Jennifer Connelly is an American actress and a model.
Early years
Jennifer was born in New York on December 12,1970.
She attended a private St.Ann’s School in Brooklyn Heights and at the age of 10 her parents took her to audition for modelling.
Her photos appeared in several famous magazines and soon she began showing up in commercials on TV.
She has ADHD and has been taking medication for this since childhood.
Career development
Her first film debut was in a famous Sergio Leone’s „Once Upon a Time in America“ in 1984.
This little role opened her the door for Hollywood.
Her leading role came fast after that, only one year later, with a thriller „Phenomena“.
She was very popular in Japan, and she often appeared in their TV commercials.
Also, she had two songs she sang in Japanese called „Monologue of Love“ and „Message of Love“.
Jennifer appeared in the rock video by Roy Orbison called „I Drove All Night“.
In the same time with filming, she first studied English at Yale then she moved to Stanford tu study drama and classical theatre.
She never finished college but decided to pursue her film career.
Her next huge hit was „Labyrinth“ in 1986. By George Lucas where her partner was a famous singer and artist David Bowie.
After a short period without filming big hits she casted in „The Hot Spot“ in 1990.
After filming „Dark City“ in 1998. she exepted an offer from Fox Television and started acting in TV series „The $treet“ in 2000.
She also appeared in Darren Aronofsky’s „Requiem for a Dream“ and critics praised her emotional and serious acting.
In 2001. she starred in a film „Beautiful Mind“ next to Russel Crowe and won a Golden Globe and Oscar for her role in that film.
In 2003. she starred in Ang Lee’s „Hulk“.
In 2005. she had a role in a thriller „Dark Water“ with horror elements.
After that she costarred in „The Day the Earth Stood Still“, „Creation“, and more.
In 2012. she became an Ambassador for a famous japanese cosmetic brand called Shiseido, all thanks to her big popularity in that country.
In 2014. she had another collaboration with the director Darren Aronofsky’s in his epic film „Noah“.
Personal life
In 1997. she gave birth to her son Kai in a relationship with photographer David Dugan.
In 2003. she got married to a fellow actor Paul Betttany and lives with him and their three children.
She is a vegan and strongly encourages her family in changing their food menu.
Philantropic work
She became an Ambassador for Human Rights Education in 2005.
She was chosen for this position by Amnesty international.
She is very involved in workig with „Save the Children“ organization.
She is a member of Entertainment Industry Foundation which collects funds for many causes.
Quick summary
Full name: Jennifer Lynn Connelly
Date of birth: December 12,1970
Birth place: Brooklyn, New York
Age: 46
Profession: actress
Height: 1,69 m
Weight: 54 kgs
Net worth: $ 32 million