Cynthia Nixon is well-known for her role as Miranda Hobbes on the TV and film series 'Sex and the City.' She is an Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress, who is also an activist, and theatre director.

Picture of American actress, Cynthia Nixon
Caption: Picture of American actress, Cynthia Nixon (Photo: vanity fair)


Wikipedia of Cynthia Nixon

She is the daughter of Walter E. Nixon Jr, and Anne Elizabeth Knoll, born in Manhattan, New York City. Her birth date is April 9, 1966, with birth name Cynthia Ellen Nixon. Her mother Anne, an actress, and father Walter, a radio journalist. Cynthia's parents divorced when she was 6 years old. Having American nationality, Cynthia is of mixed ( English and German) ethnicity. 

Childhood picture of Cynthia Nixon with her mom Anne
Caption: Childhood picture of Cynthia Nixon with her mom Anne (Photo: Instagram)


Her mother Anne introduce her to the theatre. She completed her education from Hunter College Elementary School and Hunter College High School in 1984. Also, Nixon took time off from her studies to appear in stage productions and movies. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Barnard College. In 1986, she participated in a Semester at Sea Program. 


When Cynthia Nixon Began Her Career?

At first, Nixon appeared as an imposter on the television game show, ‘To Tell the Truth’ where her mother worked. At the age of 12, Cynthia first acting a role in the ABC Afterschool Special, ‘The Seven Wishes of a Rich Kid’ in 1979. Then she made her film debut in ‘Little Darlings’ in 1980 where she played the role of Sunshine. While she was still a college student, she appeared in two of Mike Nichols’ hit Broadway plays ‘The Real Thing’ and ‘Hurlyburly’. Cynthia landed a major supporting role in the movie, ‘The Manhattan Project’ in 1986 after playing small roles in films.

Cynthia Nixon posing for the picture
Caption: Cynthia Nixon posing for the picture (Photo: Instagram)


She appeared in the two-part TV miniseries ‘The Murder of Mary Phagan’ in 1988. In the 1991 miniseries ‘Love, Lies, and Murder’, she played the role of Donna. In 1993, Nixon played a role in the legal crime thriller ‘The Pelican Brief’. Later, she became part of the drama film, ‘Marvin’s Room’ in 1996. Cynthia got the opportunity to act as Miranda Hobbes in the HBO sitcom ‘Sex and the City’ in 1998. In the comedy-drama, ‘Igby Goes Down’ in 2002, she portrayed Mrs. Piggee. Cynthia played the role of Eleanor Roosevelt in the television film, ‘Warm Springs’ in 2005. 

Picture of Cynthia Nixon giving the speech
Caption: Picture of Cynthia Nixon giving the speech (Photo: Instagram)


In 2009, she starred in the independent comedy-drama ‘Lymelife’. Nixon acted in the eight episodes television miniseries ‘World Without End’ in 2012. For her role as Miranda Hobbes in the HBO series ‘Sex and the City’, she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2004. Likewise, Cynthia had won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for the same role in 2001 and 2003.


What's Cynthia Nixon Net Worth? Her Earnings

As per reports, Cynthia Nixon earned an estimated net worth of $25 Million. Also, she has been earnings salary of $1 Million per episode. Cynthia earned $3 million in total salary for the first film. She earned $17 million before counting her earnings from the original run. 

Cynthia Nixon standing along side her car
Caption: Cynthia Nixon standing alongside her car (Photo: zimbio)


As per reports, she earned $1.3 million in 2017 alone through salary, capital gains, residuals, and investments. Nixon paid $4.4 million for a 5,000-square-foot New York City townhouse in June 2021. Likewise, Cynthia has been living a lavish life out of her earnings. 


Is Cynthia Nixon Married?

Well, Cynthia Nixon identifies as bisexual. Therefore, she doesn't have a husband. As a result, Cynthia has a wife and has been happily married for a long period of time. Before being married, she was in a relationship with schoolteacher Danny Mozes in 1988. Out of their romantic relationship, they shared two kids. 

Cynthia Nixon with her wife Christine Marinoni in their wedding dress
Caption: Cynthia Nixon with her wife Christine Marinoni in their wedding dress ( Photo: Instagram)


She welcomed her elder child Samuel Joseph Mozes, born in November 1996. Then, Nixon blessed with 2nd child, Charles Ezekiel Mozes, born in December 2002. Unfortunately, they couldn't maintain their romantic relationship and split in 2003. Well, her elder child now called Samuel is transgender revealed by Nixon through her Instagram post in 2018. 

Cynthia Nixon with her wife Christine Marinoni & their 2 kids
Caption: Cynthia Nixon with her wife Christine Marinoni & their 2 kids (Photo: Daily Mail)


Cynthia began dating Christine Marinoni, an education activist in the year 2004. After dating for around 9 years, they got married on May 27, 2012. Also, they became parents of a son Max Ellington Nixon-Marinoni, born on February 7, 2011. Since 2012, she along with her wife Christine living a blissful married life. 


Cynthia Nixon's Breast Cancer

In the year 2008, Cynthia revealed about diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006. She hadn't gone public with the news at the time due to fears that it could hurt her career. 

Cynthia Nixon posing for the picture
Caption: Cynthia Nixon posing for the picture (Photo: Instagram) 


After recovering from breast cancer, she became a breast cancer activist and an Ambassador for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Likewise, Cynthia has worked as a spokesperson for New York's Alliance for Quality Education.


Cynthia Nixon Teeth

Cynthia Nixon has a class 2, division 2 overbite as per specializes in reconstructive dentistry. It means the teeth surrounding the front teeth stick out further. Also, Cynthia's teeth look different over the years. 

Picture of Cynthia Nixon smiling
Caption: Picture of Cynthia Nixon smiling (Photo: Instagram)


Likewise, she wore fake braces. Nixon wore dentures when playing Eleanor Roosevelt in Warm Springs. She reportedly had braces on when filming the comedy Let it Ride.


What's Cynthia Nixon Height?

Cynthia Nixon has a height of 5 feet 6 inches or 1.7 meters tall. While her body weighs around 61kg or 134 pounds. Also, Cynthia has reddish hair with hazel eyes.