Grațiela Brâncuși (born 23 July 1989) is a Romanian actress, based in the United States. She is known for her debut role as Noemi in the Paramount+ limited-run series 1883 (2021–2022) and Tatiana in Mayor of Kingstown (2023).

Gratiela Brancusi
Born
Ioana Grațiela Brâncuși

(1989-07-23) 23 July 1989 (age 35)
Timișoara, Romania
Occupation(s)Actress, Photographer
Years active2021–present
Spouse
(m. 2017; div. 2022)
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Early life and education

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Ioana Grațiela Brâncuși was born in Timișoara, Romania, on 23 July 1989. She is the great-grand-niece of Constantin Brâncuși.[2] Brancuși was raised by her mother after her parents' divorce. Her sister is eleven years older than she is. Brancuși is Romani on her father's side.[3] She moved to Los Angeles.[4]

She studied Journalism at the University of Bucharest and is a member of The Actors’ Gang Theater Ensemble.[2]

Career

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Brâncuși made her debut in theaters. However, after the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns, she started auditioning.[2] In December 2021, Brâncuși was announced as Noemi, a Romani widow, in Paramount+ limited-run series 1883.[5] A year later she signed with Elevate Entertainment for management in all areas.[6]

In September 2022, it was announced that Brâncuși joined the Mayor of Kingstown cast for the second season. It premiered on January 15, 2023.[7]

Personal life

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Brâncuși married Tim Robbins on February 1, 2017. They separated on July 1, 2020. The marriage was kept private[8][1] until Robbins filed for divorce in January 2021.[1] The divorce was finalized in 2022.[9]

Apart from acting, she has an interest in photography and reading.[2]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021–2022 1883 Noemi Recurring role; 10 episodes [5]
2023–2024 Mayor of Kingstown Tatiana Recurring role; 6 episodes [7]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Rice, Nicholas (February 3, 2021). "Tim Robbins Was Secretly Married to Gratiela Brancusi for Over 3 Years, Divorce Documents Reveal". People. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d Sraban Neog, Anupal (29 August 2022). "Who is Gratiela Brancusi? All about Tim Robbins' ex-wife as couple officially settle divorce". SK Pop. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  3. ^ "Meet Gratiela Brancusi, star of '1883'". Rose & Ivy. 11 February 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  4. ^ "'1883' Breakout Gratiela Brancusi Signs With Elevate Entertainment". Deadline Hollywood. 2 March 2022.
  5. ^ a b Petski, Denise (November 18, 2021). "Taylor Sheridan's 'Yellowstone' Prequel '1883' Announces Full Cast Ahead Of December Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  6. ^ Grobar, Matt (March 2, 2022). "'1883' Breakout Grațiela Brâncuși Signs With Elevate Entertainment". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  7. ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (September 20, 2022). "'Mayor Of Kingstown': Gratiela Brancusi & Lane Garrison Join Season 2". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  8. ^ Kirkpatrick, Emily (January 28, 2021). "Tim Robbins's Divorce Ends a Marriage No One Even Knew Had Happened". Vanity Fair. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
  9. ^ Whitaker, Sterling (August 30, 2022). "'1883' Star Gratiela Brancusi Settles Divorce From Tim Robbins". Taste of Country. Retrieved January 29, 2023. 1883 star Grațiela Brâncuși and Hollywood superstar Tim Robbins have finalized their divorce after two years, according to reports.
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