Virginia Gardner is a model and actress who was born in Sacramento, California, on April 18, 1995. She is best known for playing Karolina Dean in the television series ‘Marvel’s Runaways’, Vicky in the 2018 horror film ‘Halloween’, and Christina Raskin in ‘Project Almanac’. This actress has also had many other smaller roles in both film and television, and she is continuing to increase her profile through her work as both a model and actress. Fans can expect to see her in another film later in 2019, as she is in ‘All the Bright Places’, which is currently in post-production. Despite being relatively well known, there are still lots of things that her fans do not know about her. Here are 10 interesting facts about Virginia Gardner.
1. Virginia Gardner Was Briefly Homeschooled
This actress grew up in Sacramento, California. Until she was in eighth grade, she was educated at Sacramento County Day School. While she attended this school, she performed in many school productions and showed early talent as a performer. Her parents then decided to move to Los Angeles in 2011, and they made the decision to home school her for a short period Although she was being homeschooled through online schooling, she did take the California High School Proficiency Test, which she passed.
2. A Sean Penn Film Inspired Her to Become an Actress
The inspiration to become an actress came from watching a film. This film was ‘I Am Sam’, which was released in 2001 and starred Sean Penn. The film was written and directed by Jessie Nelson and also starred Michelle Pfeiffer, Dakota Fanning, and Diane West. Sean Penn was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in this film. It is about a father who has autism, and this was something that Virginia Gardner could connect with as her brother also has autism. This inspired her to become an actress so that she could act in roles that people could relate to and covering subjects that affect many people.
3. She Has Dated Two Men Called Graham
Both men that Gardner is known to have dated are called Graham. In 2013, she began dating actor Graham Patrick Martin. After four years together, the couple split in 2017. IN the same year, she began dating actor Graham Rogers, and they attended many star-studded events together. Sadly, the couple split in 2018. As of August 2019, Gardner is currently enjoying a single lifestyle.
4. She Gave Up Acting for a Year
Gardner once took a year away from her acting career to focus on her other interests. This break came immediately after she had appeared in the Disney Channel Series ‘Lab Rats’. During that year, she focused her attention on pursuing a career as a model and this was something that she did successfully.
5. She Loves the LEGO Movies
In interviews asking about her favorite things, Virginia Gardner has said that her favorite films are the LEGO movies. She has also spoken about some of her other favorite things. Her favorite meal is chicken tikka masala, her favorite band is Matchbox Twenty, and her favorite book is ‘The Sarah Book’, which is written by Scott McClanahan. When it comes to her favorite place to visit, she has said she loves Europe. She once toured Europe and visited countries including England, Ireland, the Netherlands, and France.
6. She is an Animal Lover
Gardner has always been an animal lover and she has always had pets. According to Just Jared, her very first pet was a goldfish called Fishy Wishy. As an adult, she has a dog called Levi that crossbreed of breeds including toy poodle, Pekinese, and a cocker spaniel. She has also adopted a rescue kitten that she has named Mr. Meeseeks.
7. She Has Endorsed Major Brands
In her work as a model, Virginia Gardner has endorsed many major brands, says Healthy Celeb. Some of these brands include Love Culture, Kohl’s, HP, Famous Footwear, and LF. She is also a model for Hollister. Gardner is represented by the United Talent Agency.
8. Gardner Enjoys Taekwondo
One of the activities that Virginia Gardner enjoy in her spare time is Taekwondo. In fact, she has a black belt in this martial art. This shows that she is clearly very physically fit and that she enjoys sports. Despite the dexterity required for martial arts, she has not been able to apply these skills to all activities as she has confessed that she has never learned to ride a bike. However, she has no particular desire to start learning this skill now that she is an adult.
9. She Has Won Awards
In recognition of her talents as an actress, Virginia Gardner has won an award. This was a Golden Issue Awards Best Ensemble Cast in 2017 for ‘Marvel’s Runaways’, which she shared with the rest of the cast. She has also won a Hollywood Beauty Award in 2015, which is not surprising considering she is such a beautiful young woman.
10. She Has a Big Social Media Following
Gardner has a big fan base already, and this is evident from her huge following on social media. On her Instagram account, she has amassed 198 thousand followers. Her profile says that she loves wine, her dog, and bad dancing. She posts photographs of herself during her various work activities and also displays pictures of the trips she has taken. Gardner also has a good following on her Twitter account as she has more than 29 thousand followers. She has used the same information about herself as she has on Instagram. She has posted many photographs and videos of herself with her Marvel’s Runaways castmates. Gardner also promotes good causes that are close to her heart on this account.
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