Isabella Rossellini
Actress in 'Blue Velvet,' model for Lancôme, filmmaker
Isabella Rossellini (born June 18, 1952) is an acclaimed Italian-American actress, model, and filmmaker who has had a distinguished career spanning multiple decades. The daughter of legendary Italian actress Ingrid Bergman and director Roberto Rossellini, Isabella grew up in a world of cinema and cultivated her own artistic identity. She became an international model, working for Lancôme as their face for nearly two decades, before establishing herself as a serious actress. Rossellini is particularly renowned for her collaborations with director David Lynch, most notably in 'Blue Velvet' (1986), where her haunting performance became iconic. She has appeared in numerous acclaimed films including 'Cousins,' 'Immortal Beloved,' and 'Joy.' Beyond acting, Rossellini has worked extensively as a filmmaker and documentarian, often exploring themes of nature, science, and human behavior. She is known for her intellectual approach to her craft and her willingness to take artistic risks. Rossellini remains active in cinema and has become an influential voice on aging in the entertainment industry, refusing conventional beauty standards and continuing to work on meaningful projects well into her later years.
Entertainment
Italian
1952
Thinking about the name
Issabella
Hebrew origin
“A contemporary variant of Isabella with doubled 's,' Issabella means 'devoted to God' and derives from Hebrew roots. The extra 's' and 'a' create an elaborate, ornate feminine form popular in modern naming. It offers visual sophistication while maintaining classical biblical heritage.”