I've become really good at turning down the boring, pretty girl roles, the trophy wife, supermodel, beautiful girlfriend roles. I mean, playing somebody who's perfect holds no allure for me, whatsoever. It's just boring.

In these movies her costume consisted of blue makeup and some strategically placed prosthetics on her otherwise nude body. Early life
Romijn was born in Berkeley California United States. Romijn was asked by Elle magazine in April 2002 whether making Femme Fatale had given her any new ideas about her sexuality.

Rebecca Alie Romijn (pron. : /roʊˈmeɪn/ roh-MAYN; Dutch: [roːˈmɛin]; born November 6 1972) is an American actress and former fashion model. She is best known for her role as Mystique in the X-Men films and for her recurring role as Alexis Meade on the television series Ugly Betty.