Academy Award Winner
We all remember cult classic My Cousin Vinny. So we’re sure you remember this was one of Marisa Tomei’s standout roles. In 1992 when she was cast as Mona Lisa Vito many look at this moment as her breakthrough. She won an Academy Award for her role. This marked a sharp turn for Tomei as she transformed from struggling artist to professional award-winning actress. Now with this award to her name, she became even more driven to succeed.
Academy Award Winner
Her Move to Silence
With an Oscar to her name, everyone anticipated big things from Tomei. However, no one suspected her next project would be a silent movie! Rather than starring in another blockbuster, Tomei took the role of Mabel Normand in Chaplin. Robert Downey Jr. played Charlie Chaplin. Tomei was dating him at the time. Even with the surprise choice, Tomei blew away casting directors and fans alike with her dramatic performance. Perhaps this is what helped land her a guest role in a popular television series…
Her Move to Silence