Who Is Anna Paquin? Get To Know Her Biography, Age, Net Worth, Career, & More

About Anna Paquin

Anna Paquin is a New Zealand-Canadian actress who has appeared in films such as ‘The Piano,’ ‘Fly Away Home,’ and ‘X-Men.’ She debuted in the film business as a child artist in ‘The Piano,’ for which she received an ‘Academy Award’ for ‘Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the age of 11. She had no intention of becoming an actor, but fate had other plans.

Following the success of her debut picture, she received other offers, which she refused in order to focus on her education. However, at the age of 14, she returned to the film business, taking roles in ‘Jane Eyre’ and ‘Fly Away Home.’ In 2000, she portrayed the formidable mutant ‘Rogue’ in ‘X-Men,’ the first film in the ‘X-Men’ film series; this role rocketed her to international recognition. She repeated her role as ‘Rogue’ in sequels such as ‘X2’ and ‘X-Men The Last Stand.’

She also appeared in a few little films, most notably as ‘Elaine Goodale in ‘Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee,’ for which she received her first ‘Emmy nomination. She was quickly swamped with demands to star in television series, and she was cast in episodes of ‘True Blood’ and ‘Flack.

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Anna Paquin Date of Birth

Anna Paquin was born on July 24, 1982, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada,

Early Childhood and Education

Anna Paquin was born on July 24, 1982, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, to Mary and Brian Paquin. Her parents are also teachers, and she has two elder brothers and sisters. She went to New Zealand with her family when she was four years old.

She was a gifted young lady who could play the piano and cello. She participated in a range of hobbies such as ballet, gymnastics, swimming, and so on. Her secondary schooling began in New Zealand, but she finished her high school graduation at the ‘Windward School’ in Los Angeles, California.

She attended ‘Columbia University for a year before dropping out to pursue a career in acting.

In 2010, she married actor and director Stephen Moyer. They have identical twins. Moyer has two children from prior marriages.

Anna Paquin Family

Father– Brian Paquin

Mother– Marry Paquin

Husband/Spouse– Stephen Moyer

Children– 2

Son- Chalie

Daughter– Poopy Moyer

Stepson– Billy

Stepdaughter– Lilac

Siblings– Andrew Paquin, Katya Paquin

Marital Status and More

She came out as bisexual in public and has since been a champion for LGBT rights. She also donates to charities such as the ‘Children’s Hospital’ and the ‘Make-A-Wish Foundation.’

Paquin began dating her co-star Stephen Moyer while shooting on ‘True Blood.’ They got engaged in August 2009 and married in August 2010. Paquin gave birth to fraternal twins Charlie and Poppy in 2012.

Relationship History

There is no relationship history because she was dating her Ex-husband before marriage.

Interest, Favorite and Beloved Things  

• She loves pets.
• She is vegetarian
• Favorite Food- Fruits
• Favorite Color- Blue
• Hobbies – Swimming, Rugby, Photography

Anna Paquin Awards

Guild Award-2019

Golden Globe-2010

Screen Actor Guild Award-2009

Best Actress in Supporting Role– 1994

The Piano– 1993

Best Performance in Drama Series– 2009

True Blood– 2008

 Anna Paquin Professional Career

Paquin’s sister replied to an advertisement in the newspaper for an open audition for Jane Campion’s ‘The Piano’ while living in New Zealand. This prompted Anna to apply, and she was chosen for the role in the film out of 5000 applicants. At the age of eleven, her performance earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, becoming her the second youngest person to win an Oscar.

Paquin did not want to continue acting and continued to turn down assignments, with the exception of a few mobile phone commercials. She returned to acting in 1996, appearing in ‘Jane Eyre’ and ‘Fly Away Home’ before working as a teenager on ‘A Walk on the Moon,’ ‘Amistad,’ ‘Hurlyburly,’ ‘She’s All That,’ and ‘Almost Famous.’ She first came to public attention in 2000, with her appearance in the film ‘X-Men.’ She returned to the role in 2003 and 2006.

She made her television debut in the HBO series ‘True Blood’ in 2008. She had a cameo appearance in the film ‘Scream 4’ in 2010. In 2014, she appears in ‘X-Men Days of Future Past.’ Due to cutting constraints, her part was considerably reduced for the theatrical release, and she was described as having “basically a cameo.”

Anna Paquin Movies Career

• Paquin’s breakout role as a child artist was as ‘Flora McGrath,’ the daughter of a silent pianist, in Jane Campion’s ‘The Piano’ (1993). The picture was both a commercial and a critical triumph.
• Her comic drama film ‘Almost Famous’ (2000), about a young journalist, garnered great reviews from critics and gained multiple ‘Oscar’ nominations.
• Her depiction as the psychic waitress ‘Sookie Stackhouse’ in the TV drama series ‘True Blood (2008) was praised by industry experts, and she garnered several honors and nominations for the role.
• In ‘Margaret,’ she played ‘Lisa Cohen,’ a teenage student who becomes embroiled in protracted litigation to revenge for the unfortunate murder of a lady. For the film, Paquin got various accolades and nominations.

 Anna Paquin’s Net Worth

She has a net worth of 14 million$.

Achievements and Awards

• When she was 11 years old, she received the ‘Academy Award’ for ‘Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her role as ‘Flora McGrath in her debut film ‘The Piano.’
• In 2008, she received the ‘Satellite Award’ for ‘Best Actress – Drama Series for her work on the television series ‘True Blood.’ For the same series, she also received a ‘Golden Globe Award’ for ‘Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama.’
• In 2011, she was nominated ‘For an actress of the Year by the ‘London Film Critics Circle for her work in ‘Margaret.’
• She received the ‘Women’s Image Network Award’ in 2013 for her role in ‘True Blood.’

Fact about Anna Paquin

• She was born in Canada but relocated to her mother’s home in New Zealand when she was four years old; she holds dual citizenship.
• Has no formal acting training.
• When she was 11, she won an Oscar for her work in The Piano, making her the second youngest person to do so (Tatum O’Neal being the youngest, aged 10, for Paper Moon).
• Keeps her Oscar trophy in the closet so guests don’t feel obligated to ask about it.
• In 2001, she had her professional stage debut in Rebecca Gilman’s The Glory of Living (directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman), for which she was nominated for a Theatre World Award and a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play.
• In New York, he has performed in Neil LaBute’s The Distance From Here (2004) and Gina Gionfriddo’s After Ashley (2005), as well as Kenneth Lonergan’s This Is Our Youth (2002.)
• Paquin Films was founded by her filmmaker brother, Andrew, and their debut feature was Blue State (2007)
• Open House (2010), a thriller written and directed by her brother Andrew, starred her husband and True Blood costar Stephen Moyer.

FAQs

Q1. Who is Anna Paquin?

A. Anna Paquin is a New Zealand-Canadian actress who has appeared in films such as ‘The Piano,’ ‘Fly Away Home,’ and ‘X-Men.

Q2. Who is her Husband?

A. Stephen Moyer

Q3.Does she have kids?

A. Yes

Q4. What is her net value?

A.$14 Million

Q5. What is her favorite movie?

A. X-Men and The Last Stand

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