Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel (born January 17, 1980) is an acclaimed American actress, singer, and songwriter known for her quirky charm and leading roles in film and television, most notably as Jessica Day on the hit sitcom New Girl (2011–2018) and films like Elf and (500) Days of Summer. Born in Los Angeles to a cinematographer father and actress mother, she began her career in the late 1990s, quickly establishing a reputation for playing offbeat characters. Beyond acting, she is a talented musician, forming the indie-pop duo She & Him with M. Ward, and previously founded the lifestyle website HelloGiggles.