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Rachel Brosnahan, an American actress rose to prominence for her role as Maisel in the comedy series, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. She won Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards for her role as Maisel. She is also popular as Rachel Posner in the political thriller series House of Cards. Rachel has appeared in TV series like Grey’s Anatomy, CSI: Miami, Gossip Gir, and Manhattan.

Early Life of Rachel Brosnahan

Rachel was born Rachel Elizabeth Brosnahan on July 12, 1990, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. This makes her 32 years old now and her star sign is Cancer. Brosnahan cuts her birthday cake every 12th of July with his friends and family. Her parents are Earl Brosnahan (father) and Carol Brosnahan (mother). Both of her parents used to work for the publishing industry.

She was raised along with her brother and sister named Lydia Brosnahan. Her aunt is a late fashion designer, Kate Spade. Her paternal grandparents are Earl Francis Brosnahan II and June Therese Mullen while Gordon Best and Shirley Sumner are her maternal grandparents. She holds American nationality and belongs to mixed (Irish, English, and French) ethnic background.

Academics of Rachel Brosnahan

She studied at Wayne Thomas Elementary School and Northwood Junior High School. Then, she joined Highland Park High School. She studied at Wilmette’s Actors Training Center in Illinois and graduated in 2008. In 2012, she graduated from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts with a major in theater and a minor in psychology.

Her Secret Marriage With Jason Ralph

Rachel’s husband is Jason Ralph, an American actor. They met on the set of the series, I’m Obsessed With You: But You’ve Got To Leave Me Alone in 2014. They started dating each other and made their appearance as a couple officially at the Lynn Redgrave Theatre on February 8, 2015.

Rachel and Ralph arrived at the Emmy Awards wearing matching bands on their ring fingers on September 17, 2018. They got secretly married and confirmed her marriage to Ralph after a year at SAG Awards in 2019.

Rachel Brosnahan’s Ex-Partner

She was in a relationship with Michael Zegen. In 2016, they dated each other for some time and again met on the set of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Rachel Brosnahan’s Net Worth & Salary

As of 2023, Rachel has an estimated net worth of $15 million which she earned through her professional career. She earned a salary of $100k per episode for her role in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel for the first and second seasons of the show. In the third season, she received $300,000. She is endorsed by Scrap Paper Pictures and Nora Leigh Designs.

Rachel Brosnahan Talks About Mental Health

In an interview with Health, she talked about her role at Maisel how it impacted her career, and how she deals with mental health saying:

“I am ready to say goodbye to Zoom and see people in person and hug again, I’ve been so fortunate—traveling all over the world, working on this incredible show, starting a production company, and having adventures with my friends. But I was tired. I feel grateful to have had the opportunity to catch my breath and grow closer to even my closest friends, who became family during this time.”

Her Fully Sheer Dress at the 2023 Met Gala

Rachel wore a full-naked sheer dress at the 2023 Met Gala. It was designed by Sergio Hudson and is made of a sheer black mesh top extending up to the finger as gloves followed by sequin adornments on the chest. She paired it up with a silver-lined black coat draped on her shoulder. Brosnahan is appearing at the Met Gala since 2019 and has made people amazed with her dress up.

Rachel Brosnahan in Superman: Legacy

She will appear as Lois Lane in the movie, Superman: Legacy. Rachel will share the big screen with David Corenswet. The movie will be directed by James Gunn and it will be released on July 11, 2025. James announced the new cast of the movie on Twitter saying:

“They are not only both incredible actors, but also wonderful people”

Her Weight Loss Journey

She lost weight for the character Maisel in the series, the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel by only consuming a bone broth. She added broth, a green smoothie, a piece of gluten-free toast with a poached egg, and some avocado to her diet. Rachel included pilates, stretching, and yoga in her workout routine.

Professional Career of Rachel Brosnahan

• In 2009, she made her acting debut in a horror movie, The Unborn as Lisa.
• She played the role of Molly in the movie, The Truth About Average Guys.
• She also played in  Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s as Maria in 2009.
• Rachel appeared as Rachel Posner in the Netflix series, House of Cards with Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright.
• In 2018, she appeared the role of Maisel in the tv series, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

• In 2013, she landed the role of Dixie Evans in The Big Knife at Roundabout Theatre Company.
• She played the role of Yael in the tv series, The Dovekeepers in 2015.

Movies & TV Shows

She is known for her versatile roles in movies like Beautiful Creatures, A New York Heartbeat, I’m Obsessed with You, Louder Than Bombs, The Finest Hours, Burn Country, and Patriots Day, among others. She appeared in tv shows like House of Cards, The Blacklist, Black Box, Manhattan, Crisis in Six Scenes, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Awards & Nominations

• In 2015 she received the nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series at the Screen Actors Guild Awards for House of Cards.
• She won the criteria for Best Television Actress in a Musical/Comedy at Golden Globe Awards in 2018.
• She received Screen Actors Guild Award in the nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for the series, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
• Rachel was nominated in the category of Outstanding Distinguished Performer at Drama League Award in 2023.

FAQs of Rachel Brosnahan

What is Rachel Brosnahan’s Height?

Rachel stands at a height of 5 feet 3 inches with a body weight of 52 kg. 34-25-34 Inches is her body measurement. She has blonde colored hair and blue eyes. Her shoe size is 6 (US) and her bra cup size is 34B (US).

Is Rachel Brosnahan related to Pierce Brosnan?

No, Rachel is not related to Pierce. Both of them share the same surname and career and are not related by blood.

Is Rachel Brosnahan related to Kate Spade?

Yes, Rachel and Kate Spade are related to each other. Kate was her aunt and was a fashion designer by profession.

Is Rachel Brosnahan a nepo Baby?

No, Rachel is not a nepo baby. She started her career with her efforts and dedication. She is popular for her role as Maisel in the series, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.