In Deadpool, which actress plays Wade Wilson’s fiancée Vanessa?

Morena Baccarin plays Wade Wilson’s fiancée Vanessa in Deadpool.

Vanessa Carlyle is Wade’s partner before and after his transformation into Deadpool. The film presents their relationship as the emotional core of its story, balancing the superhero action with romance and comedy.

Baccarin’s performance made Vanessa an important part of the film rather than simply a character waiting to be rescued. In the comics, Vanessa is also associated with the name Copycat and has shapeshifting abilities, although the 2016 film does not develop that identity in the same way.

Baccarin returned as Vanessa in Deadpool 2. She is sometimes confused with Zazie Beetz, who plays Domino in the sequel, or Brianna Hildebrand, who plays Negasonic Teenage Warhead.