Jessica Lange

Date of Birth: April 20, 1949

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

Jessica Lange is an acclaimed American actress, known for her versatile performances in film, television, and theater. Born on April 20, 1949, in Cloquet, Minnesota, Lange’s career has spanned over four decades, earning her numerous awards and accolades. She began her acting career in the late 1970s and quickly gained prominence with her role in the 1976 remake of “King Kong.” Lange’s talent and dedication have been recognized with two Academy Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, among others. Throughout her career, Jessica Lange has been celebrated for her ability to portray complex and diverse characters. Some of her most noted performances include her roles in “Tootsie” (1982), “Blue Sky” (1994), “Grey Gardens” (2009), and the television series “American Horror Story” (2011-present). Aside from her acting career, Lange is also an accomplished photographer and philanthropist, involved in various humanitarian causes.

5 Interesting Facts about Jessica Lange

1. Jessica Lange won her first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Tootsie” (1982) and later won the Academy Award for Best Actress for “Blue Sky” (1994).

2. Lange is one of the few actresses to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting, winning an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Tony Award.

3. She has portrayed a range of iconic characters in the “American Horror Story” series, earning critical acclaim for each role.

4. In addition to her acting career, Lange is an accomplished photographer, with her work being exhibited in galleries and published in books.

5. Jessica Lange was a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF, focusing on the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Russia.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jessica Lange

1. “Acceptance and tolerance and forgiveness, those are life-altering lessons.”

2. “There are no explanations, there are no answers.”

3. “Sometimes the odds are against you, but you just have to do it anyway.”

4. “I’ve never been a sunny personality. I’ve never been outgoing. I’m a solitary person.”

5. “When you learn not to want things so badly, life comes to you.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Jessica Lange’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $20 million.

Children

Jessica Lange has three children. She has two daughters, Alexandra and Hannah, with ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov, and a son, Samuel, with playwright and actor Sam Shepard.