Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel is a multi-talented American singer, model and actress.

Early Accomplishments

Zooey's acting career was launched in 1999 through the drama film, Mumford.

Best Known For

For close to 2 decades, Zooey has attained the most recognition through the award-winning sitcom, New Girl. Zooey has portrayed the Jessica Day character in the sitcom right from its first season till date. In 2012, it won her a Critics' Choice Television Award.

Sexual Orientation

Zooey is straight. For 3 years she was married to the singer, Ben Gibbard. Zooey has a particular taste for celebrities as they make up her relationship history. In the past, she has dated icons such as Mickey Madden, Matthew Davis, Hunter Burgan, Jason Schwartzman and Jamie Linden.

Family

Talent runs in her genes as both of her parents, Caleb Deschanel and Mary Jo Deschanel are very successful in the movie industry. Her sister Emily also worked in their parents' career path and is currently a well-known actress.

In 2015, she became a member of the Pechenik family as she tied the knot with the producer, Jacob Pechenik. The couple currently has 2 children, Elsie and Charlie.

Religion

In her childhood, Zooey was exposed to Christianity under the Catholic denomination. Her father was also a Christian but under the Quaker group. However, she stated that her parents were not rigid in imposing any belief system on her. Zooey, therefore, grew to admire theology but does not technically associate herself with a particular religion.

Worth To Know

Zooey's middle name is Claire.

You can see her in the movie Yes Man alongside Jim Carrey.

She won a Grammy Award for her song "So Long" to 2011 movie Winnie the Pooh.