Jennifer Jason Leigh

About

Actress who had her breakout role as high schooler Stacy Hamilton in the 1982 coming of age film Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Her other film credits include The Hudsucker Proxy, Short Cuts and The Hitcher.

Before Fame

She had her first movie role at the age of nine, appearing in a nonspeaking role in 1973's Death of a Stranger.

Trivia

Her role as Pauline in the 2007 film Margot at the Wedding earned her numerous award nominations for best supporting actress.

Family Life

She was married to Noah Baumbach from 2005-2013; they had a son in March of 2010. 

Associated With

She and Phoebe Cates played best friends Stacy and Linda in 1982's Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

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