
Jennifer Connelly
ActingAbout Jennifer Connelly
Jennifer Lynn Connelly (born December 12, 1970) is an American actress. She began her career as a child model before making her acting debut in the 1984 crime film Once Upon a Time in America. After having worked as a model for several years, she began to concentrate on acting, starring in a variety of films including the horror film Phenomena (1985), the musical fantasy film Labyrinth (1986), the romantic comedy Career Opportunities (1991), and the period superhero film The Rocketeer (1991). She received praise for her performance in the science fiction film Dark City (1998) and playing a drug addict in Darren Aronofsky's drama film Requiem for a Dream (2000). Connelly was named Amnesty International Ambassador for Human Rights Education in 2005. She has been the face of Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton fashion advertisements, as well as for Revlon cosmetics. In 2012, she was named the first global face of the Shiseido Company. Magazines, including Time, Vanity Fair, and Esquire, as well as the Los Angeles Times newspaper, have included her on their lists of the world's most beautiful women. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jennifer Connelly, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jennifer Connelly reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Jennifer Connelly's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 52% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jennifer Connelly remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Once Upon a Time in America, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jennifer Connelly Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jennifer Connelly's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jennifer Connelly.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jim Henson Idea Man | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Top Gun: Maverick | Penny Benjamin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Alita: Battle Angel | Chiren | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Only the Brave | Amanda Marsh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Spider-Man: Homecoming | Karen / Suit Lady (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | American Pastoral | Dawn Levov | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Shelter | Hannah | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Noah | Naameh | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Winter's Tale | Virginia Gamely | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Aloft | Nana Kunning | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Stuck in Love | Erica | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Salvation Boulevard | Gwen Vanderveer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Dilemma | Beth | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Virginia | Virginia | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Creation | Emma Darwin | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | 9 | #7 (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | He's Just Not That Into You | Janine Gunders | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Inkheart | Roxanne | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Day the Earth Stood Still | Helen Benson | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Reservation Road | Grace Learner | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Blood Diamond | Maddy Bowen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Little Children | Kathy Adamson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'Dark Water' | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Dark Water | Dahlia Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | House of Sand and Fog | Kathy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Hulk | Betty Ross | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Inside a Beautiful Mind | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | A Beautiful Mind | Alicia Nash | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Requiem for a Dream | Marion Silver | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Pollock | Ruth Kligman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Waking the Dead | Sarah Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Dark City | Emma Murdoch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Inventing the Abbotts | Eleanor Abbott | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Mulholland Falls | Allison Pond | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Higher Learning | Taryn | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The World of Jim Henson | Sarah (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Of Love and Shadows | Irene | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Heart of Justice | Emma Burgess | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Rocketeer | Jenny Blake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Career Opportunities | Josie McClellan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Hot Spot | Gloria Harper | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Etoile | Claire Hamilton / Natalie Horvath | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Some Girls | Gabriella | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Inside the Labyrinth | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Labyrinth | Sarah | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Seven Minutes in Heaven | Natalie Becker | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Phenomena | Jennifer Corvino | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Once Upon a Time in America | Young Deborah | Super Hit | Similar → |
Jennifer Connelly - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jennifer Connelly?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jennifer Connelly is "Once Upon a Time in America" with a rating of 8.4/10.
How many movies has Jennifer Connelly acted in?
Jennifer Connelly has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jennifer Connelly?
Other notable films include "Top Gun: Maverick", "Requiem for a Dream", and "Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'Dark Water'".



