Ashley Judd
Ashley Judd | |
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Born | Ashley Tyler Ciminella April 19, 1968 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Education | University of Kentucky (BA) Harvard University (MPA) |
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Years active | 1991–present |
Political party | Democratic |
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Relatives | Wynonna Judd (half-sister) |
Ashley Judd (born Ashley Tyler Ciminella; April 19, 1968) is an American actress. She grew up in a family of performing artists, the daughter of country music singer Naomi Judd and the half-sister of country music singer Wynonna Judd. Her acting career has spanned more than three decades, and she has become heavily involved in global humanitarian efforts and political activism.
Judd has starred in films that have been well received, and that have been box office successes, including
Early life
Judd was born in 1968 in Granada Hills, Los Angeles. Her parents are Naomi Judd, who later became a country music singer and motivational speaker, and Michael Charles Ciminella, a marketing analyst for the horse racing industry.[1][2] Ashley's elder half-sister, Wynonna Judd, is also a country music singer.
Ashley's paternal grandfather was of
When Judd was born, her mother was a homemaker (Naomi did not achieve fame as a singer until the early 1980s). Judd's parents divorced in 1972 when she was four. The following year, Judd's mother Naomi returned with Ashley to Kentucky, where Judd lived for most of her childhood.[4]
Judd attended 13 schools before college, including the Sayre School (Lexington, Kentucky), Paul G. Blazer High School (Ashland, Kentucky), and Franklin High School in Tennessee. She briefly tried modeling in Japan during a school break. At the University of Kentucky, she majored in French and minored in anthropology, art history, theater, and women's studies. She joined the sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma. Judd spent a semester studying in France as part of her major. She graduated from the University of Kentucky Honors Program and was nominated to Phi Beta Kappa.[5]
After college Judd moved to Hollywood, where she studied with acting teacher Robert Carnegie at Playhouse West. During this time, she worked as a hostess at The Ivy restaurant and lived in a Malibu rental house. Around that time, she returned East to Williamson County, Tennessee, where she lived near her mother and sister.[6]
Career
Starting in 1991, Judd appeared as
She made her feature film debut with a small role in 1992's Kuffs. In 1993, she was cast in her first starring role playing the title character in Victor Nuñez's Ruby in Paradise. This won the Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize. Believing that this role would shape the rest of her career, Judd was extremely nervous before the audition, nearly getting into a car accident en route. "From the first three sentences, I knew it was written for me", she told the San Jose Mercury News.[7] She received rave reviews in her role as Ruby Lee Gissing, a young woman trying to make a new life for herself.[citation needed]
Nuñez told biographer James L. Dickerson that Judd created the resonance of this character: "The resonance, those moments, was not contrived. It was just a matter of creating the scene and trusting that it was worth telling."[8]
In 1996, she co-starred with
In the early 2000s she starred in Where the Heart Is (2000), Someone Like You (2001), and High Crimes (2002). These were moderate box office successes.[10] Her film Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002) performed well. In 2002 she acted in the critically acclaimed film Frida.[citation needed]
Judd played the role of Maggie the Cat in the 2003 Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams's Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.[11]
In 2004 she received praise and a
In 2010, Judd was
In 2014, Judd was the narrator of the documentary film about Turkish preacher Fethullah Gülen, Love Is a Verb, directed by Terry Spencer Hesser.[15] The following year she became the first woman to narrate the opening for the telecast of the Kentucky Derby.[16][17]
Sponsorships
Starting in 2004, Judd was the advertising "face" of American Beauty,
Personal life
In December 1999, Judd became engaged to Dario Franchitti, a Scottish racing driver who competed in Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART). They married in December 2001 at Skibo Castle in Scotland.[20][21] They had no children together, as she is known to have said: "It's unconscionable to breed with the number of children who are starving to death in impoverished countries."[21] They divorced in 2013.[22]
Judd is an avid martial arts practitioner: she enjoys
In February 2006, she entered a program at Shades of Hope Treatment Center in Buffalo Gap, Texas and stayed for 47 days.[23] She was there for treatment of depression, insomnia, and codependency.[24]
In 2011, Judd released her memoir All That is Bitter and Sweet, in which she discusses her life from adolescence to adulthood.[25] The memoir concentrates on her humanitarian work as an adult.
In February 2021, while hiking in the jungle in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Judd shattered her leg. Porters transported her for 55 hours to reach a hospital for surgery in South Africa.[26]
Judd is a Christian and cited her faith as why she went public against Harvey Weinstein.[27]
Education
By May 2007, Judd officially completed a BA degree at the University of Kentucky.[28] She was awarded an Honorary DHL degree from Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky, on May 9, 2009.
She returned to post-grad studies, earning a mid-career MPA degree from Harvard Kennedy School in 2010.[29]
In August 2016, Judd enrolled at UC Berkeley to pursue a PhD in Public Policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy.[30] She took a medical leave of absence two months later because she was suffering from siege migraines.[31]
Interests
Judd follows sports at her alma mater, and has attended many University of Kentucky basketball games.[32]
During the 2007
Sexual harassment and assault
In October 2015, Judd told Variety that she had been sexually harassed by a studio mogul but did not name the person. In October 2017, she said the person was Harvey Weinstein, co-founder of Miramax, and said that the sexual harassment occurred during the filming of Kiss the Girls.[35]
On April 30, 2018, Judd filed a defamation and sexual harassment lawsuit against Weinstein, stating that he hurt her career by spreading lies about her after she rejected his sexual advances.[36] Weinstein filed a motion to dismiss in July.[37] In January 2019, a federal judge in California dismissed Judd's claim of sexual harassment against Weinstein but allowed Judd to pursue her defamation claim that Weinstein sabotaged her career.[38]
At the
Humanitarian work
Judd has conducted humanitarian work that focuses on gender equality, pro abortion causes and the rights of women and girls. In 2016, she was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador for
Judd has travelled with YouthAIDS to places affected by illness and poverty, such as Cambodia, Kenya, and Rwanda.[45] She has become an advocate for preventing poverty and promoting awareness internationally. She has met with political and religious leaders on behalf of the deprived about political and social change.[45] Judd has narrated three documentaries for YouthAIDS that aired on the Discovery Channel, in National Geographic, and on VH1.
In 2011, she joined the Leadership Council of the International Center for Research on Women.[46] Other organizations Judd has been involved with include Women for Women International and Equality Now.[45] She is a member of the advisory board for Apne Aap Women Worldwide, an organization fighting sex-trafficking and inter-generational prostitution in India.[47] Judd is active on the speakers' circuit, giving speeches about gender equality, abuse and humanitarian topics.[48]
Political activities
In 2008, Judd supported
She was appointed Global Ambassador for YouthAIDS, an education and prevention program of the international NGO Population Services International (PSI), promoting AIDS prevention and treatment. Judd was honored November 10, 2009, as the recipient of the fourth annual USA Today Hollywood Hero, awarded for her work with PSI.[52] On October 29, 2006, Judd appeared at a "Women for Ford" event for Democratic Tennessee Senate candidate Harold Ford Jr. She has also campaigned extensively both locally and nationally for a variety of Democratic candidates, including President Barack Obama in critical swing states.
On September 8, 2010,
Judd represented Tennessee as a delegate to the
In February 2013, she invited her Twitter followers to join a mailing list, hinting that she might ultimately announce a run for the Senate to those on the list.[58] However, she announced on March 27, 2013, that she would not run, citing her need to be focused on her family.[59] Judd later endorsed Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes.[60][61]
On July 26, 2016, Judd attended a
Judd attended the
In January 2020, Judd endorsed Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren in her run for the presidency.[64]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1992 | Kuffs | Paint store owner's wife | |
1993 | Ruby in Paradise | Ruby Lee Gissing | |
1995 | Heat | Charlene Shiherlis | |
Smoke | Felicity | ||
The Passion of Darkly Noon | Callie | ||
1996 | A Time to Kill | Carla Brigance | |
Normal Life | Pam Anderson | ||
1997 | Kiss the Girls | Dr. Kate McTiernan | |
The Locusts | Kitty | ||
1998 | Simon Birch | Rebecca Wenteworth | |
1999 | Double Jeopardy | Elizabeth 'Libby' Parsons | |
Eye of the Beholder | Joanna Eris | ||
2000 | Where the Heart Is | Lexie Coop | |
2001 | Someone Like You | Jane Goodale | Released as Animal Attraction in the United Kingdom |
2002 | Frida | Tina Modotti | |
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood | Younger Vivi Abbott Walker | ||
High Crimes | Claire Kubik | ||
2004 | De-Lovely | Linda Porter | |
Twisted | Jessica Shepard | ||
2006 | Come Early Morning | Lucy Fowler | |
Bug | Agnes White | ||
2009 | Helen | Helen Leonard | |
Crossing Over | Denise Frankel | ||
2010 | Tooth Fairy | Carly Harris-Thompson | |
2011 | Dolphin Tale | Lorraine Nelson | |
Flypaper | Kaitlin | ||
2013 | Olympus Has Fallen | First Lady Margaret Asher | |
2014 | Divergent | Natalie Prior | |
The Identical | Louise Wade | ||
Dolphin Tale 2 | Lorraine Nelson | ||
Big Stone Gap | Ave Maria Mulligan | ||
2015 | The Divergent Series: Insurgent | Natalie Prior | |
2016 | The Divergent Series: Allegiant | Natalie Prior | |
Barry | Ann Dunham | ||
Good Kids | Gabby | ||
2017 | Trafficked | Diane | |
2019 | A Dog's Way Home | Terri | |
2022 | She Said | Herself | |
2022 | My Name is Andrea | Andrea Dworkin | |
2024 | Lazareth | Lee |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1991 | Star Trek: The Next Generation | Ensign Robin Lefler |
Episodes: "Darmok", "The Game" |
1991–1994 | Sisters | Reed Halsey | Recurring role (season 2–4), 32 episodes |
1994 | Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge | Herself | Television film;[note 1] Voice role |
Space Ghost Coast to Coast | Herself | Episode: "Elevator" | |
1996 | Norma Jean & Marilyn | Norma Jean | Television film |
2012 | Missing
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Becca Winstone | Main role |
2013 | Call Me Crazy: A Five Film | Unknown | Directed "Maggie" segment |
2017 | Twin Peaks
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Beverly Paige | 4 episodes |
2017–2019 | Berlin Station | B.B. Yates | Main role (season 2);[65] Recurring role (season 3) |
2022 | Naomi Judd: A River of Time Celebration | Herself | Naomi's memorial[66] |
Documentaries
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | India's Hidden Plague | Herself | |
2014 | Love Is a Verb | Narrator |
Accolades
Awards and nominations
Year | Nominated work | Award | Category | Result |
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1993 | Ruby in Paradise | Chicago Film Critics Association Award
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Most Promising Actress
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Won |
Independent Spirit Award
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Best Lead Female
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Won | ||
National Society of Film Critics Award
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Best Actress
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Nominated | ||
New York Film Critics Circle Awards | Best Actress
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Nominated | ||
1995 | Norma Jean & Marilyn | Golden Globe Award
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Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film | Nominated |
1996 | Norma Jean & Marilyn | Primetime Emmy Award
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Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
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Nominated |
1998 | Kiss the Girls | Blockbuster Entertainment Award
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Favorite Actress – Video
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Nominated |
Favorite Actress – Suspense
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Nominated | |||
Satellite Award
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Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | Nominated | ||
2000 | Double Jeopardy | Blockbuster Entertainment Award
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Favorite Actress – Suspense
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Won |
MTV Movie Award
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Best Female Performance
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Nominated | ||
2004 | De-Lovely | Golden Globe Award
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Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
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Nominated |
2007 | Bug | Saturn Award
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Best Actress | Nominated |
2012 | Missing
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Primetime Emmy Award
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Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
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Nominated |
Honors
- Kentucky Colonel[67]
- Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, Union College, Barbourville, Kentucky[68]
- 2017 Time Person of the Year, as part of the "Silence Breakers"[69]
Notes
- ^ Film based on The Judds' life. Megan Ward portrays Ashley in the film.
References
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- ^ Actress of the Week AskMen.com (2006)
- ^ Newman, Judith. "We are Family", Ladies' Home Journal (March 1998, pp. 152–55, 213–14)
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- ^ Lovell, Glenn. San Jose Mercury News, November 8, 1993
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- ^ "The Christian Conviction of She Said". Think Christian. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
- ^ Blackford, Linda (May 10, 2007). "Ashley Judd is finally a UK graduate". Lexington Herald-Leader. Archived from the original on May 16, 2007.
- ^ Oldenburg, Ann (May 28, 2010), "Ashley Judd gets her Harvard degree", USA Today, retrieved April 16, 2011
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- ^ "Ashley Judd withdraws from school". Retrieved October 25, 2019.
- ^ Judd, Ashley (May 3, 2004). "Wild Cats Fan The actress's love for UK basketball epitomizes a statewide passion". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 24, 2015.
- ^ "Actress Judd praises husband, rips other driver--Franchitti's wife says rookie should be taken off track". Motor Sports. NBC Sports. September 9, 2007. Archived from the original on June 16, 2013. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
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- ^ Ashley Judd: 'I would have had to co-parent with my rapist', Megan Palin, News.com.au, April 13, 2019
- ^ "UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador Ashley Judd Visits Refugees in Jordan". UNFPA Jordan. April 21, 2016. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ "Ashley Judd Reports Back from Her Humanitarian Trip to Ukraine: 'Human Rights Abuses Abound'". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
- ^ Ashley Judd visits Rohingya refugees - CNN Video, February 26, 2018, retrieved May 2, 2019
- ^ "Ashley Judd: Ashley Judd gets KISS Humanitarian Award | Bhubaneswar News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
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- ^ Hero Award honors Ashley Judd for her work with Global Health Organization PSI September 16, 2009. USA Today. Retrieved on April 11, 2011.
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- ^ Ashley Judd and John Prendergast (September 30, 2010). "Ashley Judd: Electronics fuel unspeakable violence". CNN.
- ^ Ashley Judd (November 26, 2010). "Ashley Judd: "Costs of Convenience"". The Huffington Post.
- ^ "Ashley Judd doesn't rule out challenge to U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell". Courier-Journal. November 8, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
- ^ "Ashley Judd Takes Jabs From Conservative Super PAC". ABC News. February 6, 2013. Retrieved February 26, 2013.
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- ^ "Ashley Judd backs Grimes for Senate". USA Today. July 3, 2013. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ^ "Celebrities Join Push for DC Statehood". NBC4 Washington. July 26, 2016. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
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- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
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- ^ "Naomi Judd CMT tribute includes speeches from Wynonna, Ashley Judd". The Washington Post. May 15, 2022. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ Kentucky Colonels, Honorable Order of. "Colonels website". Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. Archived from the original on October 12, 2007. Retrieved December 21, 2009.
- ^ Union College News Release 02–25–09: Ashley Judd Announced as 2009 Commencement Speaker. Unionky.edu (February 25, 2009). Retrieved on April 11, 2011.
- The Courier-Journal. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
External links
- Official website at the Wayback Machine (archived January 7, 2021)
- Ashley Judd at IMDb
- Ashley Judd at the TCM Movie Database
- Ashley Judd at the Internet Broadway Database
- Ashley Judd at Emmys.com
- Ashley Judd on Charlie Rose
- Ashley Judd collected news and commentary at The New York Times
- Appearances on C-SPAN
- Columns at The Guardian
- YouthAid's Ambassador Ashley Judd launches US-funded Newstart Voluntary Counseling and Testing Centre (VCT) for HIV/AIDS in Cape Town
- "Sarah Palin's Ongoing Wolf Slaughter" – Judd's video for Defenders of Wildlife