself an actress.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Isabella Rossellini is estimated to be around $65 million.

Children

Isabella Rossellini has two children: a daughter named Elettra Wiedemann, who is a model and food editor, and an adopted son named Roberto Rossellini.