Winona Ryder celebrates her 53rd birthday: Facts that will surprise you
Winona Ryder, a famous American actress and producer, is celebrating her 53rd birthday. Her bright career and personal life have always caused curiosity, because Ryder is not only a Hollywood star, but also a person with deep roots and a rich history.
Roots from Ukraine: How descendants from Kharkiv conquered Hollywood
Winona is of Ukrainian origin, because her parents, Cynthia and Michael Horowitz, are descendants of Jewish emigrants from Kharkiv. Interesting fact: she chose the pseudonym "Ryder" in honor of the singer Mitch Ryder, whom her father admired.
"I have always felt a connection with Ukraine through my family, " Winona admitted in one of the interviews.
Tim Burton's Gothic muse: From "Beetlejuice" to "Edward Scissorhands"
The first significant role for Ryder was participation in Tim Burton's film "Beetlejuice". Her image of a "gothic" girl became iconic, and her collaboration with Burton was fruitful and long-lasting. Subsequently, they worked together on "Edward Scissorhands", which only cemented her status as an icon of the fantasy genre.
Love Adventures: From Johnny Depp to Scott McKinley Gunn
Winona's personal life is no less fascinating. Her affair with Johnny Depp in the early 90's became the talk of the world. They were engaged from 1990 to 1993. Ryder later had a relationship with Matt Damon. Since 2011, she has been dating fashion designer Scott McKinley Gunn.
Big screen success and critical acclaim
During her career, Winona Ryder received two Oscar nominations for the films "Age of Innocence" and "Little Women". Her talent was also recognized by the Golden Globe for her role in The Epic of Innocence. In 2000, the actress received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Winona Ryder remains one of the most famous actresses in Hollywood, and her contribution to the art of cinema cannot be overestimated. There are still many interesting projects ahead, and we hope for new exciting roles.
Editor: Emiliia Morozova