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Annette Bening

Jan 26, 2024
Annette Bening, Actress discusses her performance in Nyad, shares challenges of swimming competitively, talks about married couple's journey from documentaries to feature film, and reflects on impactful movies and personal life in Hollywood.
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  • Annette Bening trained extensively and underwent a physical transformation to authentically portray marathon swimmer Diana Nyad in the film 'Nyad'.
  • Bening emphasized the importance of capturing the nuances and complexities of female characters, showcasing resilient, flawed, and empathetic women on screen.

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Annette Benning's Impact on Hollywood and Thriving Career as an Actress

Annette Benning has made a significant impact on Hollywood throughout her career. After gaining recognition with her breakthrough film role in 'The Grifters' in 1990, she continued to deliver acclaimed performances in movies like 'Bugsy,' 'American Beauty,' and 'The Kids Are All Right.' In her latest role in 'Niaad,' she portrays Diana Niaad, the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida at the age of 64. Benning trained for a year to handle the physically demanding role and earned an Oscar nomination for her performance. Throughout her career, Benning has always embraced challenging roles and continues to thrive as an actress.

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