Jennifer Beals

Date of Birth: December 19, 1963

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Biography

Jennifer Beals is an American actress and former teen model, best known for her role as Alex Owens in the 1983 film “Flashdance.” Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Beals grew up in a multi-ethnic family. She attended the Francis W. Parker School before heading to Yale University, where she earned a B.A. in American Literature. Her breakthrough role in “Flashdance” earned her a Golden Globe nomination, and she quickly became an icon of the 1980s. Beals has since had a successful career in both film and television, appearing in critically acclaimed movies and popular TV series such as “The L Word.” Beyond her acting career, Beals is also an advocate for various social issues, including LGBTQ+ rights and environmental conservation.

5 Interesting Facts about Jennifer Beals

1. Jennifer Beals did most of her own dancing in “Flashdance,” but some scenes were performed by a body double.

2. She graduated from Yale University with a degree in American Literature.

3. Beals turned down a role in the 1985 film “St. Elmo’s Fire” to focus on her studies.

4. She is a trained dancer and practiced ballet and jazz dancing in her youth.

5. Beals has a black belt in Taekwondo.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jennifer Beals

1. “I think that the most important thing a woman can have—next to talent, of course—is her hairdresser.”

2. “You can make yourself feel better by thinking positively, but that will last only for a little while. If something is bothering you, you have to deal with it.”

3. “I don’t think Roger Dodger is really about men. I think it’s about men and women and children.”

4. “You automatically are looking out for the community in which you live: being a good neighbor, being a good friend, and being a good family member.”

5. “I don’t think of myself as a role model, but I do think of myself as someone who makes a lot of mistakes and then tries to learn from them.”