Guide Note
Isabella Rossellini was born to the film powerhouse couple of Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini. In her early twenties she worked as a model for Richard Avedon, Elle, and Marie Claire. In 1990 she became the face of Lancome beauty products. She held that position for an unprecedented fourteen years.
During and after her modeling career, Rossellini tried her hand at acting. She portrayed characters in such films as Blue Velvet and Immortal Beloved. Rossellini went on to win an Emmy for her work on Chicago Hope, and in 2007 appeared on the NBC comedy 30 Rock.
Fast Facts
- Born: June 18, 1952
- Parents: Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini
- Daughter: Ellectra Widemann
- Spokesmodel for Lancome for 14 years
- Marriages:
- Martin Scorsese (divorced)
- Jonathan Widemann (divorced)
- Books written:
- Some of Me
- Looking at Me
- In the name of the Father, the Daughter and the Holy Spirits: Remembering Roberto Rossellini
A Model Activist
Rossellini is a passionate activist for conserving the Earth's natural resources and green technology. She is the host of the Sundance Channel's Green Porno, a series of short films that educates viewers on natural sciences.
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