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One of the most beautiful older actresses in Hollywood. Ageing to perfection... And a wonderful, beautiful redhead.
She was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina on December 3, 1960 as Julie Anne Smith.
Graduated from Boston University's School of the Arts.
Worked briefly as part-time waitress in Boston, MA.
She was on ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY's list of "The 25 Greatest Actresses of the '90s"
Chosen as one of People Magazine's '50 most beautiful' list [2001]
In 2003 she became one of only ten actors ever to be nominated for Oscars both as lead and support (Hours and Far From Heaven)
Selected filmography:
The Forgotten (2004)......................Telly Paretta
Laws of Attraction (2004)..................Audrey Woods
Marie and Bruce (2004)................Marie
The Hours (2002)......................Laura Brown
Far From Heaven (2002)..............Cathy Whitaker
The Shipping News (2001)...........Wavey
The Hours (2001).........................Laura Brown
Evolution (2001)..........................Dr. Allison Reed
Hannibal (2001)............................Clarice Starling
Magnolia (1999).....................................Linda Partridge
The End of the Affair (1999)..................Sarah Miles
A Map of the World (1999)................Theresa Collins
An Ideal Husband (1999).....................Mrs. Cheveley
Cookie's Fortune (1999).....................Cora Duvall
Psycho (1998)...................................Lila Crane
The Big Lebowski (1998)......................Maude Lebowski
Boogie Nights (1997)...........................Amber Waves/Maggie
The Lost World:Jurassic Park (1997)..........Dr. Sarah Harding
Surviving Picasso (1996).......................Dora Maar
Nine Months (1995)..............................Rebecca Taylor
Vanya on 42nd Street (1994).......................Yelena
Short Cuts (1993)................................Marian Wyman
The Fugitive (1993)..............................Dr. Anne Eastman
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992)...........Marlene Craven
Slaughterhouse II (1988)...........Julie
And some pictures that were the reason to create the thread:

Thanks darling! Great collection

um...two days have passed....where are your pics for this thread? ![]()

I don't really like pale women... but she's not that bad. She's aging well.

She is a beautiful and talented woman. I really like her.

um...two days have passed....where are your pics for this thread?![]()
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You have a point. But it wasn't really the big flash of inspiration, I just had those two pictures and was appalled that there wasn't a thread already.

LOVE HER!

I think she's my favorite red-head. ![]()

i just read an article on her..in school she used to be a nerdy, clumsy so called "ugly duckling". it just goes to show you that even the prettiest faces out there went through teasing and had their "insecure" moments. i mean look at her now..she's gorgeous

this thread needs more pics!!!!

Definitely, I'll try to dig some up tonight.

^ And I thought I'd never say that... She's hot ![]()

Beautiful, classy.. and a talented actress ![]()