Rebecca Mader is an English actress and producer who was born in Cambridge on April 24, 1977. She began her career as a professional actress in 2000 and is now best-known for her portrayal of anthropologist Charlotte Lewis in ‘Lost’, and ABC series. She is also known for playing the Wicked Witch of the West in another ABC series called ‘Once Upon a Time’. She has established a successful career in both the film and television industries. Here are five things you probably didn’t know about Rebecca Mader.
1. She Worked as a Model
Prior to becoming an actress, Rebecca Mader worked as a model. At this time, she was based in New York City. Some of her best modeling jobs included appearing in adverts for big brand names in the health and beauty industries, such as Colgate, Wella Hair, and L’Oréal. She stopped working as a model when she began her career as an actress.
2. She Has Been Married Twice
Rebecca Mader has been married twice. Her first husband was Joseph Arongino, a businessman. Sadly, this marriage did not work out and the couple divorced in 2008. She then began a relationship with producer Marcus Kayne. They announced their engagement on December 29, 2014. Their wedding took place on November 23, 2016.
3. She Had a Role in Iron Man 3
Rebecca Mader has had small roles in many films throughout her career. Some of these have included ‘The Devil Wears Prada’. ‘Great World of Sound’, ‘Ceremony’, Cougars, Inc.’, and ‘The Big Bang’. One of the most successful films in which she has had a role is ‘Iron Man 3′. In this 2013 superhero film, Rebecca Mader plays the small role of a sweatshop agent. This movie was directed by Shane Black who co-wrote the screenplay with Drew Pearce. The movie starred Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, and Rebecca Hall. ‘Iron Man 3′ was made on a budget of approximately $200 million and grossed $1.215 billion at the worldwide box office.
4. She Began Her Television Career with ABC
When Rebecca Mader first became a professional actress, she began her career with ABC. Her very first television role was in one episode of the ABC sitcom ‘Madigan Men’ in 2000. She then went to have roles in two daytime soaps on ABC. She played Morgan Gordon in ‘All My Children’ and appeared in 17 episodes as a series regular. She also played Margaret Cochran in ‘One Life to Live’ as a series regular. ABC is a network that she has continued to work for over the years and it is this network that aired the two series for which she is best-known; ‘Lost’ and ‘Once Upon a Time’. In 2012, she played Grace Hudson in 13 episodes of ‘Work It’, an ABC sitcom.
5. She Has Appeared on Stage
Although Rebecca Mader has predominantly worked in film and television, she has also made some stage appearances. Her stage debut was in a one-act comedy called ‘The Third Date’. In this performance, she played the role of Barrie. ‘The Third Date’ was performed at the Hollywood Fringe Festival in 2013.
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