Mia Farrow

Date of Birth: February 9, 1945

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

Mia Farrow, born as Maria de Lourdes Villiers Farrow, is an American actress, activist, and former fashion model. She was born into a family with strong artistic roots; her mother, Maureen O’Sullivan, was a well-known actress, and her father, John Farrow, was a director. Mia began her acting career on stage before transitioning to the small screen with her breakthrough role in the soap opera “Peyton Place” in the 1960s. She gained international fame for her role in Roman Polanski’s psychological horror film “Rosemary’s Baby” (1968). Throughout her career, Mia Farrow has appeared in over 50 films, collaborating frequently with renowned directors such as Woody Allen, with whom she had a long-term professional and personal relationship. Her notable films include “Hannah and Her Sisters” (1986), “The Purple Rose of Cairo” (1985), and “Alice” (1990). Apart from her acting career, Mia Farrow is also known for her humanitarian efforts. She has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2000, advocating for children’s rights in conflict zones and working extensively in Africa. Farrow’s personal life has been equally high-profile, marked by her relationships with Frank Sinatra, André Previn, and Woody Allen, as well as the legal battles and controversies surrounding her family.

5 Interesting Facts about Mia Farrow

1. Mia Farrow was the first American actress to join the Royal Shakespeare Company in London.

2. She has adopted 10 children and has four biological children, making her a mother to 14 in total.

3. Farrow was awarded the Leon Sullivan International Service award for her humanitarian work.

4. She was once engaged to Frank Sinatra and married him when she was 21 and he was 50.

5. Farrow is an accomplished pianist, which she showcased in her role in the film “The Purple Rose of Cairo.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Mia Farrow

1. “Women, I believe, search for understanding and leadership in men, not direction.”

2. “There were shots of Kong pulling at my clothes, but only in horizontal and never from above. Only the back shots were taken from above.”

3. “I don’t think you ever know in yourself whether you’re good or bad.”

4. “I have been so very, very fortunate in my life and I have done nothing to deserve it.”

5. “I have no lifestyle, because at the moment I’m not working on anything. I have no money, so I can’t travel, and I’m not living in my house. I’m just existing.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Mia Farrow’s highest net worth is estimated to have been around $60 million.

Children

Mia Farrow has a total of 14 children. She has four biological children: twins Matthew and Sascha Previn, Fletcher Previn, and Ronan Farrow. She has adopted ten children: Lark Song Previn, Summer “Daisy” Song Previn, Soon-Yi Previn, Moses Farrow, Dylan Farrow, Tam Farrow, Isaiah Justus Farrow, Quincy Farrow, Frankie-Minh Farrow, and Thaddeus Farrow. Several of her children have pursued careers in various fields, and Ronan Farrow is particularly well-known as a journalist and lawyer.