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Jessica Capshaw

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Height:
5' 5"
Hometown:
Columbia

Bio:
Jessica Capshaw (born Jessica Brooke Capshaw in Columbia, Missouri on August 9, 1976) is an American actress. She became a regular on the medical drama Grey’s Anatomy in 2009. It was first reported in December 2008 that Jessica would be joining the cast of Grey’s Anatomy as pediatric surgeon Arizona Robbins, for a multi-episode arc. Although she was initially scheduled to appear in three episodes of the show’s fifth season, series creator Shonda Rhimes, later extended Jessica’s contract to appear in all of the season’s remaining episodes. She then became a series regular in the sixth season. Initial media reaction to the character was positive. Matt Mitovich of TV Guide described her as a “fan favorite.” Before Grey’s, Jessica appeared in shows such as ER, The Practice, Bones, and Head Case. 

Best Known For:
Jessica Capshaw is best known for her role as Jamie Stringer in The Practice and Dr. Arizona Robbins on the ABC medical drama Grey’s Anatomy.

Personal Life:
Jessica Capshaw married Christopher Gavigan on May 22, 2004 at her family’s East Hampton estate. Jessica and Christopher have four children: son Luke Hudson Gavigan (born September 8, 2007) and daughters Eve Augusta Gavigan (born October 20, 2010), Poppy James Gavigan (born June 20, 2012), and Josephine Kate Gavigan (born May 2, 2016).

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Jessica Capshaw Gives Birth

Jessica Capshaw: ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Gives Birth To 4th Child — Congrats

Jessica Capshaw’s family just got a little bit bigger and a WHOLE lot cuter! The ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and her hubby, Christopher Gavigan, happily welcomed a new addition to their family on May 2 and we are already obsessed! Jessica Capshaw, 39, announced via Instagram on May 9 that she gave birth to a healthy baby girl…

May 10, 2016
Grey's Anatomy Arizona Gets Custody

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Finally Reveals Who Gets Full Custody Of Sophia: Callie Or Arizona?

The day has finally arrived. A judge on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ has decided which mother, Callie or Arizona, gets sole custody of their daughter, Sophia. Grab the tissues, because you’re going to need them.
On the May 5 episode of Grey’s Anatomy, Arizona (Jessica Capshaw) and Callie (Sara Ramirez) go toe-to-toe in an emotional battle for custody of Sophia with all of their friends watching. Meanwhile, Alex (Justin Chambers) is forced to make a life or death decision about an unborn infant with Arizona’s guidance.

May 5, 2016
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