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# Suvari stronger after rough year
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/suvari-stronger-after-rough-year/
- Published: 2005-12-23T16:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T08:23:03.000Z
- Author: Carolyn Sackariason
- Tags: Entertainment, Santa Monica, #archive-import

Actress Mena Suvari has had a challenging year both personally and professionally, but reflecting back on it, she said she’s a better person and actress for it.

Recently divorced from director Richard Brinkmann, the 26-year-old appears to have the self-reflection and wisdom of a Hollywood veteran. And her experience on the set of “Rumor Has It,” where she plays Annie, has helped her realize how fortunate she is — particularly having the opportunity to work with legendary actors Shirley MacLaine, Kevin Costner, Jennifer Aniston and veteran director Rob Reiner.

“It was really one of the best times I’ve

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/2026/10/122305-13_01.jpg)

(Photo: Special to the Daily Press)

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on December 23, 2005.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/122305.pdf?ref=smdp.com)