Mimi O'Donnell is a costume designer, producer and director who was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Donnel is known for being the wife of famous actor Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Since the death of her husband Philip in 2014, people are quite curious to know about Donnel and their three children. Scroll down to know about everything about their relationship, children and other details:
Who Is Mimi O'Donnell?
Mimi O'Donnel is an American producer, director and costume designer. At first, O'Donnell started her career as a costume designer. After working in some plays as a costume designer O'Donnell went to New York City to direct a play titled ‘Nice Girl’for the ‘Labyrinth Theater Company’.
O'Donnell went to Philadelphia College of Textiles and Sciences where she graduated with a major in fashion and a minor in textile design. Presently she resides in New York City, along with her three children and their family dog, Puddles
Philip Seymour Hoffman And Mimi O'Donnell's Relationship
As you know Donnel is the wife of the late actor Philip Seymour Hoffman who was popular for his role in distinctive supporting and character roles. Hoffman and Donnell first met each other on the set of Hoffman-directed play In Arabia We'd All Be Kings.
For 2 years, the relationship between them was a secret until Empire falls actor approached, Hoffman, for a dinner. Soon after that the couple began dating each other and went into a married relationship.
The married date and time remain under wraps; they allegedly wed in a private ceremony in front of family & friends.
CAPTION: Late actor Philip Seymour Hoffman poses for a photoshoot SOURCE: Instagram @cinemahistory1895
After the birth of their three children Cooper Alexander Hoffman, Tallulah Hoffman, and Willa Hoffman. The family of five lived happily until Money ball actor was completely overtaken by a drug overdose which became the reason for his death in the future.
Though Hoffman went to rehabilitation classes, it could not stop him from taking drugs. In 2013, some reports stated Hoffman and O'Donnell separated in the fall, later O'Donnel cleared the misunderstanding saying we were always committed to their relationship but the reason he moved out was to protect their children from the effects of his relapse into substance abuse.
Sadly on February 2, 2014, Hoffman died a tragic death at the age of 46 due to Acute mixed drug intoxication including heroin, cocaine, benzodiazepines, and amphetamine.
About Sandra Producer and Hoffman Children
The Master actor and O'Donnel were in a married relationship for 14 years; from their relationship, the duo welcome three children: Cooper Alexander Hoffman, Tallulah Hoffman, and Willa Hoffman.
Cooper Hoffman is an American actor who was born on March 20, 2003. He is famous for being the son of late actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. Hoffman made his on-screen debut in Licorice Pizza (2021) which was written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson who has made many films with his late father.
For this performance, he was awarded the National Board of Review Award in the Breakthrough Performance category and was also nominated for Critics' Choice Movie Awards (Best Young Performer) and Golden Globe Awards (Best Actor in a Motion Picture- Musical or Comedy)
CAPTION: Philip Seymour Hoffman with his wife and children SOURCE: Twitter @DanRiehl
Despite being a celebrity kid, he never considered acting his first choice. Infact he was afraid of acting and always avoid to go on the front stage which he reviled in an interview during the film promotion.
Tallulah Hoffman and Willa Hoffman are the second and third children of Hoffman and O'Donnel. Tallulah Hoffman was born in 2006 whereas Willa Hoffman was born in 2008.
Both of them are known for their acting in Licorice Pizza alongside their brother Cooper Alexander Hoffman. Despite being so young they gave their best for this movie. Presently both of them are staying with their mother Mimi O'Dinnel.