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Jennifer Lynn Connelly (born December 12, 1970) is an acclaimed American actress. She began her career as a child model before making her acting debut in the 1984 crime film Once Upon a Time in America. After a few more years of modeling, she began to concentrate on acting, starring in a variety of films including the horror film Phenomena (1985), the musical fantasy film Labyrinth (1986), the romantic comedy Career Opportunities (1991), and the period superhero film The Rocketeer (1991). She received praise for her performance in the science fiction film Dark City (1998) and playing a drug addict in Darren Aronofsky's drama film Requiem for a Dream (2000).



Connelly won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Alicia Nash in Ron Howard's biopic A Beautiful Mind (2001). Her subsequent films include the superhero film Hulk (2003), the drama House of Sand and Fog (2003), the horror film Dark Water (2005), the psychological drama Little Children (2006), the thriller Blood Diamond (2006), the science fiction film The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008), and the romantic comedy He's Just Not That Into You (2009). In the subsequent decades, she took on supporting roles in Aronofsky's biblical epic film Noah (2014) and in the action films Alita: Battle Angel (2019) and Top Gun: Maverick (2022). She also starred in the science fiction television series Snowpiercer (2020–2024) and Dark Matter (2024).

Connelly was named Amnesty International Ambassador for Human Rights Education in 2005. She has been the face of Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton fashion advertisements, as well as for Revlon cosmetics. In 2012, she was named the first global face of the Shiseido Company. Magazines, including Time, Vanity Fair, and Esquire, as well as the Los Angeles Times newspaper, have included her on their lists of the world's most beautiful women.

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LABYRINTH IN CONCERT Comes to The Smith Center for the Performing Arts

Due to popular demand, the North American tour of“Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert” will be extended into 2025 with the addition of more than 35 cities.
'Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert' Extends North American Tour Through Spring 2025

Black Ink Presents, a division of Terrapin Station Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment, has announced that due to popular demand, the North American tour of “Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert” will be extended into 2025 with the addition of more than 35 cities.
Review: TOP GUN: MAVERICK IN CONCERT, Royal Albert Hall

Tom Cruise made a surprise appearance at a screening of his recent hit Top Gun: Maverick, screened at the Royal Albert Hall as part of their Films In Concert series.
Video: Sneak Peek of Daveed Diggs and Jennifer Connelly in the SNOWPIERCER Finale

AMC Networks has shared a sneak peek clip from the series finale of the gripping hit drama series Snowpiercer. The fourth season’s tenth and final episode will premiere exclusively on AMC on Sunday, September 22 at 9pm ET/PT. Watch the clip now!
Full Cast Set For WAITING FOR GODOT at Theatre Royal Haymarket

Rehearsals have started for the new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, directed by James Macdonald. Learn more about the cast here!
Further Casting Set For New West End Production of WAITING FOR GODOT

Further casting has been announced for the new production of Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot, directed by James Macdonald. Learn more about the cast here!
Video: Watch Trailer for New Season of SNOWPIERCER With Daveed Diggs

AMC Networks has released the official trailer for the fourth and final season of Snowpiercer, premiering Sunday, July 21 at 9pm ET/PT exclusively on AMC and AMC+. The first three seasons of the Tomorrow Studios-produced thriller are now available to stream exclusively on AMC+. Watch the trailer now!
JIM HENSON'S LABYRINTH: IN CONCERT North American Tour Launches To 30 Cities This Fall

Experience Jim Henson's LABYRINTH like never before with a 30-city North American tour featuring the iconic soundtrack performed live on stage, launching September 24.
Video: See Jennifer Connelly in New Trailer for BAD BEHAVIOUR

A new trailer for the Jennifer Connelly-led black comedy has just been released. The film centers on Lucy (Connelly), a former child actress, who seeks healing from the traumas of her life. She embarks on a spiritual retreat, only for it to become anything but healing: she’s easily annoyed by the other attendees and wants attention from the retreat’s new-age guru Elon Bello. Watch the trailer here!
Video: Ron Howard-Directed Documentary JIM HENSON IDEA MAN Receives Trailer

The first trailer for Jim Henson Idea Man has dropped. The documentary features new interviews with Henson's children, Rita Moreno (who guested on The Muppet Show), Jennifer Connelly (Labyrinth) and Frank Oz and Michael Firth. Jim Henson Idea Man takes us into the mind of this singular creative visionary, from his early years puppeteering on local television to the worldwide success of Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and beyond. Watch the trailer here!
AMC Network Acquires All Four SNOWPIERCER Seasons

AMC Networks secures all four seasons of the popular series SNOWPIERCER.Snowpiercer stars Oscar winner Jennifer Connelly, GRAMMY and Tony Award-winner Daveed Diggs,  Sean Bean, Rowan Blanchard, Emmy nominee Alison Wright, Mickey Sumner, Iddo Goldberg, Katie McGuinness, Tony Award-winner and GRAMMY nominee Lena Hall.
Lena Hall to Present THE SHOW GOES ON in Philadelphia, New York City & More

Tony winner and Grammy nominee Lena Hall will bring her latest one-woman show, THE SHOW GOES ON, to various cities starting in Philadelphia, PA! Learn how to purchase tickets.
Meet the Cast of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!

The new Broadway production of Henrik Ibsen’s thunderous masterwork, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, adapted by Tony Award Nominee Amy Herzog and directed by Tony Award Winner Sam Gold, begins previews tonight, Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Meet the cast of An Enemy of the People here!
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Starring Michael Imperioli, Jeremy Strong & Victoria Pedretti Sets Full Cast

The full cast has been revealed for An Enemy of the People on Broadway! Find out who is joining Jeremy Strong, Michael Imperioli, and Victoria Pedretti in the cast!
Lucian Msamati and Ben Whishaw Will Lead WAITING FOR GODOT at Theatre Royal Haymarket

A new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot will open at next year, directed by James Macdonald and starring Lucian Msamati (Estragon) and Ben Whishaw (Vladimir), with further casting to be announced. The production opens at Theatre Royal Haymarket in September 2024 and will play a strictly limited run.
Lena Hall Will Perform in Concert at Cadogan Hall in May 2024

Broadway star LENA HALL will perform at Cadogan Hall on Monday 27 May 2024 at 7.30pm. Tickets are on sale now!
Lena Hall Chats IN DREAMS On BREAKING THE CURTAIN PODCAST

Breaking the Curtain podcast interviews Tony Award winner Lena Hall about her role in the new musical 'In Dreams' at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto.
Billy Crudup to Reprise His Role in HARRY CLARKE at Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Emmy and Tony Award winner Billy Crudup will reprise his award–winning role in David Cale’s Harry Clarke, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre (2015 Addison St., Berkeley) November 15–December 23, 2023. 
Photos: Stephanie Hsu, Ariana DeBose & More Walk the Oscars Red Carpet

Check out photos of Ariana DeBose, Stephanie Hsu, Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Jessica Chastain, Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Angela Bassett, Janelle Monáe, Samuel L. Jackson, and more on the 2023 Oscars red carpet now!
John Travolta, Kate Hudson & More Join Oscars Presenters Slate

Previously announced Oscars presenters include Riz Ahmed, Halle Bailey, Antonio Banderas, Elizabeth Banks, Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, John Cho, Glenn Close, Jennifer Connelly, Ariana DeBose, Andrew Garfield, Hugh Grant, Danai Gurira, Salma Hayek Pinault, Samuel L. Jackson, Dwayne Johnson, Michael B. Jordan, Nicole Kidman, and more.

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