Anna Paquin - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Anna Paquin was born on July 24, 1982 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
- 2. She made her acting debut at the age of 11 in the film "The Piano" (1993), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
- 3. Paquin is the second youngest person to win an Academy Award, behind Tatum O'Neal.
- 4. She is best known for her role as Sookie Stackhouse in the HBO series "True Blood" (2008-2014), which earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series - Drama.
- 5. Paquin also played the mutant superhero Rogue in the "X-Men" film series, starting with "X-Men" (2000) and reprising her role in several sequels.
- 6. In addition to her film and television work, Paquin has also appeared in stage productions, including the play "The Glory of Living" in London's West End.
- 7. She married actor Stephen Moyer, her co-star on "True Blood," in 2010. They have two children together.
- 8. Paquin is a vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights and has been involved in various charitable organizations, including the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
- 9. She has received numerous accolades for her work, including three Screen Actors Guild Awards and a Satellite Award.
- 10. Paquin continues to act in film and television, with recent projects including the series "Flack" and the film "The Irishman" (2019).