Jennifer Connelly
Born December 12, 1970 · Cairo, New York, USA
3
Films reviewed
8.2
Avg. rating
Requiem for a Dream
Best-reviewed
2000–2022
Years active
Biography
Jennifer Lynn Connelly (born December 12, 1970) is an American actress. She began her career as a child model before making her acting debut in the 1984 crime film Once Upon a Time in America. After having worked as a model for several years, she began to concentrate on acting, starring in a variety of films including the horror film Phenomena (1985), the musical fantasy film Labyrinth (1986), the romantic comedy Career Opportunities (1991), and the period superhero film The Rocketeer (1991). She received praise for her performance in the science fiction film Dark City (1998) and playing a drug addict in Darren Aronofsky's drama film Requiem for a Dream (2000).
Connelly was named Amnesty International Ambassador for Human Rights Education in 2005. She has been the face of Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton fashion advertisements, as well as for Revlon cosmetics. In 2012, she was named the first global face of the Shiseido Company. Magazines, including Time, Vanity Fair, and Esquire, as well as the Los Angeles Times newspaper, have included her on their lists of the world's most beautiful women.
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Review Highlights
AI-summarized critic and audience reaction, pulled from the Fan & Critic Buzz on their highest-rated films with us.
“The public reaction to "Requiem for a Dream" is polarized, with some viewing it as a thought-provoking drama that shatters the human condition. Others find it frightening due to its darkly wild moments. A reviewer notes that despite its high standing on movie sites, the film can only be seen as divisive.”
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“The general reaction to "Top Gun: Maverick" is positive, with many reviewers praising its enjoyable experience and nostalgic value. Critics noted that while some plot points are illogical, the film's focus on aerial action sequences and nostalgia for the original movie makes up for it. The reviews also highlight the improvements in acting, emotional attachment, and subtle humor compared to the original film.”
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Selected Filmography
- Spider-Man: Homecoming(2017)as Karen / Suit Lady (voice)
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert(2015)TV Series · 2 epsas Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers(2014)TV Series · 2 epsas Self - Guest
- The Graham Norton Show(2007)TV Series · 2 epsas Self
- The View(1997)TV Series · 2 epsas Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!(2003)TV Series · 2 epsas Self - Guest
- El hormiguero(2006)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark(1988)TV Series · 2 epsas Self - Guest
- Dark Matter(2024)TV Series · 19 epsas Daniela Dessen
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno(1992)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien(1993)TV Series · 5 epsas Self - Guest
- Snowpiercer(2020)TV Series · 22 epsas Melanie Cavill
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show(2003)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Tales of the Unexpected(1979)TV Series · 1 epas The Girl
- MTV Movie & TV Awards(1992)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- The Oscars(1953)TV Series · 3 epsas Self
- Hulk(2003)as Betty Ross
- Chelsea(2016)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Once Upon a Time in America(1984)as Young Deborah
- Alita: Battle Angel(2019)as Chiren