Kim Basinger Film actress Date of Birth: 08.12.1953 Country: USA

1. Biography of Kim Basinger
2. Modeling Career
3. Acting Career
4. Personal Life
5. Current Endeavors

Biography of Kim Basinger

Kim Basinger was born in Athens, Georgia and grew up in a conservative household. She had two older brothers and two younger sisters. From a young age, Basinger showed an interest in ballet, but eventually gave it up. She was initially shy and quiet, leading her parents to believe she had autism. However, a psychiatrist determined that her behavior was due to her strict upbringing. Her parents encouraged her to pursue hobbies that would help her come out of her shell, leading Basinger to join the school's cheerleading team.

Modeling Career

At the age of 16, Basinger began her career as a fashion model and competed in beauty pageants. She won the title of "Miss Georgia" in 1971, which led her to move to New York City to pursue modeling full-time. Basinger appeared on numerous magazine covers, in commercials, and even became the face of Breck Shampoo. She later posed nude for Playboy magazine. While in New York, Basinger also attended the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre to pursue her acting career.

Acting Career

Basinger made her acting debut with appearances in television shows and soap operas. Her breakthrough came in 1983 when she portrayed Domino Petachi in the James Bond film "Never Say Never Again." This role garnered her significant attention and led to more prominent roles, including the seductive Elizabeth McGraw in the erotic drama "9½ Weeks" and Vicky Anderson in the comedy "The Marrying Man." Basinger received critical acclaim for her role in the thriller "L.A. Confidential," for which she won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe.

Personal Life

Basinger has been married twice. Her first marriage was to makeup artist Ron Britton, with whom she had a son. They divorced in 1989 after seven years of marriage. Basinger then married actor Alec Baldwin in 1993, and they had a daughter together. They divorced in 2002. In recent years, Basinger has been in a relationship with her hairstylist, Mick Stone. She is also a vegetarian and an advocate for animal rights.

Current Endeavors

Although Basinger's on-screen appearances have been less frequent in recent years, she continues to be involved in the entertainment industry. She has supported her daughter's modeling career and has appeared in a number of films, including the final installment of the "Fifty Shades" trilogy. Basinger remains an influential figure in Hollywood, known both for her talents as an actress and her dedication to animal rights.