Jacqueline Ruth "Jacki" Weaver, born in Sydney on May 25, 1947, is an Australian actress. With a career spanning over six decades, she initially established herself in Australian theatre and film, becoming a leading figure of the Australian New Wave of the 1970s with films such as *Stork* and *Picnic at Hanging Rock*. International recognition came later in her career thanks to her acclaimed performance as the criminal matriarch Janine "Smurf" Cody in the film *Animal Kingdom* (2010), for which she received her first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She consolidated her Hollywood success with the role of Dolores Solitano in *Silver Linings Playbook* (2012), earning a second Academy Award nomination in the same category. Her subsequent filmography includes appearances in notable works such as *Bird Box*, *Widows*, and the television series *Yellowstone*, confirming her status as a versatile and globally acclaimed actress.