Gabrielle Giffords

Politician

Birthday June 8, 1970

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Tucson, AZ

Age 54 years old

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About

Democratic member of House of Representatives from Arizona who served her state from 2001 to 2012. She survived a nearly fatal gunshot wound to the head on January 8, 2011. When she handed in her resignation so that she could focus on her recovery she received a standing ovation from the entire House.

Before Fame

She attended Scripps College and Cornell University where she studied Mexican American relations.

Trivia

She is the second cousin of actress Gwyneth Paltrow.

Family Life

She married NASA astronaut Mark Kelly on November 10, 2007; they have daughters named Claudia and Claire.

Associated With

She was interviewed by Diane Sawyer about her tragic ordeal.