Jennifer Connelly is an American award-winning actress and former model. She won an Academy Award for her role in the Ron Howard film, A Beautiful Mind. Her upcoming movie "What's Wrong with Virginia," will be directed by Dustin Lance Black. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-mi-michiganmovies-wh,0,3992187.story

Connelly stars in the 2009 comedy He's Just Not That Into You.She plays as Emma Darwin Wife of Charles Darwin, in the 2009 movie Creation. Her Husband Paul Bettany acts as Darwin.

• 2002: Academy Award: Best Supporting Actress for A Beautiful Mind
• 2002: BAFTA: Best Supporting Actress for A Beautiful Mind
• 2002: Golden Globe: Best Supporting Actress for A Beautiful Mind
• 2002: AFI Film Award: Best Supporting Actress for A Beautiful Mind

In 2008, Connelly stars as Dr. Helen Benson, alongside Keanu Reeves, Kathy Bates and Jaden Smith, in the remake of the 1951 sci-fi film, The Day the Earth Stood Still. CBS News: Jennifer Connelly's Sci-Fi Lesson (December 9, 2008)

• "Acting is great. When it works it is so fulfilling. You do the research and work with other talented people who are creative and compassionate and use all your faculties. The ability to express yourself completely is the most wonderful feeling in the world. Each film is a chapter in my life wherein I learn so much more about myself."AClassCelebs: Jennifer Connelly
• "I don't think I would be doing this quality of work if it hadn't been for my son. He's changed me. He's helped me to understand myself and find my place in the world."Absolutely: Jennifer Connelly
• "You don't want to get rid of your experiences, because they're your experiences - good or bad - and you need them, but it would be great if they weren't on the video shelf!"Fan Site: JConnelly.org Quotes

Connelly and husband Paul Bettany left the opening gala of TIFF early to attend the one year anniversay of her fathers death. John Riley, Astral Media's president of TV net works teared Connelly's photo and said "“This is my former favourite actress … I promised my kids we would shake hands.” Later a question from a reporter about the incident made Connelly cry. Jon Riley apologized later for his comments.

• Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.

• Born: December 12th, 1970

• 1986: Labyrinth

• 1991: The Rocketeer

• 1997: Inventing the Abbotts

• 2000: Requiem for a Dream

• 2001: A Beautiful Mind

• 2002: Won Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in A Beautiful Mind

• 2003: Hulk

• 2003: House of Sand and Fog

• 2006: Little Children

• 2006: Blood Diamond

• 2007: Reservation Road

• 2008: The Day the Earth Stood Still

• 2009: He's Just Not That Into You | IMDb

• 2009: 9

• 2009: Creation