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Jennifer Connelly Biography

Birth Name:Jennifer Lynn Connelly

Birth Place:Cairo, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack, Visual effects

Fast Facts

In 2005, she was named as the ambassador for Human Rights Education for Amnesty International
Participated in Revlon's 2009 5k Run/Walk for Women
Attended Yale University to study English, but later transferred to Stanford University
Married actor Paul Bettany
Started modeling for the Ford Modeling Agency as a child
Quote: "The ability to express yourself completely is the most wonderful feeling in the world․ Each film is a chapter in my life wherein I learn so much more about myself․"
Quote: "[on her son] "I don't think I would be doing this quality of work if it hadn't been for my son․ He's changed me․ He's helped me to understand myself and find my place in the world․""
Once produced a music single that she sang in Japanese
Was in contention for the role of Diane Court in "Say Anything․"
Was the basis for the appearance of Princess Jasmine in the Disney animation "Aladdin․"
Became the spokesperson for Revlon in 2008
Sat in on Narcotics Anonymous meetings to prepare for her role in "Requiem for a Dream․"

Awards

1992Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
1999Chainsaw Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
1999OFTA Film Award-Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror Actress: nominated
2000ACCA-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
2000Sierra Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2001ACCA-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
2001ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2001Chlotrudis Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2001Chainsaw Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2001Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Female: nominated
2001Golden Schmoes-Best Supporting Actress of the Year: winner
2001KCFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2001OFCS Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2001OFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2001PFCS Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
2001SEFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2002AFI Award-Featured Actor of the Year - Female - Movies: winner
2002Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
2002Actor-Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture: nominated
2002Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2002BAFTA Film Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
2002CFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2002Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2002DFWFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2002Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: winner
2002Sierra Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2002OFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2002OFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2002PFCS Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
2002Golden Satellite Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Drama: winner
2003Empire Award-Best Actress: nominated
2003KCFCC Award-Best Actress: winner
2004Saturn Award-Best Actress: nominated
2004COFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
2004Critics Choice Award-Best Actress: nominated
2004Sierra Award-Best Actress: nominated
2004OFTA Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
2004Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama: nominated
2004Stinker Award-Worst Actress: nominated
2004VFCC Award-Best Actress: nominated
2006ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2006Chainsaw Award-Best Actress: nominated
2007Hollywood Film Award-Supporting Actress of the Year: winner
2021CCA Super Award-Best Actress in an Action Series: nominated
2023CCA Super Award-Best Actress in an Action Movie: nominated
2025Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series: nominated