Vera Farmiga

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Vera Farmiga is an American actress known for her remarkable performances across film, television, and stage. She began her professional acting career in theater before transitioning to screen with her debut role in the Fox adventure series Roar.

Farmiga made her feature film debut in 1998 with the drama-thriller Return to Paradise, gradually building her portfolio through selective projects. Her major breakthrough came in 2004 with the independent film Down to the Bone, where her performance earned widespread critical acclaim and established her as a serious dramatic actress. From that point onward, her career gained consistent momentum.

In the years that followed, Vera Farmiga appeared in a number of highly successful and critically acclaimed projects. Her performance in Up in the Air earned her an Academy Award nomination and brought her mainstream recognition. She further expanded her popularity with roles in films such as Orphan and The Conjuring franchise, where she became widely recognized for her work in psychological and supernatural genres. On television, she received significant praise for her starring role in the series Bates Motel.

In her personal life, Vera Farmiga has been married twice. She first married actor Sebastian Roché in 1997, though the couple separated in 2005. She later married musician Renn Hawkey in 2008, and together they have two children.

Quick Facts:

Full Name	Vera Ann Farmiga
Born	August 6, 1973
Profession	Actress, director
Notable Work	The Conjuring, Bates Motel, Up in the Air
Education	Syracuse University (BFA in Acting)
Active Since	1996
Height	5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Shoe Size	US 8
Net Worth	Estimated at $10 million
Personal Life	Married and mother of two
Fun Fact	Made her directorial debut with the drama film Higher Ground

Vera Farmiga Personal Details:

Complete Name: Vera Ann Farmiga
Date of Birth: August 6, 1973
Birthplace: Clifton, New Jersey, United States
Nationality: American
Occupation: Actress, director, singer
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Race/Ethnicity: White
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Light Brown

Vera Farmiga Family Details:

Farmiga was raised in a Ukrainian-American household alongside multiple siblings. Her father, Michael Farmiga, worked as a systems analyst, while her mother, Lubomyra Farmiga, was a schoolteacher. She is married to musician Renn Hawkey and has two children.

Father: Michael Farmiga (Retired Computer Systems Analyst)
Mother: Luba Farmiga (Former School Teacher)
Siblings: Taissa Farmiga, Nadia Farmiga, Laryssa Farmiga, Alexander Farmiga, Stephan Farmiga, Victor Farmiga
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Renn Hawkey (m. 2008), Sebastian Roché (m. 1997–2005)
Children: Fynn Hawkey, Gytta Lubov Hawkey

Vera Farmiga Relationship History:

Vera Farmiga has been married twice. Her first marriage to actor Sebastian Roche lasted from 1997 to 2004. Since 2008, she has been married to musician Renn Hawkey.

Vera Farmiga Body Measurements:

Vera Farmiga has a balanced, classic build typical of mainstream film and television casting. At 5 ft 7 in, she aligns closely with the average height of an actress, and her weight and measurements have remained relatively stable throughout her career phases.

Measurement	Value
Height	5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight	60 kg (132lbs)
Bust	34 in
Cup Size	B
Waist	24 in
Hips	35 in
Shoe Size	US 8

Vera Farmiga vs Industry Averages

Metric	Vera Farmiga	Industry Average (Film/TV Actresses)
Height	5 ft 7 in	5 ft 5 in
Waist-to-Hip Ratio	~0.69	~0.74
Body Shape	Soft Hourglass	Rectangle (most common)

Industry Measurement Context

Farmiga’s proportions stand within the most versatile range for television and film, enabling casting across drama, thriller, and horror without any major body transformations.

Measurement Variations Over Time

Early career: Lean frame with minimal waist definition
Recent years: Slightly fuller proportions with consistent ratios

Vera Farmiga Career Highlights:

Early & Breakthrough

Farmiga gained early attention through independent films before achieving wider recognition with Up in the Air, which earned major award nominations and positioned her as a serious dramatic actress.

Mainstream Success

She became a global figure through The Conjuring franchise and a long-term role on the drama horror series Bates Motel.

Top Filmography:

Title	Role	Year
Up in the Air	Alex Goran	2009
Bates Motel	Norma Bates	2013–2017
The Conjuring	Lorraine Warren	2013–present
Higher Ground	Director / Lead	2011