Isotta Rossellini

Isotta Rossellini is a name you might have never heard before. It may be because she was born way back in the 1950s. Isotta is the daughter of a Swedish actress from the 1940s, Ingrid Bergman. Isotta is a literature genius who has finished her PhD in Italian Literature.

Besides being a genius, Isotta also worked as a set decorator for a few movies. However, did you know she had a twin? Explore the life of Isotta and her family background in this article. Here is everything we know about Isotta Rossellini.

Who is Isotta Rossellini?

Isotta is the daughter of the Swedish-German actress Ingrid Bergman and the renowned film director Roberto Rossellini. Interestingly, the surname "Rossellini" happens to be the most common in Italy.

Isotta was born on June 18, 1952, in Rome. However, she did not come into the world alone; Isotta shares her birthdate with her twin sister, Isabella Rossellini. Even though born into a family with roots in the entertainment industry, Isotta chose a different path. 

Rossellini's Educational Background

Isotta's mother was an actress, and her father was a director. Despite her parents being involved in the film industry, Isotta chose not to pursue a career primarily in the film business. Instead, she decided to study literature, Italian to be specific.

She went on to get her PhD in Italian literature from Columbia University in New York. It is no wonder she is called a literature genius. She studies alongside critics like Maristella Lorch and Luciano Rebay. 

After finishing PhD, Isotta started to teach Italian literature. Guess where? At Harvard University, one of the top universities in the world. Isotta decided to take a career path different from her parents. However, this was not the case for her twin sister, Isabella.

Isabella Rossellini, Isotta's Actor Twin

Isabella is the twin sister of Isotta. Although they were raised together, Isabella chose to follow in her parents' footsteps. She pursued a career in the entertainment industry, becoming an actress and a model.

Isabella is a well-known actress in the film industry. She began acting in the 1980s and gained recognition with her role in the 1985 movie "White Nights." She even voiced in the animated movie, "Incredibles 2." Interestingly, not many know Isabella was diagnosed with Scoliosis when she was 11.

Isotta Rossellini's twin sister, Isabella, is a highly talented actress. She has won a Primetime Emmy Award and received nominations for the Golden Globe Awards. In addition to her acting career, Isabella is a model and has worked with the French luxury perfume brand Lancôme.

Meet Isotta's Parents

Isotta was born to Ingrid and Roberto, key figures in the film industry. Ingrid was a celebrated actress from Sweden who had a successful career in Hollywood and international cinema. Roberto was an Italian film director prominent in the neorealist movement.

In 1950, Ingrid and Roberto had a scandalous affair while making the movie "Stromboli." They were in an affair even though they were married to other people. This caused a public backlash, especially in the United States, hurting Bergman's career and reputation.

The couple were married for seven years, from 1950 to 1957. They had three children, including the famous actress Isabella and Isotta. The affair resulted in Bergman's temporary removal from Hollywood, which damaged her public image.

Isotta's Relationship Status

Isotta has had two marriages, but currently, she is happily married to her husband, Richard Aborn. Richard is an attorney, and he married Isotta in the year 1990. Before Richard, Isotta was married to film director Alberto Acciarito. The two were married for just three years, from 1979 to 1982. 

Isotta got married at 27 to Alberto and later remarried at 42. She has two children: Tommaso Acciarito Rossellini, born in Rome in 1979 from her first marriage to Alberto, and Francesca Aborn, born in 1992 from her second husband, Richard.

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