Julianne Moore (b. 1960) is an acclaimed American actress, known for her extraordinary versatility and intense emotional depth. Her career effortlessly spans between independent cinema and major Hollywood productions.

Establishing herself in the 1990s as an icon of arthouse cinema, she shone in films such as Paul Thomas Anderson's *Boogie Nights* and *Magnolia*, and *The Big Lebowski*. She is known for portraying complex women, often fragile yet resilient, and characters grappling with profound personal or social crises.

Among her most notable roles are the 1950s housewife in Todd Haynes' *Far from Heaven*, her intense performances in *The Hours*, and the moving portrayal that earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress in *Still Alice*, where she embodies a woman afflicted with Alzheimer's. Her ability to bring layered characters to life with honesty and acuity makes her one of the most respected actresses, ranging from visceral drama to comedy.