Maria Bello
Personal details
  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1967-04-18
    • Born Place: Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Also Known As:

    Maria Elaina Bello, Maria Elena Bello, ماریا بلو

Maria Bello

Maria Bello is a highly acclaimed American actress, writer, and producer known for her diverse and impactful roles in both film and television. Born on April 18, 1967, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, she began her career with small parts in off-Broadway plays before making a significant mark on television.Bello's breakthrough came with her role as Dr. Anna Del Amico on the hit medical drama ER from 1997 to 1998. This success launched her into a prominent film career. She gained widespread recognition for her performances in films like Coyote Ugly (2000), The Cooler (2003), and A History of Violence (2005), with the latter two earning her Golden Globe nominations. Her filmography is extensive and includes a variety of genres, from thrillers like Lights Out (2016), where she played the tormented mother Sophie, to blockbusters like The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) and the Adam Sandler comedy Grown Ups (2010). She has also been a prolific presence on television, with notable roles in Prime Suspect, Goliath, and the long-running crime drama NCIS, where she starred as Special Agent Jacqueline "Jack" Sloane.Beyond her acting career, Bello is a passionate activist and writer. She is the author of the book Whatever... Love Is Love: Questioning the Labels We Give Ourselves, which explores her personal journey and philosophy on modern family and relationships. She is also a co-founder of the organization WE ADVANCE, which works to promote women's rights and healthcare in Haiti. In her personal life, Bello has a son, Jackson, with her former partner Dan McDermott. She was briefly married to chef Dominique Crenn in 2024, but the couple filed for divorce in 2025.

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