Robin Wright

Date of Birth: April 8, 1966

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Robin Wright is an acclaimed American actress and director, renowned for her versatile roles in both film and television. Born on April 8, 1966, in Dallas, Texas, Wright embarked on her acting career in the early 1980s. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Kelly Capwell on the daytime soap opera “Santa Barbara,” which earned her multiple Daytime Emmy Award nominations. Wright’s breakout film role came in 1987 when she starred as Buttercup in the beloved fantasy adventure film “The Princess Bride.” She continued to build a successful film career with roles in “Forrest Gump” (1994), where she played Jenny Curran, earning her a Golden Globe nomination, and in “Message in a Bottle” (1999), “Unbreakable” (2000), and “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” (2011). In recent years, Wright has been widely celebrated for her portrayal of Claire Underwood in the political drama series “House of Cards” (2013-2018). Her performance earned her a Golden Globe Award and several Emmy nominations. Beyond acting, Wright has directed several episodes of “House of Cards” and other projects, showcasing her talents behind the camera.

5 Interesting Facts about Robin Wright

1. Robin Wright began her career as a model before transitioning to acting.

2. She was married to actor Sean Penn from 1996 to 2010, with whom she has two children.

3. Wright turned down a role in “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” to take a break for her family.

4. She is a committed activist and has been involved in various humanitarian efforts, including work with the Enough Project.

5. Wright is one of the few actresses to win a Golden Globe Award for a role in a Netflix original series.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Robin Wright

1. “I think it’s important to evolve and grow and take risks creatively.”

2. “My career has been up and down, but it has taught me resilience.”

3. “There’s nothing like a good challenge to really push your limits.”

4. “I believe in love and the capacity of the human heart to forgive.”

5. “Life is about learning; when you stop learning, you die.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Robin Wright’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $65 million.

Children

Robin Wright has two children with her ex-husband Sean Penn: 1. Daughter: Dylan Frances Penn, born April 13, 1991, is a model and actress. 2. Son: Hopper Jack Penn, born August 6, 1993, is an actor and model.