She was cast as a series regular in A&E's U.S. remake of 'The Returned'.

She played the leading role of Mary Phinney in PBS' historical drama 'Mercy Street'.

She appeared in the third season of the crime drama 'Fargo'.

She began dating actor Ewan McGregor.

She married Ewan McGregor in April 2022.

She and Ewan McGregor have a son named Laurie.

She began making appearances in various television series, including guest roles in 'Touched by an Angel' and 'Promised Land'.

She gained her first major role as Jessica Bennett in the NBC soap opera 'Passions'.

She played a significant role in the short-lived CBS drama series 'Wolf Lake'.

She played Ramona Flowers in Edgar Wright's 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World', earning a Teen Choice Awards nomination.

Her performance as an alcoholic in 'Smashed' earned her rave reviews and the Dallas International Film Festival Award for Best Actress.

She played Mary Todd Lincoln in 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter', receiving praise for her performance.

She starred in the psychological thriller '10 Cloverfield Lane', which received positive reviews.

She appeared in the independent comedy-drama 'Swiss Army Man'.

She played the Huntress in 'Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)'.

She played Hera Syndulla in the Star Wars series 'Ahsoka'.

She gained recognition for her roles in the horror films 'Final Destination 3' and 'Black Christmas'.

She appeared in Quentin Tarantino's 'Death Proof' and played Bruce Willis's daughter in 'Live Free or Die Hard'.

She starred in the prequel to John Carpenter's 'The Thing', playing paleontologist Dr. Kate Lloyd.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, to Betty Lou (née Knight) and James Ronald Winstead.

Her family moved to Sandy, Utah, where she attended Peruvian Park Elementary and took advanced classes.

She studied dance in a Joffrey Ballet summer program in Chicago and sang in the International Children's Choir.

After realizing a dance career was unlikely due to her height, she turned to acting and was homeschooled through most of high school.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, to Betty Lou (née Knight) and James Ronald Winstead. She is the youngest of five children and has a distant cousin in actress Ava Gardner.

Winstead developed a passion for ballet and attended the Joffrey Ballet School. However, she realized her height would be a barrier to a professional ballet career and turned her focus to acting.

Winstead landed her first major role as Jessica Bennett on the NBC soap opera "Passions". This marked the beginning of her acting career.

She appeared in the horror series "Wolf Lake", further establishing her presence in the genre.

Winstead gained wider recognition with roles in "Final Destination 3", "Black Christmas", and "Death Proof", earning her a reputation as a scream queen.

She played John McClane's daughter in "Live Free or Die Hard", expanding her filmography beyond horror.

Winstead's portrayal of Ramona Flowers in "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" received critical acclaim and further solidified her acting career.

She starred in "Smashed", earning rave reviews and the Dallas International Film Festival Award for Best Actress, and appeared in "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter".

Winstead had roles in "The Returned" (A&E), "Mercy Street" (PBS), and the third season of "Fargo" (FX), showcasing her versatility in television.

Her performance in "10 Cloverfield Lane" was well-received, and the film had a successful box office run.

Winstead played the Huntress in "Birds of Prey" and continued to expand her filmography with diverse roles.

She portrayed Hera Syndulla in the "Star Wars" series "Ahsoka", further establishing her presence in the sci-fi genre.