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Kim Basinger Biography

Birth Name:Kimila Ann Basinger

Birth Place:Athens, Georgia, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

Has served as an advocate for the animal rights organization PETA
Was honored at the 1999 Kudzu Film Festival for her lifetime achievements in the cinematic arts
Mother to model Ireland Baldwin
Started out working as a model for Ford Modeling Agency
Trained in acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York
Turned down a reoccuring role on the series "Charlie's Angels․"
Was in contention for the lead role in "Eyes Wide Shut․"

Awards

1985Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
1987Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
1987Razzie Award-Worst Actress: nominated
1988Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: winner
1990Saturn Award-Best Actress: nominated
1990Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
1991Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
1992MTV Movie Award-Most Desirable Female: nominated
1992Razzie Award-Worst Actress: nominated
1993MTV Movie Award-Most Desirable Female: nominated
1993Razzie Award-Worst Actress: nominated
1993Yoga Award-Worst Foreign Actress: winner
1994MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: nominated
1994MTV Movie Award-Most Desirable Female: nominated
1994NBR Award-Best Acting by an Ensemble: winner
1994Stinker Award-Worst Actress: nominated
1995Razzie Award-Worst Actress: nominated
1997ACCA-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
1997STFC Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
1998Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
1998Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast: nominated
1998Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: winner
1998BAFTA Film Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1998DFWFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
1998Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: winner
1998OFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
1998SEFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2000Stinker Award-Worst Actress: nominated
2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Actress - Suspense: nominated
2001Razzie Award-Worst Actress: nominated
2004BSFC Award-Best Actress: nominated
2005Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2010Movies for Grownups Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2018Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: winner