Bridget Moynahan is one of those faces almost everyone recognizes—even if they can’t immediately place where from. Some remember her as Natasha, the elegant rival who complicated Carrie Bradshaw’s love life on Sex and the City. Others know her as the confident bartender in Coyote Ugly, or as the no-nonsense district attorney on Blue Bloods.
But behind the familiar roles and red-carpet appearances is a story far less predictable than many fans might expect.
She Didn’t Dream of Fame
Long before acting and modeling entered her life, Bridget Moynahan imagined a very different future. Growing up, she thought she would become a dentist—a goal she once explained came from a surprisingly practical obsession with dental care. While that career path never materialized, it says a lot about her grounded, disciplined personality long before Hollywood entered the picture.
