%0A2021 is a year that Gratiela Brancusi will likely never forget. In what seems like the blink of an eye, she has become a fixture on TV thanks to her role in the TV series 1883 in which she plays a character named Noemi. This show marks her first (and currently only) on-screen role. Those who have seen her work, however, would agree that she carries herself with the poise of someone who has been in front of the camera for years. Gratiela may not have any other projects in the works at the moment, but we have a feeling that we’re going to be seeing a lot more of her in the years to come. Keep reading to learn 10 things you didn’t know about Gratiela Brancusi.
1. She’s From Romania
Gratiela was born and raised in Romania. There is surprisingly little information about her upbringing or home life, but some of her interviews have suggested that she comes from a close-knit family. Nowadays, however, she is based in the United States.
2. She Is More Than 30 Years Younger Than Her [Soon-to-Be Ex] Husband
Gratiela has been married to actor Tim Robbins since 2017. The two had a secret wedding and have kept their relationship out of the limelight. Robbins, who had previously been in a relationship with Susan Sarandon for more than 10 years, is 63 years old. Gratiela, meanwhile, is approximately 32 years old.
3. She’s Not Into Social Media
Having an active social media presence has become a standard for people in the entertainment industry. However, Gratiela doesn’t seem to be particularly interested in being popular online. She currently doesn’t have any verified social media accounts on any platforms. Nevertheless, this may change as her career progresses.
4. She Studied Journalism
Gratiela has always been an inquisitive person who loves to learn new things. As a result, her education was something she spent a lot of time focusing on. Gratiela attended the University of Bucharest, where she majored in journalism. It doesn’t appear that she ever pursued a career in journalism.
5. She Got Her Start Doing Theater
Just because Gratiela is new to the screen doesn’t mean that she’s new to acting altogether. During an interview with Outsider, Gratiela said, “I had been doing theatre before this. I wasn’t even considering doing film… But then the pandemic came and theatres shut down and my soul was dying. So I had to figure out how to keep playing! I had to do something, and I started auditioning.”
6. She Loves Taking Pictures
Gratiela isn’t just an actress; she’s also a photographer. She told Town and Country, “My Leica MP, that’s my baby. When I moved into this new apartment, I had to get the renter’s insurance, and they asked if you want to insure any valuables – and I didn’t care about anything but my camera. Fortunately, I had it with me while on the road and I think I shot around 50 rolls of film.”
7. It’s Unclear If She’s Had Formal Acting Training
Although it is known that Gratiela studied journalism, there is no evidence that she attended drama school or underwent any other kind of formal acting training. Nevertheless, her natural talent as an actress is undeniable.
8. She Went to “Cowboy Camp” to Prepare for Her Role In 1883
As someone who has spent her life living in a city, Gratiela is not familiar with being out in the country. Like the rest of the cast, she had to spend some time in “Cowboy Camp” in order to prepare for the role. She told Outsider, “I did two weeks of [Cowboy Camp] and it was the most fun I’ve ever had. We would get up and out at 6 or 7 AM, and I would work out with LaMonica in the morning. Then we’d go ride horses and learn roping and wagon-riding.”
9. She Likes to Read
Gratiela’s days of formal education may have ended, but that doesn’t mean she has stopped learning. Reading is one of her favorite ways to acquire knowledge and get lost in a good story. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to find any information on her preferred books or authors.
10. She Didn’t Think She Was Going to Get the Part in 1883
When Gratiela auditioned for 1883, she didn’t think she would end up getting the role. During her conversation with Outsider, she revealed that she had been travelling during the audition process, so her tape wasn’t the quality she would have liked it to be in terms of lighting.
