The Wrestler Actress in question is Marisa Tomei, an American actress who has been active since the 1980s. She is best known for her Academy Award-winning performance in My Cousin Vinny (1992) and for her roles in films such as What Women Want (2000), Anger Management (2003), and The Wrestler (2008). Tomei has also appeared in several television series, including A Different World (1987–88) and Seinfeld (1996–97).