| Fun Facts About Maria Bello | Her mother, who is a cancer survivor, was in New York City with Maria on Sept. 11, 2001 during the attacks on the World Trade Center. Since her mother was a nurse, she volunteered to help the victims.
Practices Muay Thai (lethal) kickboxing.
Comes from a Polish and Italian Family.
Maria and her TV exec boyfriend, Dan McDermott, welcomed their first child, Jackson Blue McDermott. [5 March 2001]
Was a bridesmaid at Andrea Bendewald's wedding, the same one in which Jennifer Aniston was the matron of honor.
Became good friends with Mariska Hargitay when Hargitay had a recurring role as Cynthia Hooper on "ER" (1994) from 1997-1998.
Best friends with Carrie-Anne Moss. Maria is the godmother of Carrie-Anne's first son, and Carrie-Anne is the godmother of Maria's son Jack.
Was a varsity cheerleader in school at Archbishop John Carroll High School in Suburban Philadelphia.
Invited to join AMPAS in 2006.
Father, Joe, was a contractor and mother, Kathy, was a teacher and school nurse.
Works with "Save the Children", nurturing kids in need.
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