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Jean Tripplehorn 

Marriage and Continued Success

In 2000, Tripplehorn married actor Leland Orser. The couple welcomed their son, August, in 2002. That year marked a resurgence in her career as well. She co-starred with Madonna in the film Swept Away (2002), directed by Guy Ritchie. The following year, she returned to television in the made-for-TV movie Word of Honor and made a guest appearance on the sitcom Frasier.

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Tripplehorn continued to work steadily, appearing in the 2005 film The Amateurs. From 2006 to 2011, she portrayed Barbara Henrickson in the acclaimed HBO drama Big Love. Her performance as the determined yet conflicted first wife in a polygamist family earned her a Satellite Award nomination for Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama, and is widely regarded as a signature role in her career.

Later Television Roles and Recognition

In 2009, she portrayed Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in the award-winning HBO film Grey Gardens, earning a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie. From 2012 to 2014, she played linguistic expert Dr. Alex Blake in the long-running series Criminal Minds, further cementing her status as a respected presence on television.

Throughout her varied career, Jeanne Tripplehorn has demonstrated versatility across film, television, and stage, with a dedication to complex female roles and a consistent commitment to her craft. She remains a notable figure in American acting, recognized for her dramatic depth and professional resilience.

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Quick Facts
Birth Date: 10 Jun, 1963
Age: 56 yrs
Citizenship: United States of America
Birth Place: Tulsa
Education: Juilliard School
University of Tulsa
Gender: Female
Description: American actress
Twitter Id: JTripplehorn
Spouse: Leland Orser [M. 2000]
Net Worth 2021: 8 million
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Last Modified: Dec 9 2024
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