Rooney Mara's Life and Relationship Highlights with Joaquin Phoenix

Famous Actress : Rooney Mara is known for her roles in movies like The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Carol.

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Animal Rights Advocate : Rooney is passionate about animal rights and spoke about it in a letter after becoming a mother.

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