Rosalind Ross (writer)

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Rosalind Ruth Ross [1] [2] (born July 5, 1990) [1] [2] [3] is an American screenwriter, film director and former equestrian vaulter. [2] [4] [5] She is best known for writing, directing and executive producing the 2022 feature film Father Stu . [3] [6]

She won a gold medal at the 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games. [3] [4]

She has also written an episode of the 2014 television series Matador . [3] [4]

She was born in Aptos, California. [1] [2] She graduated from Palo Alto High School and Emerson College. [2]

Ross has been in a relationship with Mel Gibson since 2014; they have a son named Lars Gerard Gibson, who was born in January 2017. [3] [4] [7] She is a Christian. [1] [2]

In May 2025, it was announced that Ross will make her second directorial effort with God of the Rodeo, starring Shia LaBeouf. [8]

References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Mbuthia, Mercy (August 21, 2023). "Get to know Rosalind Ross, Mel Gibson's long-time partner". Legit.ng. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Sarkar, Ishani (August 22, 2024). "Who is Rosalind Ross, Mel Gibson's girlfriend who's half his age and the mother of his 9th child? The screenwriter is also a former equestrian vaulter and has been credited with changing the actor's life". South China Morning Post. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Leidy, Levi (January 25, 2025). "Meet Mel Gibson's 34-Year-Old Girlfriend, Rosalind Ross". Parade. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
  5. Kroll, Justin (March 12, 2021). "Writer-Director Rosalind Ross Signs With Range Media Partners". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
  6. Miller, Stuart (April 11, 2022). "Rosalind Ross talks making 'Father Stu' with Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson". The Orange County Register. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
  7. O’Toole, Caitlin (January 24, 2017). "Mel Gibson and Girlfriend Rosalind Ross Welcome Baby Son, Lars Gerard, His Ninth Child". Us Weekly. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
  8. Kroll, Justin (May 5, 2025). "Shia LaBeouf To Star In 'God Of The Rodeo' From Writer-Director Rosalind Ross And Producer Giannina Scott". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 13, 2025.