Zooey Deschanel

A blue-blooded celebrity, born into a life of privilege and fame, thanks to family connections.

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Age44

Full NameZooey Claire Deschanel

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Since her arrival on the scene, the illustrious Lady Zooey Deschanel has been gracing the stage and screen with her captivating presence. Born into a showbiz family in 1980, Lady Deschanel is the daughter of an Academy Award-nominated cinematographer and an actress. Her noble French lineage is complemented by her other roots of English, German, Scottish, Irish, and Dutch. Lady Deschanel's stellar career began at the young age of 17, when she portrayed a model in the popular TV sitcom, Veronica's Closet (1997). Soon after, she left university to pursue acting full-time, and was met with critical acclaim for her role in Cameron Crowe's biopic, Almost Famous (2000). The Los Angeles Times called her one of the most captivating screen presences of her generation, and Lady Deschanel has since been wowing audiences with her talent.

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Yes! Zooey Deschanel comes from the royal Deschanel family. They have four celebrities in their family. With seventy-five credited apperances in TV, film, and video.

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From the prestigious Deschanel family, Mary Jo Deschanel is a renowned American actress, born on November 25, 1945 in Los Angeles, California. She is widely known for her roles in The Right Stuff (1983), The Patriot (2000) and 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984). Mary Jo has been married to her husband Caleb Deschanel since July 8, 1972 and together they have two daughters, Emily and Zooey. Emily Deschanel, born on October 11, 1976, is an American actress and producer. She is best known for her role in Fox crime procedural comedy-drama series Bones as Dr. Temperance Brennan since 2005. Emily is the eldest daughter of Mary Jo and Caleb Deschanel, the latter being an Academy Award-nominated cinematographer. Zooey Deschanel, born in 1980, is the youngest daughter of Mary Jo and Caleb Deschanel. With roots in English, French, German, Scottish, Irish, and Dutch, she began her career as a model in the TV sitcom, Veronica's Closet (1997). Since then, she has gone on to star in many films and TV shows. The Deschanel family is a legacy of success in the showbiz industry, with Mary Jo and Caleb as the patriarchs and Emily and Zooey as the matriarchs. Each have made their mark in their respective fields and are sure to continue to bring glory to the Deschanel name.