Personal details
- Birth Date: 1951-07-08
- Height: 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Birth Location: Santa Monica, California, USA
- Children: (his death) No Children
- Parents: Enrica Soma
- Professions: Actress, Producer, Director
Anjelica Huston, born July 8, 1951, basically grew up in the film world—her dad was legendary director John Huston, her mom a Russian prima ballerina. Childhood? Mostly castles and country houses in Ireland and England. She got her first real taste of acting in 1968 with the lead in her father’s movie, A Walk with Love and Death. Then, out of nowhere, her mom died in a car crash. She moved to the States, towered over most people in the modeling world for a bit, all cheekbones and drama. Modeling was fine, but acting kept pulling her back. She started taking the craft seriously in the early ‘80s, training with Peggy Feury and hustling for roles. Her breakout? Bob Rafelson’s remake of The Postman Always Rings Twice, with Jack Nicholson (who she was living with at the time—no big deal). A few years later, her dad cast her as Maerose in Prizzi’s Honor, and boom—Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. Not bad, right? First-ever third-generation Oscar winner in the family. After that, she was everywhere—Gardens of Stone, The Addams Family movies (her Morticia is iconic), Wes Anderson flicks like The Royal Tenenbaums and The Life Aquatic. The Grifters might be her best work, all sharp edges and charisma, earning her another Oscar nod. She even starred in her father’s last film, The Dead, nailing the Irish accent thanks to her years abroad. Tall, striking, a little intimidating—she’s got her dad’s presence, her mom’s looks, and a vibe that’s all her own. Married sculptor Robert Graham in ‘92, lived in Venice Beach, and kept on working, no matter what life threw at her.
So, get this—Anjelica Huston and Cher, two absolute legends, actually went head-to-head for some wild roles back in the day. Huston tried out for Alexandra Medford in The Witches of Eastwick (yeah, that crazy 1987 flick), but Cher snagged the part. A bit of a twist, right? But tables turned later on. Huston landed the role of the Grand High Witch in The Witches (1990), totally outshining anyone else, Cher included. Not stopping there, Huston also beat out Cher for Morticia Addams in The Addams Family (1991), basically cementing her status as the queen of spooky-cool characters. It's almost wild to imagine Cher in those roles, honestly. The casting directors must’ve had some tough choices to make, and let’s be real—these movies just wouldn’t hit the same without Huston’s super unique vibe. Total Hollywood sliding-doors moment.
referencennMy dad—John Huston, yeah, the legend—well, we didn’t always see eye to eye. Actually, we butted heads a lot, but somehow I always caved first. Maybe it was just easier, or maybe I just didn’t have the guts to really go up against him. There’s something about strong, dominating guys, though. I mean, it’s not like I went out looking for them, but they sorta found me. Jack was the same way—Jack Nicholson, you know? Big personalities, the kind who walk into a room and everyone feels it. Guess I kept circling back to that type, even if it made things complicated. Maybe I liked the challenge, or maybe it was just what felt familiar after growing up with a dad who basically filled up every inch of space. Funny how those old family patterns sneak up on you.
July 8, 1951
5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Santa Monica, California, USA
Yes, No Children
Enrica Soma and Surekha
73 years old