The actress Jennifer Connelly celebrates 54 today
Her film debut came with a small role in Sergio Leone’s epic Once Upon a Time in America, but it was her starring role in Labyrinth, opposite David Bowie, that cemented her as a young star in Hollywood
The actress Jennifer Connelly celebrates 54 today
The actress Jennifer Connelly was born on December 12, 1970, in Cairo, New York, USA. Raised in Brooklyn Heights, she had an early exposure to the arts and entertainment industry, which laid the foundation for her future career.
Connelly’s career in show business began at a young age, as she started modeling and appearing in commercials. Her film debut came with a small role in Sergio Leone’s epic Once Upon a Time in America (1984), but it was her starring role in Labyrinth (1986), opposite David Bowie, that cemented her as a young star and the fantasy film gained a cult following.
As she matured, Connelly transitioned into more dramatic roles. Her breakout performance in Requiem for a Dream (2000) displayed her remarkable depth as an actress, portraying a young woman caught in a downward spiral of addiction. She continued to impress audiences and critics alike with her role in A Beautiful Mind (2001), where she played Alicia Nash, the supportive wife of mathematician John Nash. Her portrayal earned her an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress.
Throughout her career, Connelly has worked in a variety of genres, from dramas to action films. Some of her notable roles include The Hulk (2003), Blood Diamond (2006), and Noah (2014). She also ventured into television, starring in the science-fiction series Snowpiercer (2020-present), where she plays the enigmatic Melanie Cavill.
Jennifer Connelly married British actor Paul Bettany in 2003, and the couple has three children. The pair first met while working on A Beautiful Mind and share a love for family life and the arts.
In recent years, Connelly has remained an active working actress.
Look back at an iconic scene from the 1986 movie Labyrinth starring Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie
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