Rose Arianna McGowan was born on September 5, 1973, in Florence, Italy. She spent her early childhood in Italy within the Children of God religious group, before moving to the United States. She was raised primarily in Oregon and Washington state. At age 15, she legally emancipated herself from her parents.
McGowan began her acting career in the early 1990s, making her film debut with a brief appearance in the 1992 comedy *Encino Man*. She gained wider recognition for her role in the 1995 dark comedy *The Doom Generation*, which earned her an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Debut Performance.
McGowan is recognized for her roles in various films and television series, spanning multiple genres. Some of her most notable works include:
A selection of Rose McGowan’s film credits: