Ginnifer Goodwin

Ginnifer Goodwin (born May 22, 1978, in Memphis, Tennessee) is an American screen actor known for bringing warmth and wit to both grounded dramas and modern fantasy. Also credited as Jennifer Michelle Goodwin, she built a reputation for characters who feel sharply observed and emotionally accessible.

On television, Goodwin became a standout as Margene Heffman on HBO’s Big Love (2006–2011), then reached global audiences as Snow White/Mary Margaret Blanchard on ABC’s Once Upon a Time (2011–2018), balancing fairy-tale iconography with contemporary realism.

Her film work spans acclaimed ensembles and crowd-pleasers, including Mona Lisa Smile (Connie Baker), Walk the Line (Vivian Cash), and He’s Just Not That Into You (Gigi Phillips), along with roles in Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!, A Single Man, Birds of America, and Day Zero.

Goodwin is also a sought-after voice performer, headlining Disney’s Zootopia as Officer Judy Hopps and returning for Zootopia 2. Across live-action and animation, she remains a versatile presence with a distinct, heartfelt screen identity.