Coral Gables’ Famous Actress
When the size and scope of Miami’s energy is a bit more overwhelming than one might want for a vacation on the beach, Coral Gables is an excellent alternative. It’s close enough to Miami to enjoy all of its culture and nightlife, but still a fairly small town as far as cities go. It’s still very cosmopolitan, with a diverse population that favors Spanish over English by a small margin. It’s also a very walkable city, making it a perfect place to come spend some time enjoying some quiet time at the beach, as well as participating in the lively social scene.
Coral Gables might not have the glitz and the glamour of its neighbor cities, but it does have its share of famous daughters and sons. Mimi Rogers , one of Hollywood’s most enduring actresses, is from here. Her most famous roles on the big screen include the role of Elizabeth Hurley’s mother in the Austin Powers hit, International Man of Mystery, and The Rapture. The latter was the film that really secured her position as a talent who could evoke deep sensuality, and a wide emotional range played with unusual intelligence.
Her intelligence, in fact, is one of her defining characteristics. She is a member of Mensa , the organization that celebrates high IQs, and she also graduated high school at age 14. Instead of going straight into college, she spent her teen years doing community service work. These are her real strengths, and they should eventually eclipse the temporary fame she unintentionally received for being married to Tom Cruise for a few years. She has also done a great deal of work for television, with a very powerful and memorable role in the X-Files, an appearance on King of the Hill, and some work with Geena Davis on her show.
She is also a world-class poker player, and these days that game occupies more of her time than the Hollywood one. While its unlikely to run into Mimi Rogers at the city’s hotels, Coral Gables does offer smart and splendid fun in a brilliantly lovely setting.
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