Kimila Ann Basinger, born on December 8, 1953, is a renowned American actress and former fashion model, distinguished by her multifaceted performances in film and television, garnering a plethora of accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Basinger's professional journey commenced with a brief yet successful stint as a fashion model in New York before transitioning to Los Angeles, where she began her acting career on television in 1976. She made her mark on the small screen with various made-for-TV films, including a remake of the classic drama From Here to Eternity in 1979, prior to making her feature film debut in the drama Hard Country in 1981.
Hailed as a sex symbol of the 1980s and 1990s, Basinger rose to prominence for her captivating performance as Domino Petachi in the 1983 Bond film Never Say Never Again. Her subsequent roles in The Natural (1984),9½ Weeks (1986),and Batman (1989),in which she played the iconic character Vicki Vale, further solidified her status as a leading lady.
Throughout her illustrious career, Basinger has received widespread recognition, including a Golden Globe nomination for her work in The Natural, and a Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of a femme fatale in L.A. Confidential (1997). Her extensive filmography also includes notable roles in No Mercy (1986),Blind Date (1987),My Stepmother Is an Alien (1988),Cool World (1992),The Real McCoy (1993),I Dreamed of Africa (2000),8 Mile (2002),The Door in the Floor (2004),Cellular (2004),The Sentinel (2006),The Burning Plain (2009),Grudge Match (2013),and Fifty Shades Darker (2017).
Basinger has been married twice, first to makeup artist Ron Snyder and then to actor Alec Baldwin, with whom she shares a daughter, social media influencer Ireland Baldwin. She is currently in a long-term relationship with her hairdresser, Mitch Stone. Prior to her marriage to Alec, Basinger had a high-profile relationship with the late musician Prince, with whom she collaborated on an album, Hollywood Affair.
