Gianna Simone

Gianna Simone (born December 22, 1989) is an American actress, model, and producer. She has appeared in roles in the feature films Star Trek Into Darkness, Mother's Day (2016), I Can Only Imagine (2018), Unbroken: Path to Redemption (2018), and several television series.

Early life Simone is originally from Boston, Massachusetts and during her youth, lived in East Boston, Chelsea, Revere, and Wilbraham. She was abused as a child and placed in Boston's foster care system at thirteen years old. Her father, Anthony Baxter, was unable to serve as her caretaker at the time, though Simone has since said that Baxter has been "a very positive influence" in her life and helped her make the decision to focus on acting. Around the time Simone entered the foster care system, she enrolled at a gym, where she met the owner Kathy DeMarco, who became her mentor. DeMarco introduced Simone to a small non-denominational Christian church and wanted to adopt the teenager, but died before doing so. In 2010, she appeared on the cover of Boston magazine at the age of 20, while living in Boston. and I Can Only Imagine (2018). She is slated to appear in the upcoming films Unbroken: Path to Redemption, God Bless the Broke Road, and Run the Race. Simone has also appeared in several television series, including Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Chuck, and Hitting the Breaks, In 2015, she created the original series "Love Gianna", launched via YouTube channel by REBL HQ, the digital entertainment studio created by Maker Studios and Full Sail University.

In 2016, Livingly included Simone in their red carpet fashion rankings following the Cannes Film Festival and Teen Choice Awards. She was also included in Vogue Germany "Best Dressed" list from the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.

Personal life Simone founded the Gianna Simone Foundation, which provides rescue as well as support to abused and neglected people and animals. Simone also serves on the board of The Plantrician Project.

Simone is of Italian descent and identifies as a Christian and vegan.

Filmography 3rd Shift: Michael's Lament (2009) Beg (2011) Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) 90 Minutes in Heaven (2015) God's Not Dead 2 (2016) Mother's Day (2016)

Run the Race (2017) I Can Only Imagine (2018) Unbroken: Path to Redemption (2018) God Bless the Broken Road (2018)

Television Law & Order: Criminal Intent (1 episode: "Gods & Insects", season 9, 2010) Chuck (1 episode: "Chuck Versus the Wedding Planner", season 4, 2011) Hitting the Breaks (ten episodes, 2016)