| Full Name |
Zooey Claire Deschanel |
| Date of Birth |
17 January 1980 |
| Place of Birth |
Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
American |
| Ethnicity |
German, English, Irish, Scottish, French, Dutch |
| Occupation |
Actress, Singer, Songwriter, Musician |
| Years Active |
1998–present |
| Height |
5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Hair Color |
Dark Brown |
| Eye Color |
Blue |
| Spouse / Partner |
Jacob Pechenik (m. 2015; divorced 2019); previously engaged to Ben Gibbard |
| Children |
2 – Elsie Otter Pechenik (b. 2015), Charlie Wolf Pechenik (b. 2017) |
| Parents |
Father: Caleb Deschanel (cinematographer); Mother: Mary Jo Deschanel (actress) |
| Siblings |
1 – Emily Deschanel (older sister, actress) |
| Education |
Crossroads School, Santa Monica; studied acting in New York |
| Notable Work |
500 Days of Summer (2009), Elf (2003), Yes Man (2008), New Girl (2011–2018), She & Him (music duo) |
| Awards / Recognition |
Critics’ Choice Television Award nomination, Teen Choice Awards, multiple ensemble cast nominations |
| Other Ventures |
Music career with She & Him, Voice acting in animated films, Production work |
| Hobbies / Interests |
Music, Songwriting, Baking, Yoga, Animal Rights Advocacy |
| Residences |
Los Angeles, California |
| Signature Style |
Quirky, retro-inspired fashion, often vintage and colorful ensembles |
| Trivia |
Comes from a family of Hollywood creatives; co-founded the indie music duo She & Him; known for her signature bangs and vintage aesthetic; active in charity and animal welfare initiatives |
