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  3. 'My Cousin Vinny' Star: Looking Back At Marisa Tomei's Best Roles

'My Cousin Vinny' Star: Looking Back At Marisa Tomei's Best Roles

Anna Valenzuela Rosas / December 4, 2024 - 04:00 pm

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Pinterest Marisa Tomei 'My Cousin Vinny'
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Marisa Tomei's Best Roles

Marisa Tomei is one of the most beloved and adaptable actresses in Hollywood. She has been nominated for countless awards and even won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in the film...

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Pinterest Marisa Tomei and Joe Pesci in 'My Cousin Vinny'.
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"Mona Lisa Vito" in 'My Cousin Vinny'

... My Cousin Vinny! Her portrayal of commanding and sassy East Coast gal, "Mona Lisa Vito" made her the breakout star of the hit film. Her accent, brash attitude, and flirtatious nature made her irresistable!

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Pinterest Marisa Tomei, Pete Davidson, and Bill Burr in 'The King of Staten Island'.
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"Margie" in 'The King of Staten Island'

Marisa recently played Pet Davidson's mom in the Judd Apatow hit, The King of Staten Island. 

She played "Margie" the endlessly patient mother of 24-year-old "Scott Carlin" while both struggle with moving on after losing her firefighter husband/his dad to a fire many years before. "Margie" is charming and adorable making her the understandable focus of her son's heart.

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Pinterest Billy Crystal and Marisa Tomei in 'Parental Guidance'.
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"Alice" in 'Parental Guidance'

Marisa played "Alice", Billy Crystal's character's daughter in the hilarious film Parental Guidance. Marisa perfectly created the most cliche and spot on helicopter parent!

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Pinterest Marisa Tomei and Mickey Rourke in 'The Wrestler'.
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"Cassidy/Pam" in 'The Wrestler'

The award-winning film The Wrestler is a critically acclaimed hit that everyone should see. Marisa embodied the stripper with whom the aging professionally wrestler relates to and truly brings the heart to the film.

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Pinterest Trai Byers, Terrence Howard, and Marisa Tomei in 'Empire'.
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"Mimi Whiteman" in 'Empire'

Marisa is ambitious and powerful "Mimi Whiteman" in the hit series Empire. "Mimi" has so much depth and complicated actions that make her such an enticing character.

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Pinterest Matthew McConaughey and Marisa Tomei in 'The Lincoln Lawyer'.
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"Maggie McPherson" in 'The Lincoln Lawyer'

Marisa plays Matthew McConaguey's gorgeous ex-wife whom he desperately wants to protect from the fallout of his own past actions. 

Her complicated and torn feelings towards him really tear at your heartstrings!

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Pinterest Marisa Tomei and Ryan Gosling in 'The Ides of March'.
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"Ida Horowicz" in 'The Ides of March'

The critically acclaimed film The Ides of March had an impressive all-star cast of George Clooney, Ryan Gosling, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, Jeffrey Wright, and Evan Rachel Wood. 

Marisa played the well-named New York Times reporter "Ida" who ruthlessly pursued the truth, even embedding herself and blackmailing to get her story.

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Pinterest Marisa Tomei and William H. Macy in 'Wild Hogs'.
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"Maggie" in 'Wild Hogs'

Marisa played charming and sultry "Maggie" the romantic interest of William H. Macy's character "Dudley." Her strong persona and no-nonsense attitude really make her quite the sight.

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Pinterest Marisa Tomei and Jude Law in 'Alfie'
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"Julie" in 'Alfie'

During Jude Law's big-screen heyday he starred in the fantastic film about a troubled sex addict "Alfie" who can't help but self-sabotage himself at every turn. 

"Alfie" is in love with single mom "Julie" but can't seem to end his old womanizing ways. Will they end up together in the end? You'll have to watch to find out!

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Whether she is starring or in the supporting cast, Marisa Tomei shines through the brightest on every film or TV show she is in. She can be outrageously silly or shockingly subdued and timid. The My Cousin Vinny star Marisa Tomei has been an incredibly hard-working and impressive actress for almost 3 decades.

My Cousin Vinny Star: Marisa Tomei's Best Roles

Even after all this time, she is a highly coveted actress that everyone in Hollywood hopes to nab for their project. She commits to whatever role, whether it is a major Hollywood production or a small independent project, she gives her all so we the viewer fall in love with her harder and harder every time!

Check out our favorite Marisa Tomei roles and see if you can remember them all. Which one is your favorite?

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