In 2002, Connelly won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Alicia Nash in Ron Howard's biopic A Beautiful Mind (2001). She received praise for her performance in the science fiction film Dark City (1998) and for playing a drug addict in Darren Aronofsky's drama film Requiem for a Dream (2000).
After having worked as a model for several years, she began to focus on acting, starring in a variety of films including the horror film Phenomena (1985), the musical fantasy film Labyrinth (1986), the romantic comedy Career Opportunities (1991), and the period superhero film The Rocketeer (1991). She began her career as a child model before making her acting debut in the 1984 crime film Once Upon a Time in America. Jennifer Lynn Connelly (born Decem) is an American actress.
