Annette B.

Annette Bening is an acclaimed American actress known for her versatile performances in both film and theater. She gained early recognition with her role in "The Grifters" (1990), for which she received an Academy Award nomination. She continued to impress critics and audiences with her roles in films like "American Beauty" (1999), earning another Oscar nomination, and "Being Julia" (2004), which also garnered her critical acclaim and a Golden Globe Award. Throughout her career, Bening has won numerous awards, including BAFTA and Screen Actors Guild Awards, solidifying her status as one of the preeminent actresses of her generation.