“Luckily, I was raised by people who'd already seen all the yuck stuff, which is why they originally didn't want me to act. I understood the difference between getting a part at a Hollywood party and getting a job.”

American actress

Laura Elizabeth Dern is an American actress. She has worked across film and television and has received major awards for her performances, including an Academy Award, an Actor Award, a BAFTA Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and five Golden Globes. Her career is marked by wide recognition from major awarding bodies, reflecting a body of work that spans both screen acting and television roles. The available facts point to an artist known chiefly for her performances and for sustained critical acclaim.