Ginnifer Goodwin turns 35 today!
Jennifer Michelle Goodwin was born in Memphis, Tenn. to a recording studio owner father and a stay-at-home mother. Her sister, Melissa Goodwin, is an Emmy-Award winning stop motion animator for Robot Chicken.
The actress debuted her on-screen appearance in Law & Order, a stepping stone that landed her in more movie and TV show roles.
After Law & Order, Goodwin landed roles in more TV shows, for instance, Ed, and Comedy Central's comedy TV series Porn 'n Chicken.
The American actress' movie credits included Mona Lisa Smile, Win A Date with Tad Hamilton!, Walk the Line, Something Borrowed, Birds of America, Ramona and Beezus, and He's Just Not that into You.
Goodwin, who once won People's Choice Award, has been filming high-rating Once Upon a Time, as Mary Margaret Blanchard, a fantasy adventure TV program ever since 2011.
As a vegan, Goodwin was once a spokeperson for Farm Sanctuary's Adopt-A-Turkey Project, having adopting a flock of turkey herself.