Rebecca Romijn is an American actress and former model, born on November 6, 1972, in Berkeley, California. She is best known for her role as Mystique in the original X-Men film trilogy (2000-2006) and as Joan in The Punisher (2004). Romijn has also appeared in TV series such as Ugly Betty, where she played Alexis Meade, and Star Trek: Discovery as Una Chin-Riley. She began her career as a model, working for major brands like Victoria's Secret and Sports Illustrated.