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Winona Laura Horowitz, known professionally as Winona Ryder, is an American actress. In the late 1980s, Having come to attention with quirky roles she achieved success with her more dramatic performances in the 1990s. Ryder’s many accolades include a Golden Globe Award, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and a Grammy Award. Following her film debut in Lucas, Ryder rose to prominence when she starred in the comedy Beetlejuice. Major parts in Heathers, Edward Scissorhands, and Bram Stoker’s Dracula came next. She earned two consecutive Oscar nominations—Best Supporting Actress and Best Actress—for her portrayals of a socialite in The Age of Innocence and Jo March in Little Women, respectively. Her subsequent work included starring roles in Reality Bites, How to Make an American Quilt, The Crucible, Alien Resurrection, Celebrity, Girl, Interrupted, and Mr. Deeds.

Birth Name

Winona Laura Horowitz

Nickname

Noni

Profession

Actress

Nationality

American

Personal Life

Birthday / Date of Birth

Winona Ryder was born on the 29th of October 1971, in Winona County, Minnesota, United States.

Age

She’s currently 52 years old.

Sun Sign

Scorpio

Ethnicity

Multiracial

Religion

Christianity

Education

Her educational qualifications are unknown.

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Family Details

  • Father – Michael Horowitz
  • Mother – Cynthia Palmer
  • Siblings – Uri Horowitz (Brother), Jubal Palmer (Brother), Sunyata Palmer (Sister)

Marital Status

Single

Boyfriend / Spouse

Winona Ryder has dated –

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  • Johnny DeppIn June 1989, Ryder met Johnny Depp at the Great Balls of Fire! premiere. In February 1990, the 18-year-old Ryder began dating the 26-year-old Depp after they were reintroduced by a mutual friend. In June 1993, They became engaged in July of that year, but split up.
  • Dave Pirner – She dated Soul Asylum band member Dave Pirner.
  • Page Hamilton – Ryder dated Helmet frontman Page Hamilton.
  • Matt Damon – From 1998 to 2000, She dated actor Matt Damon.

  • Scott Mackinlay Hahn – Since 2011, she has been in a relationship with fashion designer Scott Mackinlay Hahn.

Physical Statistics

Height

  • In feet – 5 feet 3½ inches
  • In centimeters – 161 cm
  • In meters – 1.61 m

Weight

  • In Kilograms – 52 kg
  • In Pounds – 115 lbs

Body Measurements

  • Measurements – 34-24-35
  • Bust – 34 inches
  • Waist – 24 inches
  • Hip – 35 inches
  • Bra Size – 32B

Body Build

Slim

Eye Color

Black

Hair Color

Brown

Shoe Size

She wears a size 6.5 (US) shoe.

Dress Size

Her dress size is 5 (US).

Sexuality

Straight

Professional Statistics

Famous For

Winona became known for her intelligence and mature demeanor, made a notable impact from a young age. At fifteen, she was described as a prodigy and “an old soul,” deeply engaged with literature and classic films. In 1985, Her journey in film began when she sent a videotaped audition reciting a monologue from J.D. Salinger’s “Franny and Zooey” for the film “Desert Bloom.”

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Film Debut

In 1986, Winona had her first film onscreen role in the movie Lucas.

Winona Ryder Net worth

Winona Ryder has an estimated net worth of $18 million dollars as of 2024.

Social Media Profiles

Some Lesser Known Facts About Winona Ryder

  • At fifteen, Ryder was described as a prodigy and “an old soul,” deeply engaged with literature and classic films. In 1985, Her journey in film began when she sent a videotaped audition reciting a monologue from J.D. Salinger’s “Franny and Zooey” for the film “Desert Bloom.”
  • In 1987, Her performance in “Square Dance” received critical acclaim, with the Los Angeles Times praising her debut.
  • Although her early films were not commercial hits, they showcased her potential. Director Tim Burton cast her in “Beetlejuice” after seeing her in “Lucas.” This film was a box office success, and Ryder’s portrayal of a goth teenager received positive reviews.
  • Ryder’s breakthrough role came with the independent film “Heathers”, a dark satire on teenage life. Despite her agent’s concerns that the film would ruin her career, it received positive critical response and became a cult classic.
  • In 1989, Ryder also appeared in the music video for Mojo Nixon’s “Debbie Gibson Is Pregnant with My Two-Headed Love Child”.
  • Entering the 1990s, Ryder starred in Tim Burton’s “Edward Scissorhands”, which was a significant success. She then appeared in “Mermaids” , earning a Golden Globe nomination for her performance.
  • Since 2016, Ryder has starred in the Netflix series “Stranger Things” as Joyce Byers, receiving critical acclaim and awards for her performance.
  • Ryder’s many accolades include a Golden Globe Award, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and a Grammy Award.
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