Julianne Moore

About

Julianne Moore is a highly respected American actress and children's book author born on December 3, 1960, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Known for her exceptional performances in both television and film, Moore began her acting career on television in the 1980s, later transitioning to feature films. Some of her most notable films include "Boogie Nights," "Magnolia," "Still Alice," for which she obtained an Academy Award for Best Actress, and "Far From Heaven." Apart from her illustrious acting career, Moore has also written multiple children's books. Her ability to embody a variety of roles has positioned her as one of Hollywood's most versatile and talented performers.

Associated With

Julianne Moore has had an illustrious career in the film industry and worked with numerous notable actors and directors. She has starred alongside big names such as Jeff Goldblum in "The Lost World: Jurassic Park", Nicole Kidman in "The Hours", and Colin Firth in "A Single Man". Moore has also worked with celebrated directors such as the Coen Brothers in "The Big Lebowski", Paul Thomas Anderson in "Magnolia", and Todd Haynes in "Far From Heaven" and "Safe". Her collaboration with Haynes also continued in "I'm Not There", and "Wonderstruck". In terms of romantic associations, she has been married to director Bart Freundlich since 2003, whom she met while filming "The Myth of Fingerprints", and they have collaborated on multiple other projects including "After the Wedding". As an active advocate for gun control and LGBT rights, she's also been involved in various campaigns alongside other industry figures.

Career Highlights

• 1985: Julianne Moore began her career, receiving her Screen Actors Guild card for daytime soap opera "As the World Turns."
• 1992: She made her movie debut in "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle."
• 1993: Moore received critical acclaim for her role in "Short Cuts."
• 1995: "Safe," termed as a breakthrough performance for her, cemented her place in Hollywood.
• 1997: She earned her first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for "Boogie Nights."
• 1999: Moore earned her second Best Actress Oscar nomination for "The End of the Affair."
• 2002: She achieved the rare feat of two Oscar nominations in the same year - Best Supporting Actress for "The Hours" and Best Actress for "Far From Heaven."
• 2010: Moore received her first Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Mini-Series or Movie for "Game Change."
• 2012: She won her first Emmy Award for her portrayal of Sarah Palin in the television film "Game Change".
• 2014: She won the Best Actress award at Cannes Film Festival for "Maps to the Stars."
• 2015: Moore won her first Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in "Still Alice."
• 2019: She was honored with the Indie Spirit Robert Altman Award for the film "Gloria Bell."
• 2021: Continues to work in film and notably voiced the character, Skye, in the ‘Spirit Untamed’ movie.

Notable Awards

• Julianne Moore is a highly decorated actress and has received numerous awards and nominations, including:
• Academy Award (Oscar): She won the Best Actress award for her role in "Still Alice" (2014).
• Golden Globe Awards: She has received three Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film for "Game Change" (2012), Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for "Still Alice" (2014), and Best Actress in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture for TV for "Small Town Girl" (2020).
• BAFTA Award: She won the Best Actress in a Leading Role award for "Still Alice" (2014).
• Primetime Emmy Awards: She won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for "Game Change" (2012).
• Screen Actors Guild Awards: She has won two of these awards - Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries for "Game Change" (2013) and Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for "Still Alice" (2015).
• These are just a few of Julianne Moore's notable awards. She has also received numerous other nominations and recognitions.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Julianne Moore Movie/TV Show?

Julianne Moore has received critical acclaim for various roles throughout her career, but her performance in "Still Alice" is arguably her most popular and celebrated role. Released in 2014, the movie features Moore as a successful linguistics professor who faces the devastating diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Moore received widespread praise for this incredibly nuanced and emotional performance, which won her several awards including the much-coveted Academy Award for Best Actress. The film touched the hearts of audiences and critics alike, making it a standout in Moore's career.

How Did Julianne Moore Get Famous?

Julianne Moore gained fame through her acting career in both film and television. She started her career on television with roles in soap operas like "As the World Turns," for which she won a Daytime Emmy Award. Her breakthrough in films came in the early 1990s with roles in "Short Cuts" and "Vanya on 42nd Street". She received massive recognition and critical acclaim and established herself as a leading Hollywood actress with her roles in "Boogie Nights," "Magnolia," and "Far From Heaven," with many of her performances earning her Oscar nominations. Her role in "Still Alice" won her the Best Actress Award at the Academy Awards in 2015. Over the years, she has demonstrated her versatility as an actress and has remained a prominent figure in the industry.