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Gina Carano

Gina Carano is an American actress and former mixed martial artist, born in 1982 in Dallas, Texas.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Gina Carano is an American actress and former mixed martial artist, born in 1982 in Dallas, Texas. She is best known for her MMA career and for acting roles in films such as Haywire, Fast & Furious 6, and Deadpool, as well as the Star Wars series The Mandalorian.

Early life and MMA career

Gina Carano was born on April 16, 1982, in Dallas, Texas. She first gained prominence as a mixed martial artist, competing professionally before transitioning to acting. She is considered a pioneering figure in women's mixed martial arts.

Acting career

Carano's acting career began with the action film Haywire (2011). She subsequently appeared in Fast & Furious 6 (2013) and Deadpool (2016). She gained wider recognition for her role as Cara Dune in the Star Wars series The Mandalorian, appearing in the first two seasons from 2019 to 2020.

Departure from The Mandalorian

In 2021, Disney and Lucasfilm ended their working relationship with Carano following social media posts they described as unacceptable, including posts criticized as comparing political persecution to the Holocaust. Carano filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm in 2024; the matter was settled in 2025.

Public profile

Carano is known for her background in mixed martial arts and her roles in action films and television. Her post-2021 acting status is not clearly verified, but she remains publicly associated with entertainment and combat sports.

Key facts

  • Carano first gained prominence as a mixed martial artist before moving into acting.
  • She is known for roles in Haywire, Fast & Furious 6, Deadpool, and The Mandalorian.
  • She played Cara Dune in the first two seasons of The Mandalorian from 2019 to 2020.
  • Disney and Lucasfilm ended their relationship with her in 2021 after controversial social media posts.
  • She filed a wrongful termination lawsuit in 2024, which was settled in 2025.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Gina Carano?
Gina Carano is an American actress and former mixed martial artist known for her MMA career and roles in Haywire, Fast & Furious 6, Deadpool, and The Mandalorian.
How old is Gina Carano?
She was born on April 16, 1982, so she is 44 years old as of July 23, 2026.
What movies has Gina Carano been in?
Her best-known film roles include Haywire (2011), Fast & Furious 6 (2013), and Deadpool (2016).
Why was Gina Carano fired from The Mandalorian?
Disney and Lucasfilm said they ended her employment after social media posts they considered offensive and unacceptable, including posts criticized as comparing political persecution to the Holocaust.
What is Gina Carano's net worth?
A reliable, up-to-date net worth figure was not found in the provided sources. Published estimates vary, but they are not verified here.
Is Gina Carano still acting?
The provided sources show that she remains publicly associated with acting, but they do not confirm a current active acting slate. Her post-2021 acting status is not clearly verified in the sources provided.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gina_Carano
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, career overview, The Mandalorian role, firing, and lawsuit timeline.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2335794/gina-carano
    Supports: Birthdate and MMA profile.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2442289/
    Supports: Acting credits and note that she was fired from Lucasfilm after a controversial post.
  4. Hollywood Life — https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/who-is-gina-carano-actress-4326108/
    Supports: Birth date, firing context, and lawsuit settlement reporting.