Claire Danes

Claire Danes, a renowned figure in the entertainment industry, first gained recognition in 1994 for her role in the teen drama series "My So-Called Life." This early success was followed by her film debut in "Little Women" later that same year and a more widely acknowledged role in "Romeo + Juliet" in 1996. Her acting prowess was further recognized when she won a Primetime Emmy Award for her role in the HBO film "Temple Grandin." In addition to these achievements, Danes made a significant impact on the Broadway scene with her debut as Eliza Doolittle in the Roundabout Theatre Company revival of George Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion" in 2007.

From 2011 to 2020, Danes was cast as the lead character Carrie Mathison in the Showtime series "Homeland," a role that earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress in a Drama Series. In 2012, her influence on the global stage was cemented when Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world. More recently in 2022, she starred in the FX on Hulu series "Fleishman Is in Trouble," and replaced Keira Knightley as Cora Seaborn in the Apple TV drama series "The Essex Serpent."

Danes continued to demonstrate her versatile acting skills by starring as author Aggie Wiggs in the Netflix psychological thriller "The Beast in Me" in 2025, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination. Her vocal talents were also recognized when her audiobook recording of Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale" won the 2013 Audie Award for fiction. Moreover, she was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2015. In addition to her acting career, Danes has been involved in educational philanthropy, participating in initiatives like the Apple / Cult of Mac Back to School Computer Challenge with DonorsChoose.