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Holly Hunter (born March 20, 1958)[1] is an American actress. For her performance as a mute Scottish woman in The Piano (1993), she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. She earned three more Academy Award nominations for Broadcast News (1987), The Firm (1993), and Thirteen (2003). She also won two Primetime Emmy Awards for her performances in the television films Roe vs. Wade (1989) and The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (1993).

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Hunter's other film roles include Raising Arizona (1987), Always (1989), Home for the Holidays (1995), Copycat (1995), Crash (1996), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), The Incredibles (2004), its sequel Incredibles 2 (2018), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), and The Big Sick (2017). She also starred in the TNT drama series Saving Grace (2007–2010), and the Paramount+ upcoming series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (2026).

Early life

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Hunter was born in Conyers, Georgia, the daughter of Marguerite "Dee Dee" (née Catledge),[2] a homemaker, and Charles Edwin Hunter, a part-time sporting goods company representative and farmer with a 250-acre farm. She is the youngest of six children. Her parents encouraged her talent at an early age, and her first acting part was as Helen Keller in a fifth-grade play. She is unable to hear with her left ear due to a childhood case of the mumps. The condition sometimes leads to complications at work, and some movie scenes have to be altered from the script for her to use her right ear.[3] She is irreligious.[4][5] She began acting at Rockdale County High School in the early 1970s, performing in local productions of Oklahoma!, Man of La Mancha, and Fiddler on the Roof.[6] Hunter earned a degree in drama from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh and for a while performed in local theater, playing ingenue roles at City Theater, then named the City Players.[7]

Career

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Hunter at the 1989 Emmy Awards

Hunter moved to New York City and roomed with fellow actress Frances McDormand, living in the Bronx "at the end of the D (subway) train, just off 205th Street, on Bainbridge Avenue and Hull Avenue".[8] A chance encounter with playwright Beth Henley, when the two were trapped alone in an elevator, led to Hunter's being cast in Henley's plays Crimes of the Heart (succeeding Mary Beth Hurt on Broadway), and Off-Broadway's The Miss Firecracker Contest. "It was like the beginning of 1982. It was on 49th Street between Broadway and Eighth [Avenue] ... on the south side of the street," Hunter recalled in an interview. "[We were trapped] 10 minutes; not long. We actually had a nice conversation. It was just the two of us."[8]

Hunter made her film debut in the 1981 slasher movie The Burning.[9] After moving to Los Angeles in 1982, Hunter appeared in TV movies before being cast in a supporting role in 1984's Swing Shift. That year, she had her first collaboration with the writing-directing-producing team of brothers Ethan Coen and Joel Coen, in Blood Simple, making an uncredited appearance as a voice on an answering-machine recording. More film and television work followed until 1987, when she earned a starring role in the Coens' Raising Arizona and was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in Broadcast News, after which Hunter became a critically acclaimed star.

Hunter went on to the screen adaptation of Henley's Miss Firecracker; Steven Spielberg's Always, a romantic drama with Richard Dreyfuss; and the made-for-TV 1989 docudrama Roe vs. Wade about the Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade. Following her second collaboration with Dreyfuss, in Once Around, Hunter garnered critical attention for her work in two 1993 films, resulting in her being nominated for two Academy Awards the same year: Hunter's performance in The Firm won her a nomination as Best Supporting Actress, while her portrayal of a mute Scottish woman entangled in an adulterous affair with Harvey Keitel in Jane Campion's The Piano won her the Best Actress award. Hunter went on to star in the comedy-drama Home for the Holidays and the thriller Copycat, both in 1995. Hunter appeared in David Cronenberg's Crash and as a sardonic angel in A Life Less Ordinary. The following year, Hunter played a recently divorced New Yorker in Richard LaGravenese's Living Out Loud; starring alongside Danny DeVito, Queen Latifah, and Martin Donovan. Hunter rounded out the 1990s with a minor role in the independent drama Jesus' Son and as a housekeeper torn between a grieving widower and his son in Kiefer Sutherland's drama Woman Wanted. Following a supporting role in the Coens' O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Hunter took top billing in the same year's television movie Harlan County War, an account of labor struggles among Kentucky coal-mine workers. Hunter would continue her small screen streak with a role in When Billie Beat Bobby, playing tennis pro Billie Jean King in the fact-based story of King's exhibition match with Bobby Riggs; and as narrator of Eco Challenge New Zealand before returning to film work with a minor role in the 2002 drama Moonlight Mile. The following year found Hunter in the redemption drama Levity.

Hunter at the 2010 Metropolitan Opera opening night of Das Rheingold

In 2003, Hunter had the role of a mother named Melanie Freeland, whose daughter is troubled and going through the perils of being a teenager in the film Thirteen. The film was critically acclaimed along with Hunter and her co-stars and earned her nominations for the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. In 2004, Hunter starred alongside Brittany Murphy in the romantic satire Little Black Book, and provided the voice for Helen Parr (also known as Elastigirl) in the animated superhero film, The Incredibles. She reprised the role in the Disney Infinity video game series, and in the film's long-awaited sequel Incredibles 2 in 2018. She also voiced Chicken Little during the early production of the 2005 film Chicken Little until the character's gender was changed and was replaced by Zach Braff.

In 2005, Hunter starred alongside Robin Williams in the black comedy-drama The Big White. Hunter became an executive producer, and helped develop a starring vehicle for herself with the TNT cable-network drama Saving Grace, which premiered in July 2007. For her acting, she received a Golden Globe Award nomination, two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, and an Emmy Award nomination. On May 30, 2008, Hunter received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2009, she was awarded the Women in Film Lucy Award.[10] In 2016, Hunter played Senator Finch in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.[11][12] Hunter's likeness was used to portray Senator Finch in the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice tie-in prequel comics released by Dr. Pepper on February 3, 2016. In 2019, she took on a recurring role in the HBO series Succession as CEO Rhea Jarrell, leader of a rival media conglomerate.[13] Hunter subsequently starred opposite Ted Danson in the 2021 NBC comedy Mr. Mayor.

In 2023, Hunter was cast in Hurricanna alongside Sylvia Hoeks. It is a dramatization of the final days of Playboy model and reality TV actress Anna Nicole Smith. Hunter portrays Smith's therapist. Production took place in late 2023.[14]

In 2025, she played Madeline Vance in the science fiction film The Electric State.[15]

Personal life

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Hunter was married to Janusz Kamiński, cinematographer of Schindler's List and Saving Private Ryan[16] from 1995 until 2001.

She has been in a relationship with British actor Gordon MacDonald since 2001. The couple met in San Jose Repertory Theatre's production of playwright Marina Carr's By the Bog of Cats, in which she played a woman abandoned by her lover of 14 years, played by MacDonald. In January 2006, Hunter gave birth to the couple's twin sons.[17][18][19]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1981 The Burning Sophie
1984 Swing Shift Jeannie
Blood Simple Helene Trend Voice, uncredited
1987 Raising Arizona Edwina "Ed" McDunnough
End of the Line Charlotte Haney
Broadcast News Jane Craig
1989 Miss Firecracker Carnelle Scott
Animal Behavior Coral Grable
Always Dorinda Durston
1991 Once Around Renata Bella
1993 The Piano Ada McGrath
The Firm Tammy Hemphill
1995 Copycat M.J. Monahan
Home for the Holidays Claudia Larson
1996 Crash Helen Remington
1997 A Life Less Ordinary O'Reilly
1998 Living Out Loud Judith Moore
1999 Jesus' Son Mira
Woman Wanted Emma Riley
2000 Timecode Renee Fishbine
O Brother, Where Art Thou? Penny Wharvey McGill
2001 Festival in Cannes Herself
2002 Searching for Debra Winger Documentary
Moonlight Mile Mona Camp
2003 Levity Adele Easley
Thirteen Melanie Freeland Also executive producer
2004 Little Black Book Barb Campbell-Dunn
The Incredibles Helen Parr / Elastigirl Voice role
2005 Nine Lives Sonia
The Big White Margaret Barnell
Chicken Little Chicken Little Voice role; deleted scenes
2011 Portraits in Dramatic Time Herself Documentary
2012 Won't Back Down Evelyn Riske
Jackie Jackie
2013 Paradise Mrs. Mannerhelm
2014 Manglehorn Dawn
2016 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Senator Finch
Strange Weather Darcy Baylor
2017 Breakable You Eleanor Weller
The Big Sick Beth Gardner
Song to Song Miranda
2018 Incredibles 2 Helen Parr / Elastigirl Voice role
2025 The Electric State Madeline Vance
Hurricanna TBA

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1983 Svengali Leslie Television film
An Uncommon Love Karen
1984 With Intent to Kill Wynn Nolen
1987 A Gathering of Old Men Candy Marshall
1989 Roe vs. Wade Ellen Russell/Jane Doe
The Three Billy Goats Gruff and The Three Little Pigs Narrator (voice) Television short
1992 Crazy in Love Georgie Symonds Television film
1993 The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom Wanda Holloway
2000 Harlan County War Ruby Kincaid
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her Rebecca Weyman Segment: "Fantasies About Rebecca"
2001 When Billie Beat Bobby Billie Jean King Television film; also executive producer
2007 Peep and the Big Wide World Robin (voice) Episode: "Big Bird/Chirp Flies the Coop"
2007–2010 Saving Grace Grace Hanadarko 46 episodes; also executive producer
2013 Top of the Lake GJ 6 episodes
Bonnie & Clyde Emma Parker 2 episodes
2018 Here and Now Audrey Bayer 10 episodes
2019 Succession Rhea Jarrell 6 episodes
2019–2020 Bless the Harts Marjune Gamble (voice) 3 episodes
2020 The Comey Rule Sally Yates 2 episodes
2021–2022 Mr. Mayor Arpi Meskimen Main role
2024 Mulligan Sheila (voice) 2 episodes
2025 Big Mouth Coco the Compassion Pachyderm (voice) Episode: "Have Some Goddamn Compassion"
2026 Star Trek: Starfleet Academy[20] Captain Nahla Ake Upcoming series

Video games

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Year Title Role Notes
2013 Disney Infinity Helen Parr / Elastigirl
2014 Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes
2015 Disney Infinity 3.0 [21]

Theme parks

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Year Title Role Notes
2018 Incredicoaster Helen Parr / Elastigirl Voice

Awards and nominations

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See also: List of awards and nominations received by Holly Hunter

In 1999, Hunter received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement.[22] In 2016, Hunter was awarded an Honorary Doctorate degree by her alma mater, Carnegie Mellon University.[23]

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Holly Hunter (born March 20, 1958) is an American actress celebrated for her intense and versatile portrayals across film and television, earning her the for her role as the mute pianist Ada McGrath in the drama (1993). Her career spans decades, with breakthrough performances in the ' comedy (1987), where she played the determined Edwina "Ed" Cutwater, and James L. ' Broadcast News (1987), earning her first Oscar nomination for as ambitious TV producer Jane Craig. Hunter has also voiced the superheroine Helen Parr/Elastigirl in Pixar's The Incredibles franchise (2004–2018), starred as flawed cop Grace Hanadarko in the TNT series Saving Grace (2007–2010), which garnered her two Primetime Emmy nominations, and portrayed corporate executive Rhea Jarrell in HBO's Succession (2018–2023). In 2025, she starred as Madeline Vance in the film , and in 2026, she will lead as Chancellor Nahla Ake in the Paramount+ series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Born in , as the youngest of seven children to homemaker Opal Marguerite Catledge and sporting goods dealer Charles Edwin Hunter, Hunter grew up on a family poultry farm that instilled in her a strong . She became deaf in her left ear due to a childhood infection but pursued her passion for performing, participating in high school theater before attending in , where she earned a in in 1980. After graduation, Hunter relocated to , sharing an apartment with aspiring playwright and filmmaker Joel Coen, which led to early collaborations on stage and screen. Hunter's professional debut came with a small role in the horror film The Burning (1981), followed by supporting parts in Swing Shift (1984) and the Coens' neo-noir Blood Simple (1984). Her star rose in the late 1980s with lead roles in Raising Arizona and Broadcast News, the latter showcasing her rapid-fire delivery and emotional depth, solidifying her as a leading talent in independent and mainstream cinema. The 1990s brought further acclaim, including an Oscar-nominated turn in The Firm (1993) as a resilient wife, alongside Emmy wins for television movies Roe vs. Wade (1989) and The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (1993). Transitioning to television in the 2000s, Saving Grace marked her first series lead, blending dark humor with spiritual themes and earning her Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominations. Hunter's later career reflects her commitment to complex characters, from the mother in Thirteen (2003) to the media mogul in Succession, while her voice work in The Incredibles highlighted her range in animation.

Early life

Family background

Holly Hunter was born on March 20, 1958, in , as the youngest of seven children to Charles Edwin Hunter, who worked as a sporting goods company representative, and Opal Marguerite Catledge, a homemaker. The family resided on a and hay farm in the suburbs, where Hunter experienced a rural upbringing characterized by close-knit dynamics and hands-on exposure to nature. As the youngest sibling, she often observed her brothers engaging in farm chores like driving tractors and tending , which fueled her tomboyish curiosity and desire for greater responsibility, though gender norms limited her participation. The family's yellow farmhouse provided a secluded environment that Hunter later described as a "little Nirvana," surrounded by wild beauty and teaching her early lessons in the cycles of life and death—from newborn calves to the perils faced by household pets. Music became a significant outlet during her childhood; at age nine, she began playing the piano obsessively, practicing for hours daily and prioritizing sleepovers at friends' homes only if they had an instrument available. This passion for music, combined with the farm's rhythms, fostered her introspective personality and creative inclinations from an early age. As a child, Hunter contracted , resulting in profound in her left ear, a condition that required her to adapt her communication style by turning her head to rely on her right ear. Despite this challenge, she developed resilience, learning to speak clearly without impediment and viewing the experience as a catalyst for heightened awareness and empathy in her interactions.

Education and early interests

Hunter attended Rockdale County High School in Conyers, Georgia, where she actively participated in the drama club and performed in school plays during the early 1970s. Her involvement in productions such as Oklahoma!, Man of La Mancha, and Fiddler on the Roof sparked her passion for acting. These early experiences, rooted in her rural Georgia upbringing, helped cultivate a grounded perspective that would influence her approach to performance throughout her career. In 1976, Hunter enrolled at in , , to study drama. She immersed herself in the university's renowned School of Drama, engaging in theater productions and honing her craft as an actress. Hunter graduated in 1980 with a degree in . Following her graduation, Hunter moved to in 1980 to pursue opportunities in the . There, she shared an apartment with fellow actress , whom she met through mutual connections, and the two developed a close, lifelong friendship. This period marked the transition from her academic training to the professional stage.

Career

Beginnings in theater and film

Holly Hunter began her professional acting career in shortly after graduating from in 1980. Her debut came in 1981 with the play Battery at the Theatre at St. Clements, marking her entry into the professional stage scene. The following year, she made her Broadway debut as a replacement for in Beth Henley's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama , portraying one of the three estranged sisters in the story. This role, along with subsequent appearances in Henley's works such as The Wake of Jamey Foster (1982) and The Miss Firecracker Contest (1984), helped Hunter gain critical notice for her nuanced portrayals of complex, quirky Southern women. In 1982, Hunter relocated to to pursue opportunities in film and television, building on her theater foundation. Her screen debut occurred earlier that year in the low-budget horror film The Burning (1981), where she played a small as , a college student at a terrorized by a vengeful caretaker. She followed this with a minor part as Jeannie in Jonathan Demme's wartime drama Swing Shift (1984), appearing alongside in a story of women entering the workforce during . That same year, Hunter collaborated with filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen on their debut feature , providing the voice for the character Helene Trend on an message after auditioning for the lead , which went to her Frances McDormand; it was through this project that she met Joel Coen, whom she later married. Hunter's early film work culminated in supporting roles that signaled her transition to more prominent positions in both independent and studio productions. In Raising Arizona (1987), she co-starred as Edwina "Ed" McDunnough, the steadfast wife of a petty thief () in the ' screwball comedy about a gone awry. Simultaneously, her performance as the high-strung news producer Jane Craig in James L. Brooks's Broadcast News (1987) earned widespread acclaim and marked her breakthrough, blending her theater-honed intensity with cinematic energy in a of television . These 1987 films established Hunter as a versatile actress capable of bridging indie sensibilities with mainstream appeal.

Major film roles and recognition

Holly Hunter's breakthrough in major films came with her role as Jane Craig in James L. Brooks' Broadcast News (1987), where she portrayed an ambitious television news producer navigating ethical dilemmas in a changing media landscape, earning her first Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. This performance showcased her ability to blend sharp wit with emotional depth, marking her as a versatile leading actress in Hollywood. Her nomination highlighted the film's exploration of journalistic amid , a theme that resonated critically. In 1993, Hunter delivered a career-defining performance as Ada McGrath in Jane Campion's , portraying a mute Scottish woman transported to 19th-century , whose voice is expressed through her piano playing and . To prepare, Hunter immersed herself in learning over several months, ensuring authenticity in conveying Ada's inner turmoil and passion. The film, a poignant drama on themes of , desire, and female agency, garnered widespread acclaim, with Hunter winning the , the Golden Globe for in a Drama, and the BAFTA Award for in a Leading Role. Hunter's versatility across genres solidified her reputation throughout the 1990s and 2000s. She received additional Oscar nominations for her role as the resilient wife and teacher Abby McDeere in Sydney Pollack's The Firm (1993), earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, a legal thriller based on John Grisham's novel, and for her intense portrayal of a troubled mother in Catherine Hardwicke's Thirteen (2003), which delved into adolescent rebellion and family dysfunction. Other notable roles included the harried sister in Jodie Foster's ensemble dramedy Home for the Holidays (1995), the resilient divorcée in Richard LaGravenese's Living Out Loud (1998), and the blind radio station secretary Penny in the Coen brothers' O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), a comedic odyssey drawing from Homer's Odyssey. In thrillers, she starred as a forensic psychologist in Jon Amiel's Copycat (1995), and in dramas like David Cronenberg's provocative Crash (1996), where she explored themes of technology and human connection. Her genre-spanning work extended to blockbusters, notably playing Senator June Finch in Zack Snyder's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), a high-stakes superhero film that emphasized her commanding presence in action-oriented narratives. Reflecting on her career, Hunter has emphasized a deliberate choice to prioritize challenging, often independent projects that allow for complex character exploration over mainstream commercial stardom, a philosophy that has sustained her critical acclaim across decades. This approach, rooted in her early collaborations with the Coen brothers, underscores her commitment to roles that push artistic boundaries.

Television and voice work

Hunter starred as Grace Hanadarko, a flawed and irreverent Oklahoma City police detective grappling with personal demons and divine intervention from an angel named Earl, in the TNT drama series Saving Grace from 2007 to 2010. Her commanding performance in the role, which she also executive produced starting in season 2, earned her two consecutive Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2008 and 2009. The series explored themes of redemption and morality, showcasing Hunter's ability to blend raw intensity with vulnerability. In season 2 of HBO's Succession (2018–2023), Hunter portrayed Rhea Jarrell, a shrewd corporate executive navigating power struggles in a media dynasty. Her performance earned her a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series in 2019. Hunter lent her distinctive voice to Elastigirl (Helen Parr), the resilient superheroine and matriarch of the Parr family, in Pixar's animated films The Incredibles (2004) and Incredibles 2 (2018). Critics lauded her vocal performance for its emotional depth, capturing the character's fierce protectiveness and internal conflicts as a mother balancing domestic life with superhero duties. Her delivery infused the role with warmth and determination, enhancing the films' exploration of family dynamics and empowerment. Hunter made notable guest appearances in the SundanceTV/BBC miniseries Top of the Lake, portraying the enigmatic and androgynous spiritual leader GJ in season 1 (2013) and reprising the role in season 2, China Girl (2017). As the guru overseeing a commune of traumatized women in remote , her portrayal added layers of mysticism and quiet authority to the investigative drama centered on Detective Robin Griffin. The character, with her prophetic demeanor and subtle influence on the narrative, highlighted themes of female solidarity and healing. In the ABC miniseries When We Rise (2017), Hunter appeared as Roma Guy, a key figure in the and co-founder of the San Francisco Women's Building, contributing to the chronicle of LGBTQ+ and feminist from the onward. Her performance underscored the intersections of gay rights and women's advocacy during pivotal historical moments.

Recent and upcoming projects

In 2023, Holly Hunter joined the cast of the biopic Hurricanna, directed by , where she portrays Khristine, Anna Nicole Smith's devoted therapist who stages a dramatic intervention to guide the model through her final turbulent days. The film, which premiered in June 2025, explores Smith's life from the perspective of those closest to her amid personal and professional chaos. Hunter's film work continued with the 2025 Netflix science fiction adventure The Electric State, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, in which she plays Vance, a prominent figure in the story's retro-futuristic world. The project marks her return to major streaming platforms, adapting to an industry increasingly shaped by post-pandemic shifts toward and hybrid production models that prioritize flexibility amid global disruptions. Looking to television, Hunter has been cast as Captain Nahla Ake in the Paramount+ series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, set to premiere in 2026. In the role, she serves as both chancellor of the academy and captain of the USS Athena, a half-Lanthanite character whose extended lifespan—reaching 422 years—allows for a profound, multi-generational arc observing the cadets' growth amid interstellar challenges. Hunter has voiced her personal enthusiasm for the sci-fi genre, recalling watching the original Star Trek series with her father at age eight and describing the franchise's multigenerational pull as "extraordinary" and a source of ongoing "hunger" among audiences. She emphasized the role's appeal in embodying a timeless figure: "What kind of life you could live to see people be born and die and be born and die and go in and out of your life. And what that could do to who you are and what you bring." Her prior voice work in superhero animation, including Elastigirl in The Incredibles films, has positioned her as a natural fit for expansive sci-fi narratives like this one.

Personal life

Marriages and relationships

Holly Hunter's first notable romantic relationship was with actor , which lasted from 1988 to 1990. The pair co-starred in the 1993 film Wilder Napalm, though their relationship predated the project. Hunter married Polish cinematographer on May 20, 1995, after meeting him at the Awards in January 1994. The couple divorced amicably on December 21, 2001, with no children from the marriage. During their marriage, Hunter and Kamiński maintained a low public profile regarding their personal life. Since 2001, Hunter has been in a long-term partnership with British actor Gordon MacDonald, whom she met while co-starring in the stage production By the Bog of Cats... at the San Jose Repertory Theatre. The couple later worked together on the television series Saving Grace (2007–2010), where MacDonald had a recurring role. Hunter and MacDonald have emphasized their commitment to privacy in their relationship, avoiding detailed public disclosures.

Family and children

In 2006, Holly Hunter gave birth to twin sons, Claude and Press MacDonald, at the age of 47, with her longtime partner, British actor Gordon MacDonald. The couple's long-term relationship has provided a stable foundation for their family life. Hunter and MacDonald have raised their sons in , where she has long resided, while maintaining a strong commitment to their to shield the children from media attention and public exposure. Limited details about the boys' lives have been shared publicly, reflecting Hunter's deliberate choice to keep family matters out of the spotlight. Following the end of her starring role in the television series Saving Grace in 2010, Hunter stepped back from for several years, a period during which she focused on her young family amid a lull in suitable roles. She has described motherhood as an "act of heroism," highlighting the challenges of balancing it with her professional commitments, and has since selected projects that allow flexibility, such as . Her upbringing as the youngest of seven children in a close-knit Georgia family has informed her emphasis on familial bonds and participatory dynamics in raising her own children.

Activism and philanthropy

Holly Hunter has been a vocal supporter of reproductive rights since the late 1980s, notably through her involvement in the 1989 Roe vs. Wade, where she portrayed (known as Jane Roe), highlighting the legal and personal struggles surrounding access. This role aligned with her broader advocacy for women's political issues, earning her an Emmy Award while underscoring her commitment to pro-choice causes. In the 1990s, Hunter actively campaigned for the Abortion Action League (now known as Reproductive for All California, formerly NARAL Pro-Choice California), making occasional public appearances to promote the organization's goals of protecting access and reproductive freedom. Her efforts included stumping for the group, though she maintained a relatively low public profile compared to more visible celebrity activists. This work reflected her dedication to without engaging in high-visibility national campaigns. Hunter also served as an honorary chair for the Save campaign, advocating for equal athletic opportunities for girls and women in public schools and colleges under the federal education law, thereby contributing to gender equity in educational settings. Her philanthropy remains low-key, focusing on and community support in the , informed by her Georgia upbringing, though specific donations are not widely publicized. In a 2022 StoryCorps conversation, Hunter discussed complex political issues, including shaped by her experiences in Oklahoma's industry, the need for nuanced approaches to climate challenges, and the importance of to bridge divides between politicians and . She also addressed , critiquing how school curricula policies affect student learning and emphasizing critical examination over simplistic narratives. These reflections highlight her ongoing interest in and environmental advocacy as interconnected public concerns.

Filmography

Feature films

  • 1981: Knightriders, directed by George A. Romero – Julie Simpson (supporting role)
  • 1981: The Burning, directed by Tony Maylam – Waitress (supporting role)
  • 1984: Swing Shift, directed by Jonathan Demme – Suzanne (supporting role)
  • 1984: Blood Simple, directed by Joel Coen – Helene Trend (supporting role)
  • 1987: End of the Line, directed by Jay Russell – Charlotte (supporting role)
  • 1987: Raising Arizona, directed by Joel Coen – Edwina "Ed" McDunnough (lead role)
  • 1987: Broadcast News, directed by James L. Brooks – Jane Craig (lead role)
  • 1989: Animal Behavior, directed by Jenny Bowen – Coral Grable (lead role)
  • 1989: Miss Firecracker, directed by Thomas Schlamme – Elain Rutledge (lead role)
  • 1989: Always, directed by Steven Spielberg – Dorinda Durston (lead role)
  • 1991: Once Around, directed by Lasse Hallström – Renata Bella (lead role)
  • 1993: The Firm, directed by Sydney Pollack – Tammy Hemphill (supporting role)
  • 1993: The Piano, directed by Jane Campion – Ada McGrath (lead role)
  • 1995: Copycat, directed by Jon Amiel – M.J. Monahan (lead role)
  • 1995: Home for the Holidays, directed by Jodie Foster – Claudia Larson (lead role)
  • 1996: Crash, directed by David Cronenberg – Helen Remington (supporting role)
  • 1997: A Life Less Ordinary, directed by Danny Boyle – O'Reilly (lead role)
  • 1998: Living Out Loud, directed by Richard LaGravenese – Judith Moore (lead role)
  • 1999: Jesus' Son, directed by Alison Maclean – Mira (supporting role)
  • 1999: Woman Wanted, directed by Kiefer Sutherland – Kate (lead role)
  • 2000: O Brother, Where Art Thou?, directed by Joel Coen – Penny (supporting role)
  • 2000: Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her, directed by Rodrigo García – Rebecca Waynon (supporting role)
  • 2000: Timecode, directed by Mike Figgis – Renee Fishburne (supporting role)
  • 2001: Festival in Cannes, directed by Henry Jaglom – Veronica (lead role)
  • 2002: Moonlight Mile, directed by Brad Silberling – Mona Camp (supporting role)
  • 2003: Levity, directed by Ed Solomon – Adele Easley (supporting role)
  • 2003: Thirteen, directed by Catherine Hardwicke – Melanie Freeland (lead role)
  • 2004: Little Black Book, directed by Nick Hurran – Barb (supporting role)
  • 2005: Nine Lives, directed by Rodrigo García – Sonia (supporting role)
  • 2005: The Big White, directed by Mark Mylod – Margaret Barnell (lead role)
  • 2012: Won't Back Down, directed by Daniel Barnz – Evelyn Taylor (supporting role)
  • 2013: Paradise, directed by Diablo Cody – Melanie Mann (lead role)
  • 2014: Manglehorn, directed by David Gordon Green – Dawn (supporting role)
  • 2016: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, directed by Zack Snyder – Senator Finch (supporting role)
  • 2016: Strange Weather, directed by Katherine Dieckmann – Darcy Baylor (lead role)
  • 2017: Song to Song, directed by Terrence Malick – Miranda (supporting role)
  • 2017: The Big Sick, directed by Michael Showalter – Beth Gardner (supporting role)
  • 2018: Breakable You, directed by Andrew Wagner – Eleanor Weller (supporting role)
  • 2023: Hurricanna, directed by Travis Seppala – Joni Kovic (lead role)
  • 2025: The Electric State, directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo – Madeline Vance (supporting role)

Television series and specials

Holly Hunter began her television career with lead roles in made-for-TV movies in the late 1980s and 1990s, showcasing her dramatic range in biographical and social-issue dramas. In 1989, she starred as Ellen Russell in the NBC TV movie Roe vs. Wade, portraying a young woman whose personal crisis leads to the landmark Supreme Court case; this lead role earned her the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Special. In 1993, Hunter took the lead as Wanda Holloway in HBO's The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom, a satirical biopic based on a real-life scandal, for which she received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Special and a Golden Globe nomination. The early 2000s saw Hunter continue with lead performances in TV films, including Harlan County War (2000) as Ruby Kincaid, a coal miner's wife fighting for , earning her another Emmy nomination, and (2001) as legend in the story of the 1973 "Battle of the Sexes" match. Her transition to series television came prominently with the lead role of hard-living detective Grace Hanadarko in TNT's Saving Grace (2007–2010), a role she also executive produced across all 46 episodes, garnering two Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe nomination. In 2013, she played the enigmatic G.J. in the SundanceTV/ miniseries , appearing in all 7 episodes as a key figure in a mystery set in , directed by ; this recurring lead earned her Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Hunter's later series work included the lead role of philosopher Audrey Bayer in HBO's (2018), leading the 10-episode family drama. In the miniseries (2020), she portrayed in a recurring capacity over 2 episodes. On HBO's Succession (2018–2023), Hunter appeared in a recurring role as corporate executive Rhea Jarrell across 12 episodes (2019–2021), starting in season 2. Looking ahead, Hunter is set to lead as Captain and Chancellor Nahla Ake of Starfleet Academy in the upcoming series (2026).
Year(s)TitleRoleTypeEpisodesNotes
1989Roe vs. WadeEllen RussellTV movieN/ALead; Emmy winner
1993The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering MomTV movieN/ALead; Emmy winner, Golden Globe nominee
2000Ruby KincaidTV movieN/ALead; Emmy nominee
2001TV movieN/ALead
2007–2010Saving GraceGrace HanadarkoTV series46Lead and executive producer; Emmy nominee (2), Golden Globe nominee
2013G.J.7Lead; Emmy and Golden Globe nominee
2018Audrey BayerTV series10Lead
20202Recurring
2018–2023SuccessionRhea JarrellTV series12Recurring (2019–2021)
2026–Star Trek: Starfleet AcademyCaptain and Chancellor Nahla AkeTV seriesTBDLead (upcoming)

Voice roles in animation and games

Holly Hunter has provided voice acting for several prominent animated films produced by Pixar Animation Studios. In the 1998 film A Bug's Life, she voiced the character Rosie, a black widow spider and member of the circus troupe, contributing to the ensemble cast alongside voices by Dave Foley and Kevin Spacey. Her role emphasized Rosie's tough yet maternal personality in the story of insect heroism. Hunter's most notable animated work came in the superhero franchise The Incredibles. She voiced Helen Parr, also known as Elastigirl, in the 2004 original film, portraying a stretchable housewife-turned-heroine balancing family and vigilantism, directed by Brad Bird. This performance was reprised in the 2018 sequel Incredibles 2, where Elastigirl takes center stage as a public superhero while her husband handles domestic duties, earning praise for Hunter's nuanced delivery of empowerment and humor. Beyond films, Hunter extended her Elastigirl role into interactive media through video games. She provided the voice for Elastigirl in the Disney Infinity series, appearing in the 2013 initial release, the 2014 Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes edition, and the 2016 Disney Infinity 3.0 installment, allowing players to control the character in open-world adventures blending Disney and Pixar properties. Additionally, Hunter made a brief cameo voice appearance as Elastigirl in Kingdom Hearts III (2019), a crossover action RPG developed by Square Enix, where the character features in a Pixar-themed world alongside Sora and other Disney figures. Hunter's voice work also appears in theme park attractions tied to . Her recording as is integrated into Disney park experiences, such as the at in , which opened in 2018 and incorporates audio elements from the films to immerse riders in the Parr family's world. Similar voice integrations feature in other -themed elements across Disney resorts, enhancing the franchise's presence in experiential entertainment. In addition to these major projects, Hunter contributed minor voice work to Wes Anderson's 2012 live-action film , providing uncredited vocal elements that complemented the film's whimsical narration and sound design. This role, though brief, aligned with her selective approach to animation, focusing on character-driven narratives similar to her live-action strengths in portraying resilient women.

Other appearances

In addition to her extensive work in feature films and television, Holly Hunter has contributed to several short-form and documentary projects, often providing narration or featured appearances. One notable early credit is her starring role in the 1993 HBO satirical TV movie The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom, where she portrayed in a based on a real-life involving a plot to murder a rival cheerleader's mother; the film earned her a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a or a Special. Hunter has lent her voice to various documentaries, focusing on historical, educational, and inspirational themes. In 2001, she provided the voice of in the PBS documentary Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln: A House Divided, a biographical exploration of the Lincoln presidency. She narrated the 2002 adventure racing special Eco-Challenge New Zealand for the , guiding viewers through the intense competition in the South Island's rugged terrain. In 2011, Hunter narrated the six-part documentary series Second to None, which celebrated the impact of the 1972 legislation on women's opportunities in sports and education, featuring stories of female athletes and advocates. Another narration credit came in the short documentary Sporting Chance: The Lasting Legacy of , where she highlighted the law's inception, challenges, and enduring value through interviews with key figures. Hunter's unscripted appearances are relatively sparse, primarily consisting of promotional interviews and event participations rather than hosting roles. She has made guest spots on talk shows, including in 2003 to discuss her career and projects like Thirteen, and her first appearance on in 2003, where she shared anecdotes about judging egg-laying competitions. At award ceremonies, she attended the in 2009 as a presenter and honoree. In 2024 and 2025, Hunter participated in several unscripted promotional interviews tied to her role as Captain and Chancellor Nahla Ake in the upcoming : Starfleet Academy series. At 2025, she shared a humorous casting story during a panel, emphasizing the excitement of joining the franchise. She also appeared at New York Comic-Con 2025 for interviews with co-stars and , discussing the show's themes of mentorship and challenges, and expressed feeling "young" in the role during a TrekMovie panel. Additional 2025 appearances included and interviews, where she elaborated on the dual captain-chancellor dynamic and the series' relevance to contemporary issues.

Awards and nominations

Academy Awards

Holly Hunter received her first nomination in 1988 for for her role as Jane Craig in Broadcast News, directed by . In 1994, she earned two nominations in the same ceremony for films released the previous year: Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Tammy Hemphill in The Firm, directed by , and for Ada McGrath in , directed by . Her fourth nomination came in 2004 for Best Actress in a Supporting Role as Lorraine "Laurie" Henderson in Thirteen, co-written and directed by . At the on March 21, 1994, held at the in , Hunter won the Oscar for . Presented by , her acceptance speech highlighted her personal connection to the role, noting, "When I was six years old I started pretending to play the piano on the kitchen table, and when I was nine I started taking lessons. I never thought that I would ever be playing piano in a movie." She expressed profound gratitude to Campion for creating the character, her family including parents, siblings, and "my daughter," producer , her agent, managers, teachers, and friends, concluding with, "I'm so overwhelmed. To be with that group of actresses just slays me." This victory also secured her a Golden Globe Award for in a Motion Picture – Drama earlier that year. The Oscar win for The Piano marked a career pinnacle, affirming Hunter's status as a versatile and critically acclaimed performer, though it led to fewer leading roles in major studio films in the subsequent decades compared to some peers. Hunter has not received any further Academy Award nominations since 2004, as of 2025.

Primetime Emmy Awards

Holly Hunter has earned seven Primetime Emmy Award nominations over her television career, securing two wins for lead performances in made-for-television films that highlighted her range in portraying resilient, multifaceted women. These victories established her as a prominent figure in prestige television during the late and early , with subsequent nominations reflecting her continued impact in serialized drama and limited series. Her first Emmy win occurred at the in 1989 for Outstanding Lead Actress in a or a Special, playing Ellen Russell—a stand-in for —in the biographical drama . The film dramatized the landmark case legalizing , and Hunter's portrayal of a young woman's desperate struggle captured the emotional and ethical turmoil at the story's core. Hunter's second win came four years later at the in 1993, again in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie category, for her role as Wanda Holloway in HBO's satirical biopic The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom. In this dark comedy based on a real-life , Hunter embodied a fiercely ambitious mother whose obsession with her daughter's success leads to extreme measures, blending humor with sharp on suburban desperation. The underscored her skill in navigating morally complex characters, earning praise for its bold, unapologetic intensity. She received a nomination in 2000 for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for her role as Grace McHannon in the biographical drama Harlan County War, portraying a coal miner's wife fighting for labor rights in Kentucky. In 2001, Hunter earned two nominations: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for playing Billie Jean King in the ABC biopic When Billie Beat Bobby, depicting the iconic 1973 tennis match against Bobby Riggs that advanced women's rights in sports; and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for her role as Rebecca Waynon in the anthology film Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her. Hunter received additional recognition for her starring role as Detective Grace Hanadarko in the TNT series Saving Grace (2007–2010), a gritty infused with supernatural elements and explorations of faith, guilt, and redemption. At the in 2008, she was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, highlighting her depiction of a hard-living cop confronted by an angel after a . The following year, at the in 2009, Hunter earned a consecutive nomination in the same category, further affirming the series' critical acclaim for its unflinching character study. In interviews during this period, she discussed the role's depth, emphasizing Grace's internal conflicts around and self-reckoning as central to the character's appeal.
YearCategoryWorkResult
1989Outstanding Lead Actress in a or a Special (NBC)Won
1993Outstanding Lead Actress in a or a MovieThe Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom ()Won
2000Outstanding Lead Actress in a or a Movie ()Nominated
2001Outstanding Lead Actress in a or a Movie (ABC)Nominated
2001Outstanding Supporting Actress in a or a MovieThings You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her (Showtime)Nominated
2008Outstanding Lead Actress in a SeriesSaving Grace (TNT)Nominated
2009Outstanding Lead Actress in a SeriesSaving Grace (TNT)Nominated

Other major honors

Hunter has received numerous accolades from major industry organizations beyond the Academy and . She won the Golden Globe Award for in a Motion Picture – Drama for her role in in 1994. She also secured the Golden Globe for in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for Broadcast News in 1988, and has earned additional nominations, including for (2018), Thirteen (2004), (2001), and Saving Grace (2008). In recognition of her performance in The Piano, Hunter received the BAFTA Award for Leading Actress in 1994. For her ensemble work in the HBO series Big Little Lies, she shared in the Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2018. Earlier in her career, Hunter was honored with the Award for Best Actress for Broadcast News in 1987. On May 30, 2008, she received a star on the in the category of motion pictures. As of 2025, she has not received major new awards in recent years.

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