Glenn Close, honestly, is a force of nature. Born in Greenwich, Connecticut, she grew up surrounded by the kind of New England old-money vibes you’d expect from someone whose dad was a big-shot doctor. Both her folks came from pretty privileged backgrounds, so she was never exactly struggling for her next meal. But it’s not like she just coasted on family connections—she put in the work, especially on Broadway, before Hollywood came calling. Her breakout on the big screen? “The World According to Garp” in ’82, acting opposite Robin Williams. She nailed it as Jenny Fields and snatched her first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. No resting on her laurels, though—the very next year she popped up in “The Big Chill,” a film that’s pretty much a time capsule of ’80s angst, and grabbed another Oscar nod. Third time’s the charm, right? Well, maybe not, but she was nominated yet again for “The Natural,” starring with Robert Redford. Not many actors get a hat trick of Academy recognition right out of the gate. She didn’t slow down either. Roles in “Fatal Attraction” (where she made bunny-boiling famous), “Dangerous Liaisons” (Marquise de Merteuil—so ice-cold and deliciously evil), and a string of other films solidified her as Hollywood royalty. She’s also killed it on TV, scooping up Emmys and a Golden Globe for “Damages.” Eight Oscar nominations, multiple Tonys, Obie, SAG—you name it. If awards were currency, she’d be a billionaire by now.
Did you know she legit keeps every single costume from her movies? Like, not just the fancy ones or whatever—literally all of them. Once the cameras stop rolling and the crew packs up, she’s over there, sweeping up racks of dresses, boots, the whole nine yards, stashing them away. People joke that her closet probably looks like a weird mashup of eras and genres—one shelf is all medieval gowns, next to futuristic armor, then, boom, 90s denim. She’s even talked about how sometimes she’ll just pull out a random piece, and it’ll bring back wild memories from set. Apparently, some studios try to keep the wardrobe, but she’s got it in her contract now—no one touches her stuff. It’s kind of iconic, honestly. If you ever get invited to her house, you might see her rocking a superhero cape just to grab the mail.
This is a movies quotes information textnnI’ve lost count of the times someone’s glanced my way and suddenly decided I must be Meryl Streep. Not that I have her Oscar glow, obviously—those golden statues are pretty exclusive, and my mantel is suspiciously bare. Still, it’s kind of hilarious, right? I mean, Meryl Streep, of all people. She’s the queen of morphing into literally anyone, and here I am, just trying to snag a coffee without someone yelling “Sophie’s Choice!” at me. Maybe it’s the haircut, or maybe I just have one of those faces that screams “award-winning actress in disguise.” Either way, I’ll take the compliment, even if I’ve never had to dodge paparazzi on the red carpet. If only people could mistake me for Meryl when she’s picking up her Oscar—now that would be a story worth telling.
March 19, 1947
5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Greenwich, Connecticut, USA
Yes, Annie Starke
William Close and Surekha
78 years old