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Jennifer Lynn Connelly (born December 12, 1970) is a well-known American actress and beloved television personality. She rose to fame as a child model before enchanting audiences with her stunning performances on the big screen. She made her film debut in 1984 and went on to play roles in a string of memorable films, such as the unforgettable horror thriller Planet of the Apes (1985), the magical musical fantasy Labyrinth (1986) and the action-packed superhero film Rocketman (1993).
Jennifer Connelly won a well-deserved Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2002 for her performance in the heartwarming drama A Beautiful Mind (2001). Her stunning beauty and undeniable talent have earned her widespread recognition, with publications such as Time, Vanity Fair, Esquire and the Los Angeles Times naming her one of the most beautiful women in the world.
In addition to her impressive acting career, Jennifer Connelly is a passionate advocate for human rights education and was recognized by Amnesty International in 2005 for her contributions to the cause. She has also served as the face of several iconic fashion and beauty brands, including Balenciaga, Louis Vuitton and Revlon. Currently, Jennifer Connelly is the first global spokesperson for Shiseido, cementing her status as a true icon in the entertainment and beauty industries.
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| Name: | Jennifer Lynn Connelly |
| stage name: | Jennifer Connelly |
| Date of Birth: | December 12, 1970 (53 years old) |
| place of birth: | Cairo, New York, United States |
| educate: | Yale University, Stanford University |
| Country of Citizenship: | American |
| high: | 1.69m |
| parents: | Gerard Connery, Erin Connery |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| spouse: | Paul Bettany ( m. 2003) |
| Boyfriend and partner: | Josh Charles (1999-2002), David Dugan (1996-1997), Billy Crudup (1996), Billy Campbell (1990-1996), Dwych Zappa (1990), Russell Crowe (2002), Don Johnson (1989) |
| Children: | Kay Duggan, Stellan Bettany, Agnes Lark Bettany |
| Profession: | Actress • Television personality |
| net worth: | $50 million |
Early life and education
Jennifer Lynn Connelly is a famous American actress who was born on December 12, 1970 in Cairo, New York, a small town in the scenic Catskill Mountains. She is the only daughter of Gerard Connelly, a famous fashion designer, and Erin Connelly, an antique dealer with a keen eye for antique treasures.
Her multi-ethnic background is a testament to her rich ancestry. Her father’s ancestry is from Irish Catholics, while her mother’s ancestors are Russian and Polish Jews. She spent her early years in Brooklyn Heights and was educated at the prestigious St. Ann’s School of Art.
In 1976, due to her father’s health problems, Jennifer Connelly and her family decided to move to Woodstock, New York. Four years later, they returned to Brooklyn Heights and she continued her education at St. Ann’s School.
Her path to education took her to Yale University, where she majored in English literature after graduating from high school in 1988. She was a tenacious student who devoted herself to her studies, leaving little time for leisure activities such as eating or socializing.
A self-proclaimed “nerd” who found solace in the law library, Jennifer Connelly was an honors student at Yale University. After studying drama for two years at Yale, she transferred to Stanford University to further her studies under renowned acting coaches Roy London, Howard Fine, and Harold Guskin.
Despite her academic success, Jennifer Connelly’s passion for acting remained undiminished. In 1989, she returned to the film industry with her parents’ full support.
Personal life
When Jennifer Connelly was cast in Rocketman, she had no idea that she would fall in love with her co-star Billy Campbell on the set. Their love story lasted for five years until they broke up in 1996. After the breakup, she began dating David Dugan, and the two had a son named Kai Dugan the following year.
But fate had something else in store for this stunning actress. On the set of A Beautiful Mind, Jennifer Connelly met English actor Paul Bettany and sparks flew between them. They tied the knot on January 1, 2003 and have been together for more than 20 years. They have two children together, a son named Stellan Bettany and a daughter named Agnes Laque Bettany.
Although Jennifer Connelly has found true love with Paul Bettany, she has had some interesting relationships in the past. She was in a long-term relationship with Billy Campbell, but also had a relationship with Billy Crudup in 1996. She also dated Dwyzil Zappa (1990). Additionally, she briefly dated David Dugan and had a three-year relationship with Josh Charles from 1999 to 2002.
Rumors abounded that Jennifer Connelly had been linked to some big names, including Russell Crowe in 2002 and Don Johnson in 1989. But despite her ups and downs in her love life, she found happiness with Paul Bettany, and they went on to form a beautiful family, settling in Brooklyn Heights after a stint in Tribeca.
Profession
Jennifer Connelly’s acting career spans decades, and she has performed well in many films. She has played a variety of roles, from a mother facing fear in “Dark Waters” to a reporter in “Blood Diamond” and even “Number Nine”, proving her versatility. But one of her most fascinating roles is Emma Darwin in “Creation”, where she played the wife of Charles Darwin, and the two had very different views on the theory of evolution.
Interestingly, Jennifer Connelly didn’t initially want to pursue a career in acting. She began her career as a model at the age of 10, until a family friend who worked in advertising suggested that she switch to acting. She became famous in Sergio Leone’s Once Upon a Time in America, and then she starred in Dario Argento’s Celestial Symphony and Seven Minutes in Heaven.
Although Jennifer Connelly enjoyed her acting career and was proud of her achievements, she found it difficult to accept the fame and praise that came with it. She described herself as being like a “walking puppet” and struggling to cope with the attention and praise she received.
Jennifer Connelly’s breakthrough role was in Jim Henson’s 1986 fantasy film Labyrinth, in which she played Sarah Williams, a brave young girl on a mission to save her brother from a goblin. Although the film was initially a commercial failure, it has since become a cult classic with fans around the world. However, The New York Times was not happy with her performance, criticizing it as hollow and rehearsed.
She began her acting career in the Italian film La Estrella and the comedy Some Girls in 1988, before playing Gloria Harper in Dennis Hopper’s 1990 film The Hot Spot, which was a box office failure but her performance was still impressive.
Jennifer Connelly’s acting skills were further showcased in the 2000 biopic Pollock, where she received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Lee Krasner. She also starred in the Fox TV series Streetwise, playing the role of Kathryn Miller. Her next project was Requiem for a Dream, where she played Marian Silver, a woman battling drug addiction, and her performance in the film earned her widespread recognition.
net worth
Jennifer Connelly’s net worth is estimated to be around $50 million. She has accumulated her wealth through acting in numerous movies and television shows, with her Oscar-winning performance in A Beautiful Mind being the highlight of her acting career.
She has also done voiceover work and has appeared in advertising campaigns for well-known brands such as Revlon, BMW and Louis Vuitton.
Social Media
- Instagram: @Jenniferconnelly_
- Twitter: @Jenconnelly
Filmography
- Once Upon a Time in America
- Phenomenon
- Seven Minutes in Heaven
- Some girls
- Career Opportunities
- Star
- Hot Spots
- Love and Shadow
- Higher Education
- Far Harbor
- Dark City
- Pollock
- The Walking Dead
- Rocket Man
- maze
- Mulholland Falls
- Inventing Abboots
- The Hulk
- A Beautiful Mind
- Sand and Frog House
- Black Water
- child
- Blood Diamond
- Reserve Road
- Inkheart
- Virginia
- 9
- create
- Dilemma
