Jennifer Connelly
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․""
- Became the spokesperson for Revlon in 2008
- Once produced a music single that she sang in Japanese
- Sat in on Narcotics Anonymous meetings to prepare for her role in "Requiem for a Dream․"
- 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․"
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
- 2003Stinker Award - Worst 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