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Kim Basinger Biography (Actress and Model Known for Her Films: ‘Never Say Never Again’, ‘The Natural’ and 'L.A. Confidential’)

Birthday: December 8, 1953 (Sagittarius)

Born In: Athens, Georgia, United States

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Kim Basinger is an American model turned actress and singer who rose to prominence in the 1970s. With the prestigious Academy Award to her credit, Kim is globally revered for her illustrious body of work for over four decades now. From a Bond girl in ‘Never Say Never Again’ to Elana Lincoln in ‘Fifty Shades Darker’, her performance in a range of characters testifies her finesse as an artist. Kim Basinger’s roots in the film industry traces back to her actress mother who performed in the Esther Williams’s films. Though introvert as a child, and shy as a teenager, Kim Basinger grew into a confident young adult and is known for her stunning looks. After a glamorous modelling stint, she entered Hollywood in the late 70’s. Forty Four plus movies and countless awards later, Kim Basinger is remembered till date, as one of the most fertile artists of her time.

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Birthday: December 8, 1953 (Sagittarius)

Born In: Athens, Georgia, United States

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Also Known As: Kimila Ann Basinger

Age: 72 Years, 72 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Alec Baldwin (m. 1993–2002), Ron Snyder (m. 1980–1989)

father: Donald Wade Basinger

mother: Ann Cordell

siblings: Ashley Basinger, Barbara Basinger, Mick Basinger, Skip Basinger

children: Ireland Baldwin

Born Country: United States

Actresses American Women

Height: 5'7" (170 cm), 5'7" Females

Ancestry: British American, German American, Swedish American

U.S. State: Georgia

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education: University Of Georgia

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  What movies has Kim Basinger starred in?

  Kim Basinger has starred in movies such as "Batman" (1989), "L.A. Confidential" (1997), "9½ Weeks" (1986), "The Natural" (1984), and "8 Mile" (2002).

• 2

  Has Kim Basinger ever won an Oscar?

  Yes, Kim Basinger won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film "L.A. Confidential" in 1997.

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  Is Kim Basinger still acting?

  Yes, Kim Basinger is still active in the entertainment industry and continues to take on acting roles in various films and television shows.

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  What is Kim Basinger's most iconic role?

  Kim Basinger's most iconic role is often considered to be her portrayal of Vicki Vale in the film "Batman" (1989), where she starred opposite Michael Keaton as Batman.

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Kim Basinger was born on 8 December 1953, in Athens, Georgia, USA, to Ann Lee and Donald Wade Basinger. Her mother was an actress and swimmer, while her father was a soldier in the US Army. He was also a musician.

Along with her siblings James Michael, Skip, Ashley, and Barbara, she was raised a Methodist.

She is of English, Swedish, German, and Scot-Irish origin. She attributes her good looks to her genes.

An ardent student of ballet, Basinger had a decade long association with the dance form, right from the age of three.

Perceived as an introvert, Basinger averted social interactions in school. In an interview, she recalled how she almost “fainted” when asked to address the class. Her shyness had an enduring impact during her early teens.

Later in her mid-teens, she overcame her shyness and embraced the limelight. After acing the school cheerleading audition, she signed up for ‘America’s Junior Miss Scholarship’ at 17 and ended up winning the crown of ‘Athens Junior Miss.’

At the state level competition, she lost the title of ‘Georgia’s Junior Miss’ to Sue Whitted. Despite the loss, her beauty made heads turn and she was noted by several people throughout the country.

Another significant achievement in her early life was winning the ‘Breck Scholarship’ which enabled her to enter the modeling industry. Her first break was an advertisement for ‘Breck’ where she shared the screen with her mother Ann Lee.

Stuck in a dilemma to choose between modeling, singing, and acting, she initially leaned towards the latter. She chose ‘University of Georgia’ over ‘Ford Modelling Agency.’ However, she soon reversed her decision in favor of ‘Ford.’

‘Ford Modelling Agency’ was one of the earliest agencies she had worked with as a model. In fact, she shifted her base to New York to work full time with them.

During her stint as a model, Kim Basinger was featured as a cover girl for a wide array of magazines. Popularly known as the ‘Breck Shampoo Girl,’ she went on to appear in several advertisements in the 1970s, which made her famous across the United States.

Even with a whopping $1000 per day income, modeling was never her true calling. She would later confess that working in an industry which was obsessed with looks became increasingly difficult.

She also started performing as a singer in ‘Greenwich Village’ clubs. During a particular phase in her life, she had to juggle between her singing career, a promising modeling career, and acting classes. Kim Basinger debuted in television with the hit series ‘Charlie’s Angels’ (1976). In the same year, she moved to Los Angeles to give wings to her Hollywood dreams.

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