Julianne Moore

Date of Birth: December 3, 1960

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Biography

Julianne Moore, born Julie Anne Smith, is an acclaimed American actress and author known for her versatile performances and compelling portrayals of complex characters. She was born on December 3, 1960, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Moore’s career spans over three decades, during which she has appeared in a wide range of film genres, from independent films to major studio releases. Moore gained widespread recognition in the early 1990s with performances in movies like “Short Cuts” (1993), “Safe” (1995), and “Boogie Nights” (1997), for which she received her first Oscar nomination. She continued to receive critical acclaim for her roles in “The End of the Affair” (1999), “Far from Heaven” (2002), “The Hours” (2002), and “Still Alice” (2014), the latter earning her the Academy Award for Best Actress. Apart from her film career, Julianne Moore is also a successful children’s book author, having written the “Freckleface Strawberry” series. She is known for her activism, particularly in advocating for gun control and LGBTQ+ rights.

5 Interesting Facts about Julianne Moore

1. Julianne Moore chose her stage name by combining her first two names and adopting her father’s middle name to avoid confusion with other actors named “Julie Smith.”

2. She has been nominated for five Academy Awards and has won one for her role in “Still Alice” (2014).

3. Moore is one of the few actors to have won the “Triple Crown of Acting,” which includes an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, and a Tony Award nomination.

4. She has also written a successful children’s book series called “Freckleface Strawberry,” inspired by her own experiences growing up with freckles.

5. Moore is a prominent advocate for gun control and has been actively involved with the organization Everytown for Gun Safety.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Julianne Moore

1. “The idea that you can make your life better, that you can overcome anything, that you can work hard for something and achieve it – that’s a really nice feeling.”

2. “Being an actor is not about anything romantic, not even fantasy, although you do create fantasy.”

3. “I think change is possible, but only if we do the work.”

4. “When you read a script, you get a feel for where a character is coming from and where they’re going.”

5. “I feel like I’ve always been a working mom. I think you just get used to doing everything.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Julianne Moore has achieved a highest net worth of approximately $55 million.

Children

Julianne Moore has two children with her husband, director Bart Freundlich. Their son, Caleb Freundlich, was born in 1997, and their daughter, Liv Freundlich, was born in 2002.