The actress, widely recognized for her critically acclaimed portrayal of Carrie Mathison in the Showtime hit Homeland, has built a remarkable career over the years. She first gained attention for her role as Angela Chase in the beloved high school drama My So-Called Life. Long before that, she starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in the 1996 film adaptation of Romeo + Juliet, which helped solidify her presence in Hollywood.
Before she became a household name, she made her film debut in Little Women back in 1994. Though she briefly attended Yale University, she ultimately decided to leave in order to fully commit to her acting career. In 2009, she tied the knot with actor Hugh Dancy, and the couple has been together ever since.
The actress welcomed her first child, a son named Cyrus, in 2012. They later expanded their family with the arrival of a second son in 2018. Early in 2023, the couple shared the happy news that they were expecting their third child. That joyous moment came to fruition later that year in July, when they were blessed with a daughter.
Her portrayal of the titular character in the HBO biopic Temple Grandin was nothing short of remarkable, earning her widespread acclaim and a number of prestigious accolades, including an Emmy, a Golden Globe, a Satellite Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.