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I am told frequently both online and in person that by being a part of such a special show I have in some way changed someone's life. This is hugely meaningful to me. I am here to let you know that I am the one who has been changed. Not just by playing such a well written multi-dimensional character but by the fandom itself. I have heard your stories, your pain, your struggles, your achievements and I have truly felt you. I have learned. I have grown.

—Rebecca Mader src

Rebecca Mader is the English actress who portrays Zelena and Kelly West on ABC's Once Upon a Time.

Biography

Rebecca Mader was born on April 24,[1] 1977 in the town of Cambridge in England.[2] She is of partial German descent.[3] Rebecca started out at a successful model at sixteen for the Ford Modeling Agency. In early 2000, she transitioned into acting on television by landing television guest spots. She worked on several soap operas and was offered a contract role on All My Children in 2003, but she turned it down in favor of a seventeen episode arc on the soap drama as English gangster Morgan Gordon.[2]

Three years later, Rebecca had a memorable turn as a fashion editor in the film The Devil Wears Prada. Her break into fame came when she joined the cast of the hit television show Lost in 2008 as cultural anthropologist Charlotte Lewis, with an original eight episode stint that grew to twenty episodes in total.[2]

After wrapping up her role on Lost, Rebecca looked to the big screen, where her projects included portraying Ewan McGregor's ex-wife in the 2009 film The Men Who Stare at Goats.[2]

Rebecca was married to Joseph Arongino, but they separated in 2007. On December 29, 2014, she announced her engagement to Marcus Kayne via her Twitter account.[4] The two were married on November 23, 2016.[5]

On May 12, 2017, Mader announced that she would not be back as series regular for the series' seventh season, though it was not her choice, and instead was a creative decision.[6] However, in September 2017, it was revealed that she would return for multiple episodes in the seventh season.[7]

Trivia

To my Darling Pretties,
First of all I would like to start by congratulating Adam, Eddie, Lana, Bobby and Colin on the pick up of Once Upon A Time! I am truly happy for you all and most importantly for the fans that will get to keep tuning in each week to see where they will take us.
A lot of you have been asking if I will be joining everyone in Season 7, so I wanted to let you know personally that unfortunately I am not. This wasn't my choice but a creative decision of the shows that I totally respect and understand.
The most important thing is that you all know how much you mean to me. I am told frequently both online and in person that by being a part of such a special show I have in some way changed someone's life. This is hugely meaningful to me. I am here to let you know that I am the one who has been changed. Not just by playing such a well written multi-dimensional character but by the fandom itself. I have heard your stories, your pain, your struggles, your achievements and I have truly felt you. I have learned. I have grown. I am a better person because of you, the fans and everyone that blessed me with this opportunity to play such an iconic role.
Congrats all and thank you! I look forward to the next. I invite you to come with me on this journey.
I am forever changed. And I'm wicked. And Wicked Always Wins.
Forever yours,
Bex 💚[6]
To all the magical #oncers out there. Thank you. Thank you for being a part of this magical chapter in my life. I am sad today. But mostly I am grateful that it all happened. I love you all💚 #mypretties ✨ #OnceUponATime[15]
Grateful. This is the first word that comes to my mind when I think of #onceuponatime This role of #Zelena came to me at a time in my life when I needed it most. The show came in and scooped me up in its arms and took me on a journey I couldn’t have imagined. I have learned so much as an artist but more importantly as a person. You, the fans have embraced me and made me feel loved and seen in a way that has changed me for the better. Zelena taught me how to be me. That no matter your past or your mistakes every day is a new opportunity to get back up, dust yourself off and keep going. Thank you Adam and Eddy for giving me the gift of playing the Wicked Witch. Thank you all for watching and being there all the way. So much love. Today and forever 💚 #mypretties[16]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Note
2003 Mimic 3: Sentinel Carmen
2003 Replay Belinda Brown
2005 Hitch[17][18] Kim
2006 The Devil Wears Prada Jocelyn
2007 Mr. Smith and Mrs. Smith Jordan
2007 Great World of Sound Pam
2008 The Rainbow Tribe Sra. Murray
2009 The Men Who Stare at Goats Debora Wilton
2010 Ceremony Esme Ball
2010 The Big Bang Zooey Wigner
2011 Cougars, Inc. Mary
2013 Iron Man 3 Sweat shop agent
2014 It's Gawd! Holly
TV
Year Title Role Note
2000 Madigan Men Kim 1 episode
2001 Third Watch Mandy 1 episode
2003 All My Children Morgan Gordon Starring
2003 Fastlane Nicole Martin 1 episode
2003 Guiding Light Mulher Misteriosa 2 episodes
2004 Samantha: An American Girl Holiday Cornelia Edwards TV Movie
2004 One Life to Live Margaret Cochran Starring
2005 Law & Order: Trial by Jury Melanie Ferris 1 episode
2005 Stella Garota Bonita 1 episode
2005 Starved Garota Puma Heather 2 episodes
2006 Conviction Hannah 1 episode
2006 Love Monkey Grace 3 episodes
2006-2007 Justice Alden Tuller Starring, 13 episodes
2007 Private Practice Leslie 1 episode
2008-2009; 2010 Lost Charlotte Lewis Starring- 17 episodes
2009 Ring of Deceit Madison Byrne TV Film
2010 Law & Order: LA Rebecca Townley 1 episode
2011 Second City This Week Celebrity Guest 1 episode
2011 No Ordinary Family Victoria Morrow 5 episodes
2011 Covert Affairs Franka 1 episode
2011 Friends with Benefits Ariel 1 episode
2011 Alphas Griffin 1 episode
2011 Aim High Ms Walker 3 episodes
2012 Work It Grace Hudson Starring- 13 episodes
2012 Fringe Jessica Holt 2 episodes
2012 White Collar Abigail Kincaid 1 episode
2012 30 Rock Super Hot Lady 1 episode
2013 Drop Dead Diva Mistress Robin 1 episode
2014 Warehouse 13 Lisa Da Vinci 1 episode
2014 Blue Bloods Tori Parsons 1 episode
2014–2018 Once Upon a Time Zelena / Kelly West Guest Starring (season 3–4, 7)

Starring (season 5-6)

2015 Hawaii Five-0 Nicole Booth 1 episode

Appearances

Note: "Archive" denotes archive footage.

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