Rachel Weisz, born Rachel Hannah Weisz on March 7, 1970, in Westminster, London, is an acclaimed British-American actress known for her roles in both independent films and major blockbusters. She grew up in Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, with her father, George Weisz, a Hungarian Jewish mechanical engineer, and her mother, Edith Ruth, a teacher-turned-psychotherapist originally from Vienna, Austria.

Rachel Weisz began her acting career in stage and television productions in the early 1990s and made her film debut in "Death Machine" (1994). Her breakthrough role came with her starring role as Evelyn Carnahan in the Hollywood action films "The Mummy" (1999) and "The Mummy Returns" (2001).

Her career continued to flourish with notable performances in films such as "Enemy at the Gates" (2001), "About a Boy" (2002), "Runaway Jury" (2003), "Constantine" (2005), and "The Fountain" (2006). Her portrayal of an activist in the 2005 thriller "The Constant Gardener" earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

She also received critical acclaim for her performances in "The Deep Blue Sea" (2011), "Denial" (2016), and "The Favourite" (2018), for which she won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role and received a second Academy Award nomination.

Her recent work includes her role as Melina Vostokoff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film "Black Widow" (2021) and starring as twin obstetricians in the Peabody Award-winning thriller miniseries "Dead Ringers" (2023).

In her personal life, she has been married to actor Daniel Craig since June 2011, and they have one child together. She also has a son from her previous relationship with director Darren Aronofsky.

Her lifestyle reflects her dedication to her craft and her ability to balance her career with her family life. She continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, known for her versatility and depth in portraying complex characters.

Her contributions to film and theater have earned her numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Peabody Award, and a Laurence Olivier Award.