Annette Bening movies

Annette Carol Bening is an American actress with a career spanning more than four decades. Throughout her career, she has garnered immense recognition, including a BAFTA Award, 2 Golden Globes, and 5 Academy Award nominations, and her latest nomination is for the movie Nyad in the Oscars 2024. She is known for roles in movies like American Beauty, The American President, Hope Gap, and The 20th Century Women.

When did Annette Bening get her breakthrough?

Bening’s breakthrough came with the critically acclaimed The Grifters released in 1990, in which she delivered an engaging portrayal of a con artist, earning her first Oscar nomination. Following that, Bening showcased her versatility when she played Queen Elizabeth I in Love Affair (1994) and did a comic role in Tim Burton's movie Mars Attack! (1996).

The year 1999 marked a turning point in Bening's career with her iconic performance in American Beauty where she played the role of Carolyn Burnham, a suburban wife yearning for liberation. Bening delivered a complex and nuanced portrayal, earning her a BAFTA Award and another Oscar nomination.

Is Annette Bening nominated for the Oscars in 2024?

Yes, Annette Bening has been nominated for the 96th Academy Awards in the Best Actress category for her role in the film Nyad, making this her fifth Oscar nomination. This nomination comes with a unique record of not winning an Oscar with the highest amount of nominations.

Nyad is a 2023 biographical sports drama film based on the true story of athlete Diana Nyad. Nyad is on a mission to swim the 110 miles from Cuba to Florida, which was attempted three decades before and ended up being unsuccessful.

Annette Bening’s Movies

• The Grifters (1990)

• Bugsy (1991)

• Regarding Henry (1991)

• Love Affair (1994)

• The American President (1995)

• Mars Attacks! (1996)

• The Siege (1998)

• American Beauty (1999)

• In Dreams (1999)

• Being Julia (2004)

• Mrs. Henderson Presents (2005)

• Running with Scissors (2006)

• The Kids Are All Right (2010)

• Ruby Sparks (2012)

• Ginger & Rosa (2012)

• Three Generations (2017)

• Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool (2017)

• Captain Marvel (2019)

• The Report (2019)

• 20th Century Women (2016)

• Hope Gap (2019)

• Jerry and Marge Go Large (2022)

• Death on the Nile (2022)

• Nyad (2023)

List of Awards won by Annette Bening

Academy Awards

• Nominated for Best Actress for The Grifters (1991).

• Nominated for Best Actress for American Beauty (2000).

• Nominated for Best Actress for Being Julia (2005).

• Nominated for Best Actress for The Kids Are Alright (2010).

• Nominated for Best Actress for Nyad (2023).

Golden Globe Awards

• Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for The Grifters (1991).

• Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for Being Julia (2004) and The Kids Are All Right (2011).

Screen Actors Guild Awards

• Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for American Beauty (2000).

British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA)

• Best Actress in a Leading Role for Being Julia (2005).

National Board of Review Awards

• Best Actress for American Beauty (1999) and Being Julia (2004).

Critics' Choice Movie Awards

• Best Actress for American Beauty (1999) and The Kids Are All Right (2011).

American Comedy Awards

• Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role) for American Beauty (2000).

Satellite Awards

• Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for Being Julia (2005).