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Rene Russo
Also known as René Russo
Career
Active 1987 – 2019
Biography
About Rene Russo
With a slim 5'8" frame, blue eyes, and natural brown hair, Rene Russo presents a classic Hollywood look that served her well from the runway to the big screen. Her measurements are 36–24–36, with a 36B bra cup size, and she has an American nationality. Born on Wednesday, 17th of February 1954, in Burbank, California, Russo grew up as the daughter of a barmaid and a sculptor, both of Italian descent, with her mother also having German-English-Irish roots. Her father left the family when she was two, leaving her mother to raise Rene and her sister, Toni, alone.
Russo's early life was marked by challenges. She suffered from scoliosis in junior high and wore a full-torso brace, earning her the nickname "Jolly Green Giant." She dropped out of high school in the tenth grade and took on various part-time jobs, including selling refreshments at a movie theater and working as a cashier at Disneyland, often to enjoy the free perks. In 1972, at a Rolling Stones concert, she was discovered by a talent scout, which led to a successful modeling career. By 1975, she had graced the cover of Vogue and became one of the top models in America, appearing in numerous TV commercials through the 1980s.
As modeling opportunities declined by her 30th birthday, Russo turned to acting. She made her television debut in 1987 with a supporting role in Sable, and her film debut came in 1989 with Major League. Her breakthrough role was as an Internal Affairs detective in Lethal Weapon 3 in 1992, which led to a series of notable performances opposite major male co-stars like Mel Gibson and Clint Eastwood. Her work in Ransom and The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle earned her critical praise. Russo has been married to screenwriter Dan Gilroy since 1992, and they have a daughter named Rose. Her last screen credit is from 2019. With 32 years of activity in the industry, she retired from acting but left a lasting legacy.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1987-2019 (started around 33 years old; 32 years active)
- Birthplace
- Burbank, California, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 130 lbs (or 59 kg)
- Measurements
- 36–24–36 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.67
- Bra/Cup Size
- 36B show conversions - UK: 36B, EU: 80B, AU: 14B, JP: 80B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 9k (as of July 2026)
- Listed In
- Marvel Babes
Frequently asked
How did her early life influence her acting career?
Russo's tough early years, including scoliosis and a high school dropout, taught her resilience, which she applied to her acting career.
What are her physical stats?
She stands 5'8" (172 cm), weighs 130 lbs (59 kg), with a slim body type and measurements 36–24–36. Her bra cup size is 36B.
When did she transition from modeling to acting?
After modeling success in the 1970s, she left modeling in her early 30s and made her acting debut in 1987.
What is her specialty?
She is known for playing strong female leads opposite major male stars, like in Lethal Weapon 3 and Ransom.
Why did she stop acting?
She retired from acting, with her last film released in 2019, after a 32-year career that began in 1987.
Did you know
- Her bra size is 36B, but she is 5'8" tall, which is above average for female models.
- Her measurements are 36–24–36, giving a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.67.
- She was discovered by a scout at a Rolling Stones concert in 1972.
- She had a daughter, Rose, with screenwriter Dan Gilroy, and they live in Brentwood, California.
- Her father was of Italian descent, and her mother had German-English-Irish ancestry.
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