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11 Reasons Why Zooey Deschanel is a Rock Star

Zooey Deschanel: actress, singer, fashionista, and entrepreneur. She has everything going for her and isn’t slowing down any time soon. Most recently, she stars in New Girl and has been featured on SNL, and the third volume of She & Him is now available on iTunes. There were even several articles written about her growing out her bangs– talk about being in the public eye! What makes this 32 year-old such a rock star? 

1. She can hold her own with the guys. 

2. She has spent quality time with Joseph Gordon-Levitt.


3. She is the “she” of She & Him.

4. Her sister is Bones.

5. She starred in Elf.

6. She hangs out with her dog in pajamas… and shares the moment on Instagram.

7. She has her own production company and is the co-founder of Hello Giggles.


8. She has been the host of Saturday Night Live AND the subject of a skit.


9. She rocks retro fashion.


10. She directed “I Could’ve Been Your Girl”.


11. She is active and entertaining on Twitter.

I am a junior and a Campus Correspondent for Connecticut College! I am majoring in American Studies and a PICA scholar. I was a High School Ambassador for HerCampus in 2010-2011 and a contibuting writer 2011-2012. I love writing, editing, and social media. This fall, I am a Student Coordinator for the Women's Center, a photographer for College Relations, and am also a member of SafetyNet. When I'm not writing, I love being outside and enjoy many many different types of music. I also enjoy shopping at the Container Store, sharpie markers, thunderstorms, onesies, Gilmore Girls, The Newsroom, New Girl, 60 Minutes, and The West Wing.