But there’s so much more to Tomei than the iconic fast-talking character of Mona Lisa Vito.

Still, she went on tocollege, and that’s where her big break came.

She wasn’t the star, but Tomei got her first taste of an acting world beyond daytime.

Marisa Tomei

Sometimes one year on a television set can change the rest of your life in many ways.

There has never been any proof of truth to this rumor.

Tomei appeared in another film with Downey Jr. after “Chaplin.”

Marisa Tomei

They also starred in “Only You,” with the actor andBiographyreports that the two even shared aromance.

He also wasn’t the only actor Tomei has been romantically linked to.

However, Tomei has opted to never marry, with work being her primary focus.

Marisa Tomei

As of this writing, she has several new projects in the works.

Another film, “She Came To Me,” is in pre-production (viaIMDb).

Marisa Tomei

Marisa Tomei