| Full Name |
Jennifer Lynn Connelly |
| Stage Name |
Jennifer Connelly |
| Date of Birth |
December 12, 1970 |
| Age (as of 2025) |
54 years |
| Birthplace |
Cairo, New York, USA |
| Nationality |
American |
| Ethnicity |
Irish, Scottish, Norwegian, and English descent |
| Religion |
Christianity |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Height |
5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) |
| Weight |
54 kg (119 lbs) |
| Eye Color |
Green |
| Hair Color |
Dark Brown |
| Body Measurements |
34-24-35 inches |
| Blood Type |
Not publicly known |
| Father’s Name |
Gerard Connelly (advertising executive) |
| Mother’s Name |
Carolyn Connelly (homemaker) |
| Siblings |
2 brothers: David and Paul Connelly |
| Marital Status |
Married |
| Husband |
Paul Bettany (Actor, married in 2003) |
| Children |
3 (Stella Bettany – 2003, Kai Bettany – 2005, Vincent Bettany – 2011) |
| Education |
Bethlehem Central High School, Albany, New York |
| College/University |
Stanford University (attended briefly) |
| Profession |
Actress |
| Years Active |
1984 – Present |
| Film Debut |
Once Upon a Time in America (1984) – as a child actress |
| Breakthrough Role |
Labyrinth (1986) as Sarah Williams |
| Popular Movies |
Requiem for a Dream (2000), A Beautiful Mind (2001), Hulk (2003), Blood Diamond (2006), Noah (2014), Top Gun: Maverick (2022) |
| Notable TV Roles |
Poltergeist: The Legacy (Guest role) |
| Awards |
Academy Award (Best Supporting Actress – A Beautiful Mind), Golden Globe Award, BAFTA Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, Critics’ Choice Awards |
| Net Worth (2025) |
Estimated $40 million USD |
| Favorite Color |
Blue |
| Favorite Food |
Vegetarian cuisine, seafood |
| Favorite Actor |
Daniel Day-Lewis |
| Favorite Actress |
Meryl Streep |
| Favorite Hobby |
Yoga, Painting, Philanthropy |
| Languages Spoken |
English |
| Residence |
Brooklyn Heights, New York, USA |
| Pets |
Dog lover; owns rescue dogs |
| Philanthropy |
Supports environmental causes, children’s charities, and humanitarian projects |
| Social Media Presence |
Private; minimal public activity |
| Distinctive Features |
Green eyes, classic beauty, versatile acting skills |
| Signature Roles |
Sarah Williams (Labyrinth), Alicia Nash (A Beautiful Mind), Jennifer Holliday (Requiem for a Dream) |
| Training/Background |
Began modeling as a child; trained in acting and theater; transitioned from teen model to acclaimed actress |
| Production Work |
Primarily focused on acting; no major production credits |
| Current Status (2025) |
Actively acting in film; acclaimed for versatility in drama, action, and biographical roles |
