Annette Bening

Biography: A-list movie star Bening got her start in regional theater before moving to New York, where she earned a Tony nomination for her Broadway debut in Coastal Disturbances (1986). She then made a name for herself in film with supporting roles, such as her deliciously wicked turns in Valmont and The Grifters, the latter of which earned her an Academy Award nomination. In 1991, she signed on to the project that would change her career and her life. Although Bugsy wasn't a commercial success, it offered Bening her first genuine leading role, as a gangster's moll. It also introduced her to notorious ladies' man Warren Beatty, who ended up abandoning his wild ways to wed and raise a family with Bening. Now a devoted mother of four, the actress-mom continues to be a hit with both critics and fans, earning Oscar nominations for her turns in the popular American Beauty (1999) and Being Julia (2004). In 2010, she again showcased her broad appeal with a star turn in The Kids Are All Right,A-list movie star Bening got her start in regional theater before moving to New York, where she earned a Tony nomination for her Broadway debut in Coastal Disturbances (1986). She then made a name for herself in film with supporting roles, such as her deliciously wicked turns in Valmont and The Grifters, the latter of which earned her an Academy Award nomination. In 1991, she signed on to the project that would change her career and her life. Although Bugsy wasn't a commercial success, it offered Bening her first genuine leading role, as a gangster's moll. It also introduced her to notorious ladies' man Warren Beatty, who ended up abandoning his wild ways to wed and raise a family with Bening. Now a devoted mother of four, the actress-mom continues to be a hit with both critics and fans, earning Oscar nominations for her turns in the popular American Beauty (1999) and Being Julia (2004). In 2010, she again showcased her broad appeal with a star turn in The Kids Are All Right, which was a hit at both Sundance and the box office. Expand

Annette Bening's Scores

  • Movies
  • TV
Average career score: 58
Highest Metascore: 86 Richard III
Lowest Metascore: 21 Life Itself
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 40
  2. Negative: 6 out of 40
40 movie reviews
Title: Year: Credit: User score:
52 Mars Attacks! Dec 13, 1996 Barbara Land 6.8
86 Richard III Dec 29, 1995 Queen Elizabeth, Wife Of Edward IV tbd
68 The American President Nov 17, 1995 Sydney Ellen Wade 6.4
55 Love Affair Oct 21, 1994 Terry McKay tbd
80 Bugsy Dec 20, 1991 Virginia Hill 8.0
47 Regarding Henry Jul 10, 1991 Sarah Turner 6.9
64 Guilty by Suspicion Mar 15, 1991 Ruth Merrill 8.3
86 The Grifters Dec 5, 1990 Myra Langtry 8.0
71 Postcards from the Edge Sep 12, 1990 Evelyn Ames / Evelyn Ames tbd
55 Valmont Nov 17, 1989 Merteuil 7.7
24 The Great Outdoors Jun 17, 1988 Kate Craig 7.0
37 The Search TBA Helen tbd

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