[48] Pfeiffer herself stated that she took the role because it "wasn't what people would expect of [her]". . [78] A Thousand Acres and The Deep End of the Ocean were also produced by Via Rosa Productions. [50], One of the most successful and highest-paid actresses of 1980s and 1990s,[214][215][216][217][218] Pfeiffer typically earned $9$10 million per film during the latter decade. Mobile: +254 798 368 561. 10. Over time, they took control of her entire life. Subsequent performances included Rose Cook Lewis in the film adaptation of Jane Smiley's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel A Thousand Acres (1997) with Jessica Lange and Jennifer Jason Leigh;[72] Beth Cappadora in The Deep End of the Ocean (1998) about a married couple who found their son who was kidnapped nine years ago;[73] Titania the Queen of the Fairies in A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999) with Kevin Kline, Rupert Everett and Stanley Tucci;[74] and Katie Jordan in Rob Reiner's comedy drama The Story of Us (1999) with Bruce Willis. [199], Pfeiffer established herself as one of the film industry's most prolific and acclaimed performers,[43][212][227][228][229] despite having yet to receive top-billing in a blockbuster film. [57] For her portrayal of an eccentric Dallas, Texas housewife, she earned nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress and the Golden Globe for Best Actress Drama and won the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the 43rd Berlin International Film Festival. Rick Pfeiffer, Dedee Pfeiffer and Lori Pfeifeer: Filmography: Batman Returns,Grease 2,Hairspray,What Lies Beneath,One Fine Day,The Wizard of Lies . [278] Horton directed Pfeiffer in a 1985 ABC TV special, One Too Many, where she played the high school girlfriend of an alcoholic student (Val Kilmer);[279] and in 1987, the real-life couple played an on-screen couple in the 'Hospital' segment of John Landis's comedy skit compilation Amazon Women on the Moon. [291] In 1994, Pfeiffer gave birth to a son, John Henry Kelley II, named for his grandfather and Pfeiffer's father-in-law, United States Hockey Hall of Fame coach John Henry "Jack" Kelley. [175], Pfeiffer portrays Betty Ford in the anthology drama television series The First Lady, which premiered on Showtime in April 2022. The film was called Original Sin (2001). Her father was of German, Dutch, and Irish descent, and her mother was of Swiss and Swedish ancestry. Pfeiffer has been married three times. [246] Similarly, Harper's Bazaar crowned Pfeiffer the fourth most glamorous "beauty icon" of the decade,[247] while Complex ranked her the 49th "hottest woman of the '80s". Donna Pfeiffer: Brother Rick Pfeiffer: . She was a. Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer and Richard Plepler attend the after party for "The Wizard of Lies" New York preimere at The Museum of Modern Art. We lost her last year and" michellepfeifferofficial Verified Follow 45,906 likes michellepfeifferofficial Verified That is her actual voice you're hearing when she sings, there is no dubbing. Michelle Pfeiffer celebrated National Sibling Day with a rare snapshot featuring all three of her siblings, Michelle Pfeiffer displays statuesque frame in beautiful summer dress, Michelle Pfeiffer's $22m Pacific Palisades villa is breathtaking see inside, Michelle Pfeiffer shares glimpse inside stunning home and fans all notice the same thing, Michelle Pfeiffer shares breathtaking beachside snapshots. Pfeiffer, Donna Jean Donna Jean Pfeiffer, age 85, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on April 7, 2018 in Los Angeles, CA. For her efforts, she was rewarded with a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture Drama. She is from Santa Ana, California, United States. [183], Pfeiffer has never received formal acting training,[184][185] expressing that she sometimes feels fraudulent as an actor due to her lack of conventional schooling. [219][220][221] LaSalle named her an exception to Hollywood actors he believed were otherwise undeserving of their high salaries. Donna Pfeiffer's daughter is Michelle Pfeiffer Donna Pfeiffer's son is Rick Pfeiffer Donna Pfeiffer's daughter is Dedee . Her performances in Dangerous Liaisons (1988) and The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989) earned her two consecutive Academy Award nominations, for Best Supporting Actress and Best Actress respectively, winning a Golden Globe Award for the latter. VIDEO:Michelle Pfeiffer reveals dilemma about appearance. [268] Australian cricketers speak of "getting a Michelle" when they take five wickets in an innings. [91][92][93][89] In the former, a film adaptation of the Broadway musical of the same name, she starred alongside John Travolta, Christopher Walken and Queen Latifah as Velma Von Tussle,[94] the racist manager of a television station. In cricketing parlance, this is referred to as a "five for", a near-homophone for "Pfeiffer", which resulted in the nickname "Michelle". [161] In 2019, Pfeiffer briefly reprised the role in Avengers: Endgame,[162] and starred alongside Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning in the dark fantasy sequel Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, playing the villainous Queen Ingrith. It's been 25 years since brothers Jeff and Beau Bridges shared the big screen for the first and only time in the "The Fabulous Baker Boys," but when they regrouped with leading lady Michelle. [91] Released to widely positive reviews, Hairspray grossed $202.5 million worldwide. [39][40] The scene in which her character seductively performs "Makin' Whoopee" atop a grand piano is considered to be a memorable scene in modern cinema.[41][42][43][44]. After a short stint training to be a court stenographer, she decided upon an acting career. [169][170] In the film, which co-stars Lucas Hedges and Tracy Letts, Pfeiffer played a widow who moves to Paris, France, with her son (Hedges) and cat, who happens to be her reincarnated husband (Letts). - I think the brother and the movie are meant to be understood the same way. [194] In a 2021 profile, Lynn Hirschberg of W wrote that Pfeiffer's finest performances involve a conflicted "woman at war with herself", finding that she "has a way of pitting her characters' wit and self-awareness against their flaws and trauma". It was even featured as one of the smells in the game called "Sniff Cup Flip Cup" she played against Jimmy Fallon. The recipient of various accolades, she has received a Golden Globe Award and a British Academy Film Award, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award. [150][151] Vulture remarked: "Out of the main actors, it's Pfeiffer who is able to root the character in meaning she bracingly marries the exploration of Biblical creation, mythological overtones, and hellish domestic commentary. It's the kind of refined, delicate acting Pfeiffer does so well, and it's a further reminder of how much we've missed her since she's been away. She is an actress, known for The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990), Into the Night (1985) and The Sky Is Falling (1999). She has two sisters, Dedee and Lori Pfeiffer, and one brother, Rick. Nobody wanted to hire her. ", "Michelle Pfeiffer Isn't Done Defying Our Expectations", "Michelle Pfeiffer Is Playing the Long Game", "Michelle Pfeiffer: A successful actress, mother and businesswoman", "Michelle Pfeiffer Is the MVP of Mother! Pfeiffer stars in the film with Jeff and Beau Bridges, who play the halves of a cocktail lounge piano duet. "[168], Pfeiffer headlined the dark comedy French Exit (2020), based on the acclaimed novel of the same name by Patrick deWitt, directed by Azazel Jacobs. Celebrates the Star's Milestone Birthday With Photos Through the Years", "Looking Back at Michelle Pfeiffer's Most Iconic Movie Roles", "Michelle Pfeiffer On Why Getting Noticed For Your Looks Is 'No-Win' In Hollywood", "Michelle Pfeiffer fans, rejoice: She's this year's comeback kid", "Michelle Pfeiffer turns 63: the photos that show how the passage of time has affected the sex symbol of Hollywood par excellence", "Why Overpaid Hollywood Stars Aren't Worth It", "Hard Work Is Moving Michelle Pfeiffer Closer To Stardom", "For Michelle Pfeiffer, It Was a Very Good Year", "Michelle Pfeiffer Is Definitely Done Second-Guessing Herself (Probably! [30][31] Pfeiffer then appeared as chic restaurateuse Jo Ann Vallenari in Tequila Sunrise (1988) with Mel Gibson and Kurt Russell, but experienced creative and personal differences with director Robert Towne, who later described her as the "most difficult" actress he has ever worked with. I'm never going to be one that retires. [154] The New Yorker's Anthony Lane found that only Pfeiffer appears to be enjoying their material,[155] while Mick LaSalle of the San Francisco Chronicle credited the film with reminding audiences that she is one of today's best actresses. Three-time Oscar nominee Michelle Pfeiffer, currently seen playing Betty Ford in Showtime's The First Lady, is set to star in Wild Four O'Clocks, the directorial debut of in-demand . [95] Although a fan of Pfeiffer's work in the musicals Grease 2 and The Fabulous Baker Boys, director Adam Shankman cast Pfeiffer largely based on her performance in Batman Returns,[96] claiming she was his first and only choice for Velma. His father has been found guilty of murdering his mom and brother. ", "Courtesans gone wild in 'Cheri' and 'The Girlfriend Experience', "Michelle Pfeiffer explains why she 'disappeared' from Hollywood", "The dazzling versatility of Michelle Pfeiffer", "Happy Birthday, Michelle Pfeiffer! [50][51][52][53][54] Premiere retrospectively stated: "Arguably the outstanding villain of the Tim Burton era, Michelle Pfeiffer's deadly kitten with a whip brought sex to the normally neutered franchise. [151][199] According to The Spokesman-Review critic Dan Webster, the actress is known as much for her on-screen glamor as she is for her acting talent. She achieved further success with roles in The Witches of Eastwick (1987) and Married to the Mob (1988), for which she was nominated for her first of six consecutive Golden Globe Awards. Michelle Pfeiffer' father's name is Richard Pfeiffer, an air-conditioning contractor and Michelle Pfeiffer' mother's name is Donna Jean, a housewife. She starred with Jack Nicholson in the 1994 horror film Wolf, portraying the sardonic and willful interest of a writer who becomes a wolf-man at night after being bitten by a creature. Pfeiffer made her movie debut in 1980 and attracted attention for her performances in Grease 2 (1982) and Scarface (1983). At an acting class taught by Milton Katselas in Los Angeles, she met fellow budding actor Peter Horton, and they began dating. Pfeiffer took on the role of Selina KyleCatwoman in Tim Burton's superhero film Batman Returns (1992), opposite Michael Keaton and Danny DeVito, after Annette Bening dropped out because of her pregnancy. Michelle Pfeiffer is an American actress who has a net worth of $80 million. Education When Michelle was a kid, her family resided in Midway City, California. [189] Drawn towards "imperfect" women,[190] Pfeiffer claims she rarely accepts glamorous roles because she finds few of them compelling. [188]The Baltimore Sun film critic Michael Sragow observed that the actress can at times appear "flustered or elusive" during interviews. Houses [14] Pfeiffer transitioned to film with the comedy The Hollywood Knights (1980), with Tony Danza, appearing as high school sweethearts. [273], Having been a smoker for ten years, and having a niece who suffered from leukemia for ten years, Pfeiffer decided to support the American Cancer Society. She has an older brother, Rick, and two younger sisters, Dedee Pfeiffer, a television and film actress, and Lori Pfeiffer. [264][265][266][267] Joy was particularly inspired by Pfeiffer's transformation from Selina Kyle into Catwoman in Batman Returns,[264] whereas Ronson cited The Fabulous Baker Boys as his favorite Pfeiffer film. [287] She made a brief uncredited cameo appearance in one episode of Kelley's television series Picket Fences and played the title character in To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday, for which Kelley wrote the screenplay. [181] She is set to reprise her role as Janet van Dyne in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023). . Into the Night (1985 film), an American film starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Jeff Goldblum B.B. Michelle L. Leuer. Immediate Family: Son of William J Pfeiffer and Dorothy Straley. "[33] She won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role[34] and received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. . The casting was seen as controversial by many, as Pfeiffer was considered far too beautiful to play an "ordinary" waitress;[47] Kathy Bates, the original Frankie on Broadway, also expressed disappointment over the producers' choice. Pfeiffer has received three Academy Award nominations: Best Supporting Actress for Dangerous Liaisons (1988); and Best Actress for The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989) and Love Field (1992). I've interviewed more members of law enforcement than I could ever count. [156] Pfeiffer is particularly renowned for her versatility,[208][209] having accumulated a diverse repertoire spanning period, romance, fantasy, musical, comedy, and drama films. #41. Over 6 months since we've seen our sis. [8], Pfeiffer attended Fountain Valley High School, graduating in 1976. is close to Black Swan 'in spirit', "Michelle Pfeiffer Opens Up, Kind of, about Passing on Pretty Woman, Thelma & Louise", "Green Book Has a Real Head Start on Awards-Season Backlash", "Michelle Pfeiffer's Hollywood Comeback Has Only Just Begun", "Sundance 2017: Robert Redford, New Rashida Jones Netflix Series, 'Rebel In The Rye' & More On Premiere, Docu, Midnight & Kids Slates", "Michelle Pfeiffer Is Stunning in Where Is Kyra? [241] As one of the most famous sex symbols of the 1980s and 1990s,[218][242][243] her beauty and fashion choices attracted immense media scrutiny throughout both decades. [195] In addition to refusing to watch her own work,[200] Pfeiffer does not retain old scripts, reviews, print articles, or magazine covers about her career. [20] Pfeiffer then had a three-year relationship with actor/producer Fisher Stevens, whom Pfeiffer met when she was starring in the New York Shakespeare Festival production of Twelfth Night, where Stevens played Sir Andrew Aguecheek. Too bad that's not what always happens. Michelle Pfeiffer, was born on April 29, 1958, is a native of Santa Ana, . [128][129] She stated she was intending to "work a lot" once her children left for college,[130] mentioning that she felt her best performance was "still in her", saying how that's what she felt kept her her going. The actress talked with T&C about the joy of her latest role in #FrenchExit, which offered her the chance to play someone completely unlike herself. Phone: +254 727 612 142. It was originally intended to star Pfeiffer, who later changed her mind as she was looking to work less for a while. [191] Often commended for masking her true emotions when in character, Pfeiffer frequently uses this trait advantageously in period films, a trademark genre of hers. [37] Her portrayal of Susie, however, drew unanimous acclaim from critics. Hayden Panettiere's family say her brother Jansen 'died from an enlarged heart' as they pay tribute to the 'creative spirit' who was found 'unresponsive and upright' in a chair at his New York . [163][164][165] Despite the film earning mixed reviews,[166][167] The Plain Dealer's Laura DeMarco felt that both Jolie and Pfeiffer "clearly relish their roles. Michelle Pfeiffer was born Michelle Marie Pfeiffer on the 29 th of April, 1958 in Santa Ana, California, United States and she was born to her father named Richard Pfeiffer, who worked as an air-conditioning contractor and her mother named Donna Pfeiffer, who was a housewife and she grew up with an older brother named Rick Pfeiffer and two . [222] According to UPI, Pfeiffer was one of the few actresses whose salary corresponded with their box office appeal as of 1996. The drama premiered at Iowa City's Englert Theatre in December 2008. IGN found her to be "commanding" in her role and felt that the main characters were "played by one of Burton's best ensemble casts yet". Horton later blamed the split on their devotion to their work rather than their marriage. She has one elder brother, Rick (born 1955), and two younger sisters, Dedee Pfeiffer (born 1964), a television and film actress, and Lori Pfeiffer . In honor of National Sibling Day, Michelle also had a sweet message for their bond, terming them: "Indivisible. Her porcelain-skinned beauty, in this regard, is a great asset, and the way it's used makes it seem an aspect of her spirituality. [270][200], In 2019, she launched a collection of fine fragrances called Henry Rose. PFEIFFER Richard beloved husband of Sandy Pfeiffer, loving father to Jenny (Scott) Hoverman. Marks Michelle Pfeiffer's Latest Big Screen Comeback", "Darren Aronofsky: mother! ", "Michelle Pfeiffer, scientifically, the most beautiful woman in the world", "Michelle Pfeiffer shares ageless photo as she enjoys special reunion", "Wow! [97] Although she had fun with the part, Pfeiffer described Velma as the most difficult role she had played at the time, because of her character's racism; but she was drawn to the film's important message of anti-bigotry, accepting that "in order to do a movie about racism, somebody has got to be the racist". "[173][174] Pfeiffer received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress Motion Picture Comedy or Musical for her performance. The film was a critical and commercial success in its arthouse release. She is not the only child of her parents, she has three other siblings, they are Dedee Pfeiffer, Rick Pfeiffer, and Michelle Pfeiffer.