**Holly Hunter (Conyers, Georgia, 1958)** is an American actress renowned for her versatility and the intensity of her performances, capable of excelling in both dramatic and comedic roles.

Her filmography includes iconic titles. She gained initial recognition for her eccentric role in the Coen brothers' *Raising Arizona* (1987). In the same year, she received her first Academy Award nomination for *Broadcast News*, portraying a brilliant and ambitious journalist.

She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her intense performance as Ada McGrath in Jane Campion's drama *The Piano* (1993), where she played a mute character. She received another Academy Award nomination for her complex portrayal of a mother in *Thirteen* (2003).

She is also the original voice of Elastigirl/Helen Parr in the popular animated films *The Incredibles*. Typically, she embodies intelligent, determined, and often high-pressure characters, with a distinctive energy and remarkable emotional depth.