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“She is incredible”: the 1970s actor who can do no wrong, according to Rachel Brosnahan
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Rachel Elizabeth Brosnahan
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Rachel Elizabeth Brosnahan (born July 12, 1990) is an American actress. She rose to fame for her performance as Midge Maisel in the Amazon Prime Video period comedy series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017–2023), for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award in 2018 and two consecutive Golden Globe Awards in 2018 and 2019. She is also recognized for portraying Lois Lane in the DC Universe (DCU), a role she first played in the film Superman (2025). On screen, she was Emmy-nominated for the political thriller series House of Cards (2013–2015) and acted in the drama series Manhattan (2014–2015) and the comedy miniseries Crisis in Six Scenes (2016). Brosnahan made her film debut in the horror film The Unborn (2009), and had starred in The Courier (2020), I'm Your Woman (2020), and The Amateur (2025). On stage, she made her Broadway debut in the 2013 revival of the Clifford Odets play The Big Knife. She played Desdemona in the 2016 off Broadway production of Othello, which also starred Daniel Craig and David Oyelowo. Brosnahan returned to Broadway playing a wife in a turbulent marriage in the 2023 revival of the Lorraine Hansberry play The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window for which she was nominated for the Drama League Distinguished Performance Award.
Career
- 1990Born
- 2014Notable work: The Blacklist
- 2017Won Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy
- 2018Won Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy
- 2018Won Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
- Notable work: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
- Notable work: The Unborn
- Notable work: Manhattan
- Notable work: House of Cards
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Milwaukee
- •Citizenship: United States
- •Known as: actor, film actor, television actor, stage actor
- •Spouse: Jason Ralph
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Today’s famous birthdays list for July 12, 2026 features celebrities Topher Grace, Rachel Brosnahan
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David Corenswet, Milly Alcock, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult on the 'Supergirl' red carpet premiere. Read more below.
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‘Supergirl’ Red Carpet Premiere Photos: Milly Alcock, David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult & More
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Milly Alcock, David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, director Craig Gillespie, and the head of DC Studios James Gunn and Peter Safran took the carpet in New York tonight for the #Supergirl premiere View the full gallery here: https://deadline.co
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'Supergirl' NY premiere red carpet: Milly Alcock, Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan and more
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Rachel Brosnahan Celebrates 10 Years of Marriage with Husband Jason Ralph by Sharing Rare Wedding Photos
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Rachel Brosnahan Marks 10th Wedding Anniversary 1 Year After ‘Superman’ Kiss Controversy
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Should You Get a Vintage Phone? Rachel Brosnahan’s Home Makes the Case for Landlines
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Rachel Brosnahan Making Feature Directorial Debut With Doc On Her Fashion Icon Aunt Kate Spade
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Rachel Brosnahan’s husband ‘likes’ strange comment about the actress and her ‘Superman’ co
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Rachel Brosnahan’s husband reacts to romance speculation about her and ‘Superman’ co
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Rachel Brosnahan Says DC Co-Chief Peter Safran Won’t Travel With Her for a Valid Reason
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Rachel Brosnahan’s Footwear Balances Prep, Precision and Proportion on ‘Superman’ Press Tour
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Rachel Brosnahan was offered ‘Superman’ role in a public restroom: ‘Prayed toilet didn’t flush’
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Rachel Brosnahan’s ‘Superman’ Press Tour Looks So Far: Art Deco Design in Zuhair Murad, Tailored Inspiration in McQueen and More
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Rachel Brosnahan Explains How 'Superman' Is Different From James Gunn's Other Superhero Movies
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Rachel Brosnahan and Rami Malek Got in a 'Very Gentle Fight' About How They First Became Friends (Exclusive)
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Rachel Brosnahan Picked Out Her Own Antique Diamond Engagement Ring — and Then She ‘Saged the S— Out of It’
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