Jennifer Connelly is an American actress known for her diverse and critically acclaimed filmography. Born on December 12, 1970, in Round Top, New York, she has navigated a career spanning over four decades, earning numerous awards and nominations, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award. Here is a timeline of her significant events and milestones.
Main Milestones
Birth
December 12, 1970
Jennifer Lynn Connelly was born in Round Top, a hamlet in Cairo, New York, to Ilene Carol (née Schumann), an antique dealer, and Gerard Connelly, a clothing manufacturer.
Modeling Career Begins
1980
At the age of 10, Connelly began her career as a child model after an advertising executive friend of her father suggested she audition. She was added to the Ford Modeling Agency's roster and started modeling for print advertisements and television commercials.
Acting Debut
1984
Connelly made her acting debut in Sergio Leone's gangster epic "Once Upon a Time in America", playing the role of Deborah Gelly, an aspiring dancer and actress.
Breakthrough Role
1986
Connelly starred in Jim Henson's children's film "Labyrinth", a role that marked a significant milestone in her early acting career.
Disney Adventure Film
1991
Connelly appeared in the Disney adventure film "The Rocketeer", which further established her presence in the film industry.
Critical Acclaim
2000
Connelly garnered rave reviews for her portrayal of drug addiction and degradation in Darren Aronofsky's "Requiem for a Dream". She also appeared in the Jackson Pollock biopic "Pollock" the same year.
Academy Award
2001
Connelly won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Alicia Nash in Ron Howard's biopic "A Beautiful Mind", a film that depicted mathematician John Nash's battle with paranoid schizophrenia.
Marriage
2003
Connelly married British actor Paul Bettany after meeting during the filming of "A Beautiful Mind". The couple shares two children: Stellan Bettany and Agnes Lark Bettany.
Biblical Epic
2014
Connelly starred in Darren Aronofsky's epic "Noah", playing the role of Naameh, the wife of Noah.
Television Series
2020-2024
Connelly starred in the science fiction television series "Snowpiercer", a dystopian drama that aired on TNT.
Action Film
2022
Connelly appeared in the action film "Top Gun: Maverick", a sequel to the 1986 film "Top Gun".
