Acting alongside the biggest names in Hollywood, Michelle Monaghan has been captivating audiences on the big and small screens for years, but her versatility and powerhouse performances make her the one to watch.
If you aren’t yet familiar with the work of the versatile talent that is Michelle Monaghan, it’s time to get better acquainted.
Born in Winthrop, Iowa, Monaghan came from modest beginnings. Her mother ran a daycare centre and her father was a factory worker and farmer. In 1999, she quit college, moved to New York and became a full-time fashion model on runways in Milan, Singapore and Tokyo. After starring in a few television shows, her big break into acting came when she starred opposite Robert Downey Jr. in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang in 2005. She’s been commanding the small screen and silver screen ever since.
Monaghan’s list of impressive filmography includes the The Best of Me, Mission: Impossible III and Source Code. Her list of television roles is just as impressive, including hits True Detective and The Path. Poised, smart and sassy are only a few of the words used to describe Monaghan. Having acted alongside some of the biggest names in the business, including Tom Cruise, Charlize Theron and Frances McDormand, her performances are powerful, personal, raw and straight from the heart.
Dolce spoke with the television and film actress to discuss who she’s dying to work with, how she manages life as a busy mom, and why movements like #TimesUp and #MeToo are now more necessary than ever.
You began your career as a model. How did that help prepare you for the world of acting?
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