Diane Ladd

Birth Name:

Rose Diane Ladner

Birth Place:

Meridian, Mississippi, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack, Director, Writer, Producer

In 2010, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next to both her husband Bruce and daughter Laura
Received the Guest Speaker Extraordinary Award from the Israel Cancer Research Fund in 2007
Is a relative of legendary writers Tennessee Williams and Sidney Lanier
Is the mother of fellow actress and frequent co-star Laura Dern
While attending a finishing school in New Orleans, she started performing with the band "Dixie Hi De Ho Jo" in the French Quarter on the weekends
Turned down a scholarship to study law at Louisiana State University
Was discovered by actor John Carradine who saw her in a local theatre production in New Orleans and asked her to join his theatre company
Quote: "Having a career in Hollywood that is successful is a lot like ․․․ childbirth․ It's a miracle, yes, but it is a hell of a lot of work, too․"
Quote: "[on being an actress, psychologist and ordained minister] "I can entertain you - if it makes you sick, perhaps I can heal you - and if that doesn't work, by Golly, I can bury you - so, I'm a very good friend to have!""
Was one of the Copa Girls at New York's Copacabana at the age of 17

1975Oscar - Best Actress in a Supporting Role:Nominated
1975Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture:Nominated
1975NYFCC Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
1976BAFTA Film Award - Best Supporting Actress:Winner
1981Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Winner
1991Oscar - Best Actress in a Supporting Role:Nominated
1991Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:Nominated
1992Oscar - Best Actress in a Supporting Role:Nominated
1992CFCA Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
1992Independent Spirit Award - Best Supporting Female:Winner
1992Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:Nominated
1992Yoga Award - Worst Foreign Casting:Winner
1993Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
1994Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1997Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
2011Felix - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2016Movies for Grownups Award - Best Supporting Actress:Winner
2021Faith in Film Best Ensemble Cast in a Feature - Best Faith Cast:Winner

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