Kim Basinger

About

Kim Basinger is an accomplished American actress and former fashion model, born on December 8, 1953, in Athens, Georgia. Her breakthrough role came as a Bond girl in "Never Say Never Again" in 1983. A prominent figure in the film industry throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Basinger received critical acclaim for her performances in movies, including "9½ Weeks" and "Batman". She won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for her potent portrayal in the 1997 film "L.A. Confidential". Apart from her acting career, she is also known for her activism for animal rights.

Associated With

Kim Basinger is a prominent figure in the film industry and has collaborated with numerous co-stars, directors, and filmmakers throughout her career. Her notable acting collaborations include critical and commercially successful movies with co-stars such as Mickey Rourke in "9 1/2 Weeks", Alec Baldwin in "The Marrying Man", whom she later married and had a daughter with, and Russell Crowe in "L.A. Confidential", for which she won an Academy Award. Basinger has also worked with esteemed directors like Robert Altman and Adrian Lyne. Beyond her professional relationships, she is known for her high-profile relationship with Alec Baldwin, and their subsequent highly publicized divorce. Basinger has continued to collaborate with numerous industry professionals, making her a well-respected figure in Hollywood.

Career Highlights

• 1976: Kim Basinger started her career as a model.
• 1978: She made her acting debut on television in "Charlie's Angels" and "The Ghost of Flight 401".
• 1981: Basinger earned her first big screen role in the movie "Hard Country".
• 1984: She gained visibility with an iconic performance in the adventure-comedy film, "The Natural" opposite Robert Redford.
• 1986: She starred in the most commercially successful film of her career up to this point, "9 1/2 Weeks".
• 1989: Basinger played the character of Vicki Vale in "Batman", the box office hit film.
• 1997: She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for "L.A. Confidential". This became a career-defining role for Kim Basinger.
• 1998: Following the success of "L.A. Confidential", she received the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role.
• 2000: She co-starred with Eminem in the film "8 Mile", which was another commercial success.
• 2004: Basinger explored her dramatic skills once again in "The Door in the Floor", for which she earned critical acclaim.
• 2017: She participated in the Fifty Shades franchise with the role of Elena Lincoln in the sequel, "Fifty Shades Darker".
• Today, Kim Basinger is one of the most recognized and respected actresses in the film industry with a career spanning over four decades.

Notable Awards

• Kim Basinger is an accomplished actress who has won several notable awards throughout her career. These include:
• Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Supporting Actress for "L.A. Confidential" in 1998.
• Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for "L.A. Confidential" in 1998.
• Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for "L.A. Confidential" in 1998.
• National Board of Review Award for Best Cast for "L.A. Confidential" in 1997.
• Southeastern Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress for "L.A. Confidential" in 1997.
• These are among the most notable awards she has received for her work.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Kim Basinger Movie/TV Show?

Kim Basinger is an accomplished actress with a substantial portfolio, but her most popular and recognized role is perhaps in the 1989 superhero film "Batman," directed by Tim Burton. In the film, Basinger portrayed Vicki Vale, a photojournalist and the love interest of Batman/Bruce Wayne, played by Michael Keaton. This iconic movie marked a pivotal point in her career and solidified her status in Hollywood. Its critical and commercial success, coupled with its lasting impact on the superhero genre, makes "Batman" arguably the most popular movie of Kim Basinger's career.

How Did Kim Basinger Get Famous?

Kim Basinger gained fame in the entertainment industry initially as a model, working for top brands and appearing on numerous magazine covers. Her acting career took flight when she moved to Los Angeles and began securing roles in television shows. However, her breakout role came when she starred in the James Bond film, "Never Say Never Again," in 1983, solidifying her status as a Hollywood star. Her acclaim further increased when she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in "L.A. Confidential" in 1997.