Jennifer Connelly - Biography

Last Editor: wren7maps				Jennifer Connelly Biography -   Name : Jennifer Connelly Birthdate : 12 December 1970 Birthplace : Catskill Mountains, New York, U.S. Best Known As : Oscar-winning co-star of A Beautiful Mind Age : 38 Spouse(s) : Paul Bettany (2003-Present)(1 son b 03) Domestic partner(s) : David Dugan (1 son b 97) Billy Campbell (1991-1996)

Jennifer Connelly Trivia -

Son, Kai Dugan, born July 1997. Father is photographer David Dugan. Cut a single in Japan, which she sang in phonetic Japanese. She says her agent made up the idea that she is semi-fluent in the language. Speaks fluent Italian and French. Was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine in 2002. The character Veronica in Heathers (1988) was originally written with her in mind, but she turned the role down. Daughter-in-law of actor Thane Bettany. First child with husband Paul Bettany, a son named Stellan, born 5 August, 2003. Stellan's Godfather is the actor Charlie Condou, Paul's best friend. Measurements: 34C/D-22-34 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine). Her father is of Irish and Norwegian heritage and her mother is of Russian and Polish descent. Two sons: Kai Dugan and Stellan Bettany. Named her son Stellan after Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård. In three of her movies (Dark City (1998), Requiem for a Dream (2000), and House of Sand and Fog (2003)), she appears standing at the end of a pier in a striking image. All three directors created the shots for different reasons, and they are not an homage or reference to each other, just an unlikely coincidence. She was nearly cast as Diane Court in Cameron Crowe's Say Anything... (1989). Ione Skye got the part instead. Enrolled at Yale as an English major, then transferred two years later to Stanford. Has said she used to use the online username "ecksor", which is a phonetic spelling of XOR (Exclusive OR) - a tribute to her cousin Jerry who is a computer security expert. Ranked #14 in Celebrity Sleuth's "25 Sexiest Women of 1993". Ranked #53 in Stuff's "103 Sexiest Women" (2003). Ranked #74 in FHM-USA's "100 Sexiest Women" (2002). Ranked #85 in Askmen's "Most Desirable Woman" (2002). Ranked as #88 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement. (2005). Is a vegan. Has an interest in mathematics and software. Her first feature film role was Once Upon a Time in America (1984). Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#54). [2007]. Auditioned for the title role of Firestarter (1984). With A Beautiful Mind (2001) and Reservation Road (2007), has now played the wife of Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix who portrayed the hero AND the villain in Gladiator (2000). Is an only child. The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008), in which she starred, opened on her 38th birthday. December 12, 2008. Was turned down by director Judd Apatow for the role of Alison in Knocked Up (2007), since she was too old for the part. Katherine Heigl eventually won the part. Turned down the roles of Sarah Tobias in The Accused (1988), Clarice Starling in The Silence of the Lambs (1991) and Nell Kellty in Nell (1994). All of these roles were ultimately played by Jodie Foster. Turned down the the role of Lynn Bracken in L.A. Confidential (1997). Turned down the role of Vivian in Pretty Woman (1990). Julia Roberts was eventually cast as Vivian.

Jennifer Connelly Detailed Biography -

Born December 12, 1970, in the Catskill Mountains of New York State, Jennifer is an accomplished star actress. Jennifer grew up in Brooklyn Heights, except for the four years her family spent in Woodstock, New York. Her father, Gerard Connelly, is a clothing manufacturer, and her mother, Eileen Connelly, is a massage therapist and former antiques dealer. She attended Saint Ann's school in Brooklyn, enrolled at Yale, then transferred two years later to Stanford. Her academic studies included interests in Quantum Physics and philosophy. Jennifer is trained in classical theater and improvisation, having studied with the late drama coach Roy London and with Howard Fine and Harold Guskin. She speaks fluent Italian, French and is semi fluent in Japanese. When Jennifer was 10, a family friend who was an advertising executive suggested that her parents take her to a modeling audition. She began doing modeling work through the Ford Agency, appearing in magazine ads for Seventeen magazine and soon moved on to TV commercials. She also appeared in a Miller Beer commercial. A casting director saw Jennifer and introduced her to Sergio Leone, who was seeking a young girl to dance in his gangster epic "Once Upon a Time in America". Jennifer got the part, and this was her first movie appearance, and the big break that launched her career. Jennifer enjoys physical activities such as swimming, gymnastics, bike riding, and roller skating. She is very much the outdoors person, being into camping, hiking and walking. What attracts many people to Jennifer, is not so much the kind of characters or roles she plays but her alluring style and charm which connects her to the audience. Jennifer seems able to bring this talent into all her roles. Being one of the most attractive women ever to grace the screen also helps considerably! Jennifer has matured into one of the most versatile actresses on the screen.