Holly Hunter is an acclaimed American actress whose career has spanned several decades. She gained widespread recognition for her performance in the 1987 film "Broadcast News," for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Hunter earned her first Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the 1993 film "The Piano," where she portrayed a mute piano player and also received a BAFTA and Golden Globe Award for the same role. She is also known for her roles in films like "Raising Arizona" (1987), "The Firm" (1993), "Thirteen" (2003), and "The Incredibles" series (2004, 2018) where she voiced the character Elastigirl.
Hunter has also had significant success on television, notably in the TNT drama series "Saving Grace," for which she received multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. She won two Primetime Emmy Awards for her roles in "Roe vs. Wade" (1989) and "The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom" (1993).
Known for her distinctive voice and versatile acting skills, Holly Hunter remains a respected and influential figure in both film and television industries.
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