Jennifer Connelly's Hollywood Evolution : A Star's Remarkable Journey
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Jennifer Connelly, born on December 12, 1970, in Cairo, New York, started her career as a child model at age 10, appearing in magazines and commercials.
Her acting debut was in 1984 with a small role in "Once Upon a Time in America," which set the stage for her future in acting.
Connelly's breakthrough role came in 1986 with "Labyrinth," where she played Sarah, a girl navigating a magical maze to rescue her brother.
Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, she appeared in various films, including "Career Opportunities" (1991) and "The Rocketeer" (1991).
In 2000, Connelly received critical acclaim for her role in "Requiem for a Dream," portraying Marion Silver, a woman caught in a downward spiral of drug abuse.
Her career reached new heights in 2001 with "A Beautiful Mind," earning her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Alicia Nash.
Connelly continued to take on diverse roles in films like "House of Sand and Fog" (2003), "Dark Water" (2005), and "Blood Diamond" (2006).
She showcased her versatility in science fiction and fantasy films, starring in "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (2008) and "Noah" (2014).
In recent years, she appeared in "Only the Brave" (2017) and joined the television series "Snowpiercer" (2019), set in a post-apocalyptic world.
Connelly married actor Paul Bettany in 2003, with whom she has two children. She has received numerous awards, including a Golden Globe and BAFTA.