Ginnifer Goodwin (born Jennifer Michelle Goodwin; May 22, 1978) is an American television and film actress, best known for her role as Margene Heffman on the HBO series Big Love and starring in the movies Mona Lisa Smile and He’s Just Not That into You.

BFA in acting, with honors, from Boston University. A fellow student was Emily Deschanel.
Acting Shakespeare Certificate from Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London, UK.
Also studied with London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, and the Shakespeare Institute, Stratford-upon-Avon (in conjunction with the Royal Shakespeare Company)
Won the Bette Davis Foundation Excellence in Acting / Professional Promise Award for theatre in 2001 (Boston, Massachusetts).
Long time friend Topher Grace recommended her for the role of Cathy Feely in Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004).
Broke up with Chris Klein, her boyfriend of two years. [December 2008]
Girlfriend of Joey Kern [April 6, 2009].
As a child, she attended the Henry S. Jacobs Camp, a summer camp for Reform Jewish children in Utica, Mississippi.
‘Younger sister, Melissa Goodwin Shepherd, is a stop-motion animator.
Engaged to Joey Kern [December 24, 2010].
Sister-in-law of Nathan Shepherd.
Her dream, to be a Walt Disney princess, came true with her role in “Once Upon a Time” (2011).
Is no longer a vegan, after telling in an interview that she had several health issues.
Ginnifer and Joey Kern have broken their engagement [May 20, 2011].