Vinessa Shaw is an acclaimed American actress who began her career as a child actor and has continued to actively work in the entertainment industry ever since. Her professional journey actually began as a teenage model and from there, she branched out toward the field of acting. After making her on-screen debut in the early-80s, she landed parts in a handful of TV and film roles. For the most period, her work has come in the form of independent films that despite having low budgets have still kept her in the mainstream limelight. As of now, some of the most noteworthy projects of her acting career include The Hills Have Eyes, 40 Days and 40 Nights, and Ray Donovan. Now moving from her professional work to her personal life, Vinessa Shaw is married to Kristopher Gifford and they have a son together. The couple began dating in 2007 and finally got married after a decade-long relationship in 2017.
Vinessa Shaw Personal Details:
- Complete Name: Vinessa Elizabeth Shaw
- Nicknames: Vinessa
- Date of Birth: July 19, 1976
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Actress and Model
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Religion: Nichiren Buddhism
- Race/ Ethnicity: Multiracial (White and Hispanic)
- Eye Color: Green
- Hair Color: Blonde
Vinessa Shaw Height Weight Body Measurements Shoe Size Facts
Vinessa Shaw Family Details:
- Father Name: Larry Shaw (Psychologist)
- Mother Name: Susan Damante (Actress)
- Sibling Name: Natalie Shaw (Younger Sister)
- Spouse Name: Kristopher Gifford (m. 2017)
- Children Name: Jack Gifford (Son)
Vinessa Shaw Relationships History:
- Oliver Hudson – (1998-2004)
- Kristopher Gifford – Graphic Designer (2007-Present)
Vinessa Shaw Career Highlights:
- First Film: Home Sweet Home (1981)
- First TV Show: The Torkelsons (1992)
Vinessa Shaw Distinctive Features:
- Wide smile
Vinessa Shaw Body Measurements:
The list below includes actress Vinessa Shaw height, weight, shoe size, and other body measurement statistics.
- Build: Slim
- Height in Feet: 5′ 8″
- Height in Centimeters: 173 cm
- Weight in Kilogram: 60 kg
- Weight in Pounds: 132 pounds
- Feet/ Shoe Size: 9 (US)
Vinessa Shaw Interesting Facts:
- She was born on the same date as actor Benedict Cumberbatch.
- Vinessa was raised a Buddhist and later embraced Nichiren Buddhist philosophy.
- She dated her husband Kristopher Gifford for 10 years before getting married.
