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Zooey Deschanel

Early Life and Career

Zooey Claire Deschanel is an American actress, singer, songwriter, and musician. Known for her distinctive deadpan delivery and her frequent portrayal of quirky, whimsical characters—especially in relation to the "Manic Pixie Dream Girl" trope—Deschanel rose to fame through notable roles in both film and television. Her performances in movies like 500 Days of Summer and the television series New Girl have earned her both critical acclaim and public recognition.

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Marriage to Ben Gibbard

Deschanel married musician Ben Gibbard, lead vocalist of Death Cab for Cutie, in 2009 after becoming engaged in 2008. Their relationship, however, ended in 2012 following a separation announcement in 2011. The couple cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for their divorce. Official documents confirmed that both parties waived rights to spousal support, and there were no public reports of infidelity or financial misconduct contributing to the split.

Deschanel noted that she comes from a family with strong marital traditions—her parents were married for over 40 years, and her grandparents remained married for more than 70 years. She expressed disappointment that her own relationship did not follow a similar path.


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 17 Jan, 1980
Age: 40 yrs
Citizenship: United States of America
Birth Place: Los Angeles
Education: Crossroads School
Northwestern University
Gender: Female
Description: American actress, musician, and singer-songwriter
Twitter Id: ZooeyDeschanel
Spouse: Ben Gibbard[2009-2012]
Net Worth 2021: 25 million
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Last Modified: Jun 19 2025
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