Marcia Gay Harden

Date of Birth: August 14, 1959

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

Marcia Gay Harden is an acclaimed American actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and theater. Born in La Jolla, California, Harden’s career has spanned over several decades, earning her numerous awards and nominations. She studied at the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a B.A. in Theater, and later received an MFA from the Graduate Acting Program at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Harden’s breakout role came in 1990 with the Coen Brothers’ film “Miller’s Crossing,” and she later won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Pollock” (2000). She has also earned accolades for her performances in “Mystic River” (2003), “Into the Wild” (2007), and the television series “The Newsroom” (2012-2014) and “Code Black” (2015-2018).

5 Interesting Facts about Marcia Gay Harden

1. Marcia Gay Harden won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Pollock” (2000).

2. She received a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her performance in “God of Carnage” (2009).

3. Harden has three children: one daughter and twin sons.

4. She appeared in the “Fifty Shades” film series as Christian Grey’s mother, Dr. Grace Trevelyan Grey.

5. Harden has been an advocate for Alzheimer’s research, inspired by her mother’s battle with the disease.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Marcia Gay Harden

1. “I love it when ugliness is beautiful. I love character flaws.”

2. “Acting is a gift, and I have been very fortunate to have been able to do it for so long.”

3. “I think it’s important to be fearless in life and to face your fears.”

4. “The most important thing is to be true to yourself and those you love.”

5. “Art should be about love and the pursuit of goodness.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Marcia Gay Harden is estimated to be around $16 million.

Children

Marcia Gay Harden has three children: a daughter named Eulala Grace Scheel, born in 1998, and twin sons named Hudson and Julitta Dee Scheel, born in 2004.