Jennifer Beals Biography

Jennifer Beals, Actress
Born asJennifer Sue Beals
Occup.Actress
FromUSA
SpousesAlexandre Rockwell (1986-1996)
Ken Dixon (1998)
BornDecember 19, 1963
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Age60 years
Early Life
Jennifer Sue Beals was born on December 19, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She is the child of Jeanne Anderson, an Irish-American school instructor, and Alfred Beals, an African-American supermarket owner. Jennifer has two brother or sisters, a sibling named Gregory, and sis named Bobby. Beals was raised in the Fisk area of Chicago, where she went to the Progressive Fisk Elementary School.

Jennifer's early life was a mix of diverse cultural experiences. Her mom's Irish Catholic background and her father's African-American Baptist heritage both played considerable roles in forming her upbringing. In her early years, Jennifer was a leading trainee and showed impressive ability in dance and theater. She attended the distinguished Goodman School of Drama (now known as The Theatre School at DePaul University).

Career Breakthrough: Flashdance
Jennifer Beals' big break came when she was studying at Yale University, learning American Literature. She was cast as the lead role of Alexandra 'Alex' Owens in the 1983 movie "Flashdance". Directed by Adrian Lyne, the film was an enormous success, grossing over $200 million around the world. Jennifer ended up being an immediate star and sign of female empowerment, inspiring millions with her character Alex's journey as a young woman who dreams of becoming a professional dancer.

Development of a Career
After the success of Flashdance, Jennifer Beals continued her acting profession with a string of film and tv appearances, consisting of a lead function in "The Bride" (1985) alongside Sting and a Golden Globe-nominated efficiency in the romantic comedy "Vampire's Kiss" (1988) with Nicolas Cage. She also appeared in the funny "Roger Dodger" (2002) with Campbell Scott and Jesse Eisenberg.

Beals gained even more acknowledgment for her work in "Devil in a Blue Dress" (1995), a seriously acclaimed noir thriller film along with Denzel Washington and Don Cheadle. Despite her rising success, Jennifer made sure that her education was not left and finished from Yale University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Literature.

The L Word and Beyond
Jennifer Beals made a substantial return to the spotlight when she took on the function of Bette Porter in the groundbreaking Showtime tv series "The L Word" (2004-2009). The series, which focused on a group of lesbian buddies residing in Los Angeles, gathered many awards and became a cultural phenomenon. As an executive producer and integral cast member, Beals played a role both in front of and behind the camera, utilizing her acting expertise and industry impact to expand opportunities for diverse perspectives in tv.

After "The L Word", Jennifer preserved a steady acting career, with roles in television series such as "Lie to Me" (2010-2011), "The Chicago Code" (2011), and "Proof" (2015). Most recently, Beals repeated her function as Bette Porter in the reboot of "The L Word", entitled "The L Word: Generation Q" (2019-present), which continues the story of the original characters while introducing a brand-new generation of LGBTQ+ people.

Personal Life
Jennifer Beals wed independent filmmaker Alexandre Rockwell in 1986, however the couple divorced in 1996. In 1998, Beals got married with Canadian entrepreneur Ken Dixon, with whom she has a daughter named Ella (born in 2005). Jennifer, who determines as heterosexual, has actually been an outspoken supporter for LGBTQ+ rights and equality throughout her profession. In addition to her acting talents, Beals is an accomplished photographer and a dedicated environmental activist.

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

Related authors: Nicolas Cage (Actor), Campbell Scott (Actor), Denzel Washington (Actor), Jesse Eisenberg (Actor), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Adrian Lyne (Director)

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22 Famous quotes by Jennifer Beals

Small: It became very clear to the director that it would be foolish not to use our friendship. I had tried to
"It became very clear to the director that it would be foolish not to use our friendship. I had tried to talk to him about it because all the relationships in the film are so, not negative, but antagonistic. There's not a lot of love going around"
Small: I said, wouldnt it be nice, instead of having these women fight with each other over men, which seems t
"I said, wouldn't it be nice, instead of having these women fight with each other over men, which seems to be more of a cliche, wouldn't it be wonderful if they were the true comrades and it took these men much more time to infiltrate their friendships"
Small: There was a sense of all the things that go on on the street, particularly in New York, that you are ju
"There was a sense of all the things that go on on the street, particularly in New York, that you are just completely unaware of, that that conversation could be happening at any time. I loved the instability of the camera. It's just an unstable world"
Small: Oftentimes what happens is that the writer understands one character, but they dont understand the othe
"Oftentimes what happens is that the writer understands one character, but they don't understand the other one, and the other one ends up not being written as well"
Small: Making sure that when my child went to school people were enlightened enough not to torture them, you k
"Making sure that when my child went to school people were enlightened enough not to torture them, you know?"
Small: Ive had some of the best craft services on independent movies, actually, because they get more creative
"I've had some of the best craft services on independent movies, actually, because they get more creative, generally, with a smaller budget. The work is still the same. I didn't really notice the difference other than I was getting dressed behind a curtain, basically"
Small: I knew there was something I had to do yesterday. I couldnt remember what it is. I cant figure it out.
"I knew there was something I had to do yesterday. I couldn't remember what it is. I can't figure it out. I know it's a holiday. I know I don't have a meeting. It's very confusing"
Small: Certainly from the rehearsal process with Elizabeth I think it was very clear. Well let me start again.
"Certainly from the rehearsal process with Elizabeth I think it was very clear. Well let me start again. We were initially supposed to be more combative"
Small: What is their potential for evil what is their potential for wickedness? Thats the only time that those
"What is their potential for evil; what is their potential for wickedness? That's the only time that those characters become interesting to watch"
Small: Oh, this absolute loneliness and the game - loving to play the game, loving to go and tell stories to m
"Oh, this absolute loneliness and the game - loving to play the game, loving to go and tell stories to men that certainly weren't true, just for the sport of it, just to see how they would react"
Small: By annihilating somebody else in whatever way, then that person feels that they also have the ability t
"By annihilating somebody else in whatever way, then that person feels that they also have the ability to, then, restore the person"
Small: It doesnt seem as if theres that much of a difference between a big production and a little production,
"It doesn't seem as if there's that much of a difference between a big production and a little production, other than you have a smaller space in which to get dressed and you have a shorter waiting time"
Small: You automatically are trusting because not only is the person a friend, they are so incredibly gifted t
"You automatically are trusting because not only is the person a friend, they are so incredibly gifted that you know someone is going to be able to hit the ball back to you across the net"
Small: Im just talking specifically of womens friendships. If two women go to a bar and they are fighting over
"I'm just talking specifically of women's friendships. If two women go to a bar and they are fighting over men, it makes it much easier for the men. If two women are very close and they act as it makes it very difficult for the men to pull one over on anybody"
Small: When you have to play a character that seems to be a relatively decent person and seems to be like your
"When you have to play a character that seems to be a relatively decent person and seems to be like yourself, I think the trick in that kind of character, so that you don't become a cliche, is to find where their weaknesses are"
Small: The love scenes that worked, regardless of the director, were the ones where the actors werent fearful.
"The love scenes that worked, regardless of the director, were the ones where the actors weren't fearful. When somebody was fearful, you could see it right away. It takes you out of the story, and that's to be avoided at all costs"
Small: I wouldnt want them to feel lonely or outcast ever in any way. And no matter where they were in the wor
"I wouldn't want them to feel lonely or outcast ever in any way. And no matter where they were in the world, I'd want them to always feel incredibly confident about who they were and proud"
Small: I think that the two of them have been doing this for a really long time and it is more like sport.
"I think that the two of them have been doing this for a really long time and it is more like sport. Yes, they would love to find a lasting relationship, but it's not likely to happen the way they are going about it"
Small: I think that in some ways everybody is like Roger. Everybody thinks that when their friends have a prob
"I think that in some ways everybody is like Roger. Everybody thinks that when their friends have a problem, that they know the answer and that it's much easier to analyze the problems of other people than your own"
Small: I dont think Roger Dodger is really about men. I think it is more about relationships and about how you
"I don't think Roger Dodger is really about men. I think it is more about relationships and about how you present yourself, not only to the opposite sex, but to yourself. What lies are you going to tell yourself in order to get through the day?"
Small: You can make yourself feel better about yourself if you project your shadow side, if you project your o
"You can make yourself feel better about yourself if you project your shadow side, if you project your own potential for evil onto someone else. By annihilating them and, therefore, your shadow, you bring yourself into some state of purity or reformation"
Small: My husband does so many romantic things for me, its absurd
"My husband does so many romantic things for me, it's absurd"