How old is Winona Ryder?

Winona Ryder is a celebrated American film and television actress, renowned for her captivating performances in dark and thought-provoking roles. Born Winona Laura Horowitz in Minnesota in 1971, she developed a passion for acting at an early age, appearing on local theater stages before studying at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. Her film debut came in 1986 with Lucas, followed by breakthrough roles in Edward Scissorhands (with Johnny Depp), Heathers, and Beetlejuice (with Alec Baldwin and Michael Keaton). 

Throughout the 1990s, Ryder starred in a string of acclaimed films, including Bram Stocker's Dracula (with Gary Oldman, Keanu Reeves, and Anthony Hopkins), Little Women, Reality Bites (with Ben Stiller), The Age of Innocence (with Michelle Pfeiffer), The Crucible, and Girl Interrupted (with Angelina Jolie). In the 2000s, she continued her success with Autumn in New York (with Richard Gere), followed by Mr. Deeds (with Adam Sandler), Star Trek, The Ten, and the Oscar-winning Black Swan (with Natalie Portman). 

Since 2016, she has starred in Netflix’s Stranger Things, performing opposite Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, and other talented young actors. Over the years, she has been linked to actors like Johnny Depp, Matt Damon, and others. As of the mid 2020s, Winona Ryder is in a relationship with fashion designer Scott Mackinlay Hahn, and the couple resides in Los Angeles. Winona Ryder remains a beloved icon, admired for her versatility, artistry, and timeless appeal.

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