Marisa Tomei (born December 4, 1964) is an American stage, film and television actress. Tomei first came to prominence as a supporting cast member on The Cosby Show spin-off, A Different World, in 1987.

She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in My Cousin Vinny at the 1993 ceremony; she and Brian sat next to Jack Nicholson.

Brian pulled off a miracle helping her win her Academy Award in "Peter, Peter, Caviar Eater".