Annette Bening

Annette Bening is an accomplished American actress known for her versatility and powerful performances. She began her career on stage before transitioning to film and television. Bening's breakout role came with "The Grifters" (1990), for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She solidified her status in Hollywood with critically acclaimed performances in films such as "American Beauty" (1999), where she earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, "Being Julia" (2004), "The Kids Are All Right" (2010), and "20th Century Women" (2016), each earning her additional Oscar nods. Annette Bening has been recognized with numerous awards, including BAFTA and Golden Globe Awards. Her career is marked by a series of strong, nuanced performances that showcase her wide-ranging acting abilities.