Jennifer Connelly Biography

Occup.Actress
FromUSA
BornDecember 12, 1970
Age53 years
Early Life
Jennifer Connelly was born upon December 12, 1970, in Cairo, New York, USA. She is an American actress known for her roles in various films as well as television programs. Jennifer grew up in Brooklyn Heights, New York, with her daddy, Gerard Connelly, a clothing supplier and also her mommy Eileen, an antique dealer. She is of Irish as well as Norwegian origins.

Jennifer's rate of interest in acting started when she was young, and she participated in the prominent St. Ann's School in Brooklyn. At the age of 10, she began her career by modeling for print and television promotions, consisting of advertisements for significant brands like Levi's and also McDonald's.

Performing Career
Jennifer Connelly made her acting launching in 1984 with a small role in the film "Once Upon a Time in America", directed by Sergio Leone. However, it was her performance as a young adult called Sarah in the 1986 fantasy film "Labyrinth" that would bring her to the interest of a wider audience. The movie, routed by Jim Henson and featuring David Bowie, has actually because ended up being a cult standard.

Over the years, Jennifer has actually collaborated with a number of well-known directors and actors. In 1990, she starred contrary Billy Crudup in "The Hot Spot", guided by Dennis Hopper. In 1991, she showed up in "The Rocketeer", a Disney film guided by Joe Johnston and starring Tim Robbins.

One of Jennifer's many unforgettable roles remained in the 2000 drama "Requiem for a Dream", directed by Darren Aronofsky. Her portrayal of a drug-addicted lady made her critical acclaim and also a complying with amongst independent movie fans.

Jennifer reached the top of her occupation in 2001 with her function in the well-known film "A Beautiful Mind". Starring together with Russell Crowe, she played the partner of genius mathematician John Nash, who struggled with schizophrenia. Her efficiency made her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA Award.

Jennifer continued to work in both mainstream and also independent movies throughout the 2000s and also 2010s. A few of her significant roles include "House of Sand as well as Fog" (2003), "Blood Diamond" (2006), "Reservation Road" (2007), and "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (2008).

Extra just recently, Jennifer has actually appeared in "Noah" (2014), "American Pastoral" (2016), and also "Alita: Battle Angel" (2019). She has additionally ventured into television, playing the lead role in the TNT television collection "Snowpiercer".

Personal Life
Jennifer Connelly wed star Paul Bettany in 2003 after fulfilling him on the set of "A Beautiful Mind". They have two children with each other, Stellan as well as Agnes, in addition to Jennifer's kid Kai from her previous connection with photographer David Dugan.

Jennifer is involved in various humanitarian tasks, consisting of functioning as an ambassador for Save the Children as well as Amnesty International. She has additionally been a representative for the clean water effort Charity: Water.

To conclude, Jennifer Connelly is an established actress with an occupation covering more than three years. With an Academy Award under her belt as well as a wide range of unforgettable performances, Jennifer has established herself as a talented and versatile actress in Hollywood.

Our collection contains 22 quotes who is written / told by Jennifer.

Related authors: Sergio Leone (Director), Tim Robbins (Actor), Dennis Hopper (Actor), Darren Aronofsky (Director), Jim Henson (Entertainer), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Russell Crowe (Actor), Paul Bettany (Actor), Billy Crudup (Actor), David Bowie (Musician)

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22 Famous quotes by Jennifer Connelly

Small: Im so happy in the projects that Im able to make, to be involved in projects like this. This isnt alway
"I'm so happy in the projects that I'm able to make, to be involved in projects like this. This isn't always where it was at for me, I started working when I was a kid. I'm just a different person now, I'm 30. I started working when I was 11 and it's a different ballgame"
Small: I try to stay focused on my life and do try not to be brought into the Hollywood fantasy
"I try to stay focused on my life and do try not to be brought into the Hollywood fantasy"
Small: Everything changes as a mother. Yes, work has changed. The projects that I choose are even more importa
"Everything changes as a mother. Yes, work has changed. The projects that I choose are even more important to me now. The world he's growing up in and the kind of stimulus that is out there; they are so precious and I'd do anything to protect him"
Small: I didnt expect to win the Oscar. You grow up watching the Oscars on TV and you think it happens to fanc
"I didn't expect to win the Oscar. You grow up watching the Oscars on TV and you think it happens to fancy people. It was really surreal"
Small: We live in downtown Manhattan and we have pretty big windows that looked right at the World Trade Cente
"We live in downtown Manhattan and we have pretty big windows that looked right at the World Trade Center. I was home along with Kai and we watched it all happen. I was holding him in my arms and we were looking out the window when the second plane hit"
Small: People who are incapable of having any kind of intimate relationship have to turn to feeling this incre
"People who are incapable of having any kind of intimate relationship have to turn to feeling this incredible hunger and void, have to turn to some quantifiable external product to make them feel whole"
Small: Its funny looking at yourself. You know how it is when you look back at old pictures? Its just funny lo
"It's funny looking at yourself. You know how it is when you look back at old pictures? It's just funny looking back at yourself walking and talking at age 14"
Small: I cant comment on any outside perception. Im happy to come out and talk about movies that Ive worked on
"I can't comment on any outside perception. I'm happy to come out and talk about movies that I've worked on in a setting like this. Otherwise, I have my own life that I live which is very different and private"
Small: Growing up, being watched from the outside... its kind of very taxing and maybe I should just do some k
"Growing up, being watched from the outside... it's kind of very taxing and maybe I should just do some kind of manual labor-it might be more relaxing. But I can't, it's not in my nature"
Small: I had a good time working with Russell Crowe, Ron Howard and Ed Harris. It was a great cast and Russell
"I had a good time working with Russell Crowe, Ron Howard and Ed Harris. It was a great cast and Russell worked really hard, doing tons of research and questioning everything"
Small: I felt for a long time that this is what I want to do so Im happy at this point to just take my time an
"I felt for a long time that this is what I want to do so I'm happy at this point to just take my time and work on projects that I feel strongly about, and the rest of the time just live my life"
Small: I dont always like my own behavior. I havent known anyone who is perfect all the time
"I don't always like my own behavior. I haven't known anyone who is perfect all the time"
Small: It was, when I read it, I thought, such a beautiful script. I loved the story. I thought it was well ha
"It was, when I read it, I thought, such a beautiful script. I loved the story. I thought it was well handled. I thought it was even more moving because it was a true story and that made it even more poignant"
Small: I try to do a lot of research beforehand so I know where I want to go with a scene. I try not to get to
"I try to do a lot of research beforehand so I know where I want to go with a scene. I try not to get too stressed about it, because I find that's the worst thing"
Small: You cant predict what someone else is going to do and when someone else is going to leave
"You can't predict what someone else is going to do and when someone else is going to leave"
Small: I dont know if I was a star. I was certainly working a lot and that was strange because there were good
"I don't know if I was a star. I was certainly working a lot and that was strange because there were good things about it and things that were difficult"
Small: I do finish reading a script and say, Why are they making it and what are they talking about? I like to
"I do finish reading a script and say, Why are they making it and what are they talking about? I like to try and be responsible in my choices in that way"
Small: When its good its great, its really great
"When it's good it's great, it's really great"
Small: Ive chosen not to live in Hollywood, and instead I live in Brooklyn, New York. Its how I like to live.
"I've chosen not to live in Hollywood, and instead I live in Brooklyn, New York. It's how I like to live. I'd rather hang out with my kids and family when I'm not working. Going to premieres is not my idea of a fun night out"
Small: Thats a great feeling to know that Im going into a project that I have no idea what will become of that
"That's a great feeling to know that I'm going into a project that I have no idea what will become of that movie, but I really trust Ang Lee. And I really trusted Ron. It's just really nice to work with people that you feel that way about"
Small: Dark Water was one of my favourite films to shoot because of Walter. I had seen the previous films he h
"Dark Water was one of my favourite films to shoot because of Walter. I had seen the previous films he had directed, Central Station and Motorcycle Diaries, and I thought they were great. I really trusted him"
Small: If you get too attached to how you want it to come out the other side, you freeze. I try to trust that
"If you get too attached to how you want it to come out the other side, you freeze. I try to trust that it will work out in the end"