Glenn Close: 79 & Still Shining

0:00What's up, I'm Cory with the story, and these are your entertainment and celebrity headlines. Glenn Close is marking her 79th birthday on March 19, 2026. She's a legendary actress famous for intense roles in movies like Fatal Attraction and Dangerous Liaisons. That chilling performance as Alex Forrest and Fatal Attraction earned her one of eight Oscar nominations and cemented her as a Hollywood powerhouse. Close started her career on Broadway, where she's shown early on. She picked up Tony Awards for Sunset Boulevard and the real thing, proving her range on stage before hitting the big screen. Over the years, she jumped between film and TV with ease. Think Cruella DeVille in 101. Dalmatians or her Emmy-winning turn in the legal drama Damages. She's also starred in hits like The Big Chill, The Wife, and Albert Nams, which she helped produce. Despite no Oscar win yet, her impact on acting is huge. She's one of the most nominated actresses ever without a statue, but critics and fans alike praise her depth and precision.

1:07Beyond the screen, Close Champions mental health through Bring Change to Mind, which she co-founded to fight stigma. As she celebrates 79, her legacy is both performer and advocate, keeps inspiring new generations. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. You know what is better than Earbuds in bed? No Earbuds at all, S-O-L-I, solelypilo.com.