Winona Ryder is an American actress recognized for her portrayals of offbeat and emotionally fragile characters in films like ‘Beetlejuice’, ‘Heathers’, ‘Edward Scissorhands’ and ‘Girl, Interrupted’. She rose to fame in the late 1980s and 1990s with her nuanced performances in independent and Hollywood films. Ryder has received several accolades including a Golden Globe Award and has been featured in iconic films across genres spanning four decades.
Attribute Details Full Name Winona Laura Horowitz Also Known As Noni Profession(s) Actress, Producer Date of Birth October 29, 1971 Age 51 years (As of 2023) Place of Birth Winona, Minnesota, United States Nationality American Zodiac Sign Scorpio Ancestry & Heritage Ashkenazi Jewish, Romanian
Attribute Details Height 5′ 3″ (160 cm) Weight 51 kg (112 lbs) Body Measurements 34-22-34 inches Eye Colour Light Brown Hair Colour Dark Brown
Family & Relationships Attribute Details Parents Michael Horowitz (father), Cynthia Palmer (mother) Siblings Yuri Horowitz, Sunyata Palmer, Jubal Palmer (half-siblings) Affairs Johnny Depp (ex-fiancé), Matt Damon (rumored)Relationship Single Partner/Spouse None Children None
Education & Early Life Attribute Details Schooling Petaluma High School, California Higher Education American Conservatory Theater, San Francisco (dropped out) Early Life Born in Minnesota, moved to California at age 12 Early Influences Inspired by films like ‘Taxi Driver’, influenced by goth culture
Career Attribute Details Debut Lucas (1986) Significant Works Beetlejuice, Heathers, Edward Scissorhands, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Little Women, Girl Interrupted Awards & Nominations Academy Award nomination, Golden Globe (Best Supporting Actress), 2 Screen Actors Guild Awards Filmography Over 60 films including ‘Reality Bites’, ‘Alien Resurrection’, ‘Black Swan’ Voice Work Animated films like ‘Frankenweenie’, TV show ‘Drunk History’ Music Videos “Free to Decide” by The Replacements, “The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things” Tours & Live Shows Appeared in ‘The Crucible’ on Broadway Collaborations Vocals on songs by Tom Waits Documentaries About early career – ‘Searching for Winona’, ‘Winona Ryder: The E! True Hollywood Story’
Net Worth & Assets Attribute Details Net Worth $18 Million Properties Homes in San Francisco and Beverly Hills Business Ventures Co-founder of production company ‘Christmas Productions’ Investments Investor in tech startups
Trivia & Miscellaneous Attribute Details Hobbies & Interests Reading, music, painting Controversies Arrested for shoplifting in 2001 Philanthropy & Activism Supports PETA, American Indian College Fund, Polaris Project Public Image Endorses brands like H&M, iconic status as a Gen X star Personal Challenges Battled anxiety and depression, hiatus after shoplifting scandal Notable Interviews ‘The Larry Sanders Show’, ‘Saturday Night Live’ Publications & Books Co-wrote foreword for ‘Number One Fan’ by Nora Ephron Personal Anecdotes Goddaughter of Timothy Leary, named after hometown Quotes “Normal is something I can only aspire to.”
Social Media & Online Presence Attribute Details Instagram Handle @winonaryderofficial Twitter Handle @WinonaRyder Facebook Handle Winona Ryder Youtube Channel Winona Ryder TikTok @winonaryder
Legacy & Influence Attribute Details Cultural References Inspired characters on shows like ‘Daria’, famously spoofed on ‘SNL’ Achievements Outside Acting Directed music videos, produced films Mentorship Advocate for emerging talent like Zoey Deutch Legacy Influential Gen X icon who paved way for indie actresses, Johnny Depp muse
