It’s hard to think of a more prolific and iconic actress thanGlenn Close.
Close’s own life is just as interesting as many of the roles she’s played.
The MRA was founded in the 1930s in opposition to the idea of America entering a war against theNazis.
She is the co-founder of the national organizationBring Change to Mind, which promotes talking more openly aboutmental health.
PerLAist.com, Close became involved in advocacy because the issue hits close to home for her.
Her sister hasbipolar disorderand her nephew has schizophrenia.
So we decided as a family to start talking about it."
According to IMDb,101 Dalmatiansbrought in $321 million worldwide.
Released in 1996, it also starred Jeff Daniels and Joely Richardson.
She won Golden Globe awards for her leading performances in the filmThe Wifeand the TV seriesDamages.
Close received her eighth Oscar nomination in March 2021 but surprisingly enough, she has yet to win.
Close will likely be back on the move soon, though.
Close won her third Tony Award for her portrayal of Norma on stage (viaBroadway.com).
Although she’s looking forward to getting back to work, Close has deep ties to Bozeman.
ActorClint Eastwoodis also her distant cousin.
The show delved into her family’s genealogical history and found that her ancestors were slaveholders.
As for her relatives across the pond,FamousKin.comsays she and Princess Diana are eighth cousins.
