Was in consideration for the role of Selina Kyle/Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises (2012), but Anne Hathaway was cast instead . She also lost to Amy Adams for Lois Lane in Man of Steel (2013). Kate and her sister Rooney Mara both appeared in Best Picture Oscar nominated films in 2011. Rooney was in The Social Network (2010), Kate in 127 Hours (2010). Her favorite films are Coal Miner's Daughter (1980), The Sound of Music (1965), Lady Jane (1986), The English Patient (1996) and Friday Night Lights (2004). Her paternal grandfather was of Irish descent and her paternal grandmother was of half German, as well as of French-Canadian and Irish, ancestry. Her mother is of Irish and Italian descent.
Mara credits her vegan diet and regular workouts for keeping herself fit. Mara has stated she comes from a "huge" family. Her father is one of 11 children. She has 22 aunts and uncles and 40 cousins. She was in a relationship with actor Max Minghella for several years, starting in 2010. Great-uncle Dan Rooney was the US Ambassador to Ireland from 2009 to 2012. Cousin of John Mara Jr.. Kate and her younger sister Patricia have their mother's maiden name, Rooney, as their middle name, but her sister takes it as her first name and is known professionally as Rooney Mara. Since April of 2015. Is in a relationship with British actor Jamie Bell. Is contractually permitted to attend any Super Bowl involving the Steelers or Giants due to her arc on 24 (2001) causing her to miss Super Bowl XL (2006).
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