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Quick Facts
- Name: Jennifer Lynn Connelly
- Birthday: December 12th, 1970 (33 years old)
- Eyes: Grey/Green
- Hair: Dark brown
- Birthplace: Catskill Mountains, New York state, USA
- Hometown: Brooklyn Heights, New York state, USA
- Father: Gerard (Clothing manufacturer)
- Mother: Eileen (Massage therapist, former antiques dealer)
- Husband:Paul Bettany (Married 1st January, 2003)
- Children: Two sons: Kai (born July 1997, fathered by David Dugan), Stellan (born 5th August, 2003, fathered by Paul Bettany)
Etymology (name meanings)
Jennifer
Previous Forms: Guinevere (French), Gwenhwyfar (Welsh)
Meaning: fair, pure.
History:
The name began as Gwenhwyfar, a combination of the Welsh words 'gwen' (fair, white) and 'hwyfar' (smooth.)
In Arthurian legend Guinevere was the beautiful wife of King Arthur. Her betrayal of her husband with Mordred propted the battle of Camlann, which led to the deaths of both Mordred and Arthur.
The name Jennifer has only been popular since the beginning of the 20th century, when it was used in a George Bernard Shaw play titled 'The Doctor's Dilemma'.
Lynn
Meaning: From an English surname which derives from Welsh llyn "lake".
Kai
Hawaiian word for 'ocean'.
Stellan
Meaning unknown, possibly related to Old Norse stilling, meaning 'calm'.
Astrology
Jennifer's birthday is December 12th, making her a Sagittarius. Sagittarians are known for their fun-loving, adventurous and philosophic nature. It's opposite is Gemini.
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