Morena Baccarin recalls her most memorable family vacation with husband Ben McKenzie and kids

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• Why Japan became the family’s standout trip
• Filming abroad: the making of a Prime Video action film
• Her approach to reviews and public reaction
• Hit projects and career highlights
• 25 things fans might not know about Morena Baccarin

Actor Morena Baccarin remembers a family trip that changed how she sees travel and parenting. The star says a recent visit to Japan with husband Ben McKenzie and their children remains her top vacation. She also spoke about juggling blockbuster shoots, international locations and what matters when critics weigh in on her work.

Why Japan became the family’s standout trip

Baccarin calls Japan a transformational holiday for her family. She highlights the food, everyday rituals and the culture as the things that made the trip unforgettable.

• She traveled with her husband, Ben McKenzie, and their children.
• The experience blended sightseeing, dining and family time.
• It left a strong impression on both her and the kids.

Filming abroad: the making of a Prime Video action film

Baccarin spent months away from home while shooting the action-adventure film The Wrecking Crew. Production moved between New Zealand and Hawaii, placing her on set with major genre names.

• The movie pairs estranged brothers on a mission to uncover their father’s death.
• Her co-stars include Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa.
• Location work meant long stretches of solo travel for the actress.

Her approach to reviews and public reaction

Baccarin admits she rarely checks critics. She only reads reviews when someone tells her they are favorable. That selective curiosity keeps her focused on the craft.

The Wrecking Crew has enjoyed warm notices. The film earned positive marks on review aggregators and drew praise from major outlets for its action choreography and cast chemistry.

Hit projects and career highlights

The film is one of several large projects on Baccarin’s résumé. She balances franchise work with smaller roles and values steady employment above all.

• She often travels for roles, embracing location shoots.
• Working consistently remains a career high point for her.
• She finds pride and gratitude in each new job.

25 things fans might not know about Morena Baccarin

1. Her favorite homemade meals are risotto alla Milanese and osso buco.
2. The last binge she enjoyed was the political drama The Diplomat.
3. She prefers summer for swimming and outdoor runs.
4. One vivid childhood memory is moving from Brazil to New York City.
5. The oldest item she still has is the baby blanket she came home from the hospital with.
6. She only looks at reviews if someone tells her they’re good.
7. On a film, she learned how to ride a horse while working on The Good House.
8. Arts and crafts are a constant at home; creative projects are always happening.
9. She supports the International Rescue Committee for its global humanitarian work.
10. Meeting Meryl Streep at 18 was a memorable, starstruck moment.
11. Her most treasured keepsake is her grandmother’s ruby brooch.
12. When ordering takeout, she usually picks pizza.
13. As a teenager, her celebrity crush was Axl Rose.
14. If not an actor, she says she might have tried to be a singer, despite not being one.
15. Her ultimate comfort meal is Margherita pizza paired with wine.
16. She measures career pride in work itself—every job brings gratitude.
17. She speaks Portuguese as a private skill.
18. Mary J. Blige’s “Real Love” evokes memories from her youth.
19. Her first paid work was babysitting at age 13.
20. Growing up, she admired Meryl Streep as a role model.
21. The most unforgettable vacation she’s taken is the trip to Japan with her family.
22. Her favorite book is The Great Gatsby.
23. English was the strongest subject for her in school.
24. She never leaves home without her phone, lip balm and sunglasses.
25. She is a passionate soccer fan who gets loud during World Cup matches.