He reportedly had a "dalliance" with actress Rose McGowan during the shooting of Grindhouse. In October 2007, Elle Magazine revealed that Rodriguez had cast McGowan in the title role in his remake of Barbarella. They split up in October 2009.
hE rEportedly hAd a "dAlliance" with aCtrEss rose mCgowan DUriNg the shootInG Of gRINdhOusE iN oCtober 2007 Elle Magazine RevEaleD That rOdRIguez had cAst mCgowaN in the title rOle in hiS REmaKe of barBareLLa THeY SpLit up in OctOBEr 2009