Was born premature and weighed four pounds at birth
Turned down a Fulbright Scholarship to attend the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, choosing instead to train at the Lincoln Center Repertory Theatre
Made her Broadway debut in the 1962 production of A Man For All Seasons
Was signed in 1967 to a six-year contract by filmmaker Otto Preminger, but clashed with him and was able to buy out the contract
Published her autobiography, Looking for Gatsby: My Life, in 1995
Had a small role in the 1999's The Thomas Crown Affair, a remake of the 1968 version in which she starred
Presented Best Picture honors at the 89th Academy Awards with Warren Beatty, in honor of the 50th anniversary of Bonnie and Clyde; the pair was mistakenly handed the wrong envelope and announced La La Land as the winner, instead of actual winner Moonlight
Awards
2001Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:nominated
1999Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:winner
1997Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries:nominated
1994Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series:winner
1994Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:nominated
1988Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama:nominated
1985Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:winner
1978BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actress:nominated
1977Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama:winner
1976Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role:winner
1976Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama:nominated
1975BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actress:nominated
1975Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama:nominated
1974Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role:nominated
1971Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama:nominated
1968Golden Globe-New Star of the Year - Actress:nominated
1968Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama:nominated
1968BAFTA Film Awards-Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles:winner
1967Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role:nominated