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The Life and Struggles of Hollywood Actress Mia Farrow

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#11: She Stars in Roman Polanski’s Rosemary’s Baby in 1968 and Achieves a Major Breakthrough

In 1968, she stars in Rosemary’s Baby, directed by Roman Polanski, playing a young woman who becomes increasingly isolated and fearful during her pregnancy. The film becomes a critical and commercial success.

Mia Farrow and Roman Polanski in a Paramount Pictures office building while filming ROSEMARY'S BABY (circa 1967). Reportedly while filming, Roman had to tell Mia so often to behave herself that he

Her performance is widely praised for its emotional intensity and vulnerability. The role establishes her as a leading actress in Hollywood and significantly elevates her career. Rosemary’s Baby remains one of her most iconic films, marking a clear transition from television success to major film recognition.