From her breakout role in 1986’s ‘Labyrinth’ to her part in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, look at Jennifer Connelly’s career in photos.
Jennifer Connelly was born on Dec. 12, 1970 in Cairo, New York. As a teen, she made her debut in crime movie ‘Once Upon a Time in America,’ which was released in 1984. She went on to star in the cult classic ‘Labyrinth’ in 1986, which co-starred David Bowie and was produced by George Lucas. She continued to regularly act in popular films and TV shows, including ‘Career Opportunities’ in 1981, ‘Dark City’ in 1998, and her unforgettable role a drug addict in 2000 drama ‘Requiem for a Dream.’
A highly accomplished actress, she earned an Oscar for her role in ‘A Beautiful Mind’ in the Best Supporting Actress cateogry. In her personal life, she is mom to three kids: son Kai Dugan with David Dugan, and daughter Agnes and son Stellan with current husband Paul Bettany. Click through the gallery to see photos of Jennifer’s early career days — including some of her most iconic roles ever.
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Jennifer Connelly in ‘Labyrinth’
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Jennifer Connelly and Don Johnson kiss in ‘The Hot Spot’
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Jennifer Connelly is pin-up worthy in ‘Mulholland Falls’
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Jennifer Connelly in ‘Inventing The Abbotts’
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Jennifer Connelly and Jared Leto in ‘Requiem For A Dream’
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Jennifer Connelly attends the premiere of ‘Requiem For A Dream’
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Jennifer Connelly in 2000
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Jennifer Connelly at the premiere of ‘A Beautiful Mind’
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Jennifer Connelly in ‘A Beautiful Mind ‘
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Jennifer Connelly poses for a portrait
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Jennifer Connelly is seen after her Oscar win
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Jennifer Connelly attends the 12th BAFTA/Britannia Awards
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Jennifer Connelly sizzles at the ‘Master and Commander’ premiere
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Jennifer Connelly strikes a pose at the MTV Movie Awards
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Jennifer Connelly in ‘Dark Water’
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Jennifer Connelly shares the screen with Leonardo DiCaprio
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Jennifer Connelly & Paul Bettany attend Cirque du Soleil with their kids
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Jennifer Connelly in ‘He’s Just Not That Into You’
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Jennifer Connelly at the US Premiere of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
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Jennifer Connelly & Tom Cruise at Cannes 2022
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Jennifer Connelly & Tom Cruise at the Cannes Premiere of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
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Jennifer Connelly at the ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Premiere