Monet Mazur

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Mazur (right) in 40 Days and 40 Nights opposite Josh Hartnett
Mazur (right) in 40 Days and 40 Nights opposite Josh Hartnett

Monet Happy Mazur (born April 17, 1976) is an American actress and musician.

Mazur was born in Los Angeles, California; her Jewish American father, Ruby Mazur, is an artist who has also worked in the record industry and at one time was the manager of singer Billy Joel. Her mother is a former model. Mazur has three siblings: Cezanne, Matisse and Miro. Her cousin is Epic Mazur, co-frontman of the Hollywood-based band Crazy Town.

Mazur began modeling and acting in her teens. She has appeared in a number of widely released films in the past several years, including Monster-In-Law and Just Married. She has also appeared in several television shows, including Jack & Jill, Strange World and Party of Five.

Contrary to rumours, Mazur does not play for the band "Nanci Raygun".

In the summer of 2005, Mazur gave birth to Preston Daniel de Rakoff, her first child with husband Alex de Rakoff, whom she married in April 2005. She has previously dated actor Adrien Brody and guitarist Dave Navarro.

[edit] Selected filmography

Year Title Role Other notes
2006 Whirlygirl Whirlygirl
2004 Torque Shane
2002 40 Days and 40 Nights Candy
2001 The Learning Curve Georgia
2001 Blow Maria

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