Kimila Ann Basinger, known professionally as Kim Basinger, is an American actress and former fashion model. She was born on December 8, 1953, in Athens, Georgia, USA. Basinger is the third of five children. Her father, Donald Wade Basinger, was a big-band musician and loan manager, while her mother, Ann Lee Basinger, performed water ballet in several Esther Williams films. The arts-inclined environment of her household laid the foundation for her later success in show business.
Originally a shy teenager, Basinger blossomed into a striking beauty with platinum blonde hair and blue eyes. She participated in the Athens Junior Miss pageant, later winning the Junior Miss Georgia title. This achievement earned her a place in the national competition, where she caught the attention of Ford Modeling Agency. The agency offered her a contract, launching her successful modeling career. At her peak, she earned $1,000 per day and graced the covers of major fashion magazines while appearing in numerous advertisements.
Despite her modeling success, Basinger was driven to pursue acting. She began taking acting lessons and relocated to Los Angeles in 1976. Her television debut included appearances on popular shows such as Charlie’s Angels, which paved the way for film opportunities. She gained widespread attention for her role in the 1983 James Bond film Never Say Never Again, starring opposite Sean Connery. Her career reached new heights with her portrayal of Vicki Vale in Tim Burton’s 1989 blockbuster Batman.
Kim Basinger’s career boasts numerous accolades. She earned wide critical acclaim for her performance as Lynn Bracken in the neo-noir film L.A. Confidential (1997), a role that won her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, the Golden Globe Award, and the Screen Actors Guild Award. In 1988, she received the Jupiter Award for Best Actress for her performance in Nine ½ Weeks, and in 1991 she was honored with the Golden Apple Award. She was also recognized with the Athena Award at the Kudzu Film Festival in 1999 for her contributions to the cinematic arts.
In 2004, Basinger was nominated for a Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress for her role in The Door in the Floor, further establishing her versatility in dramatic roles.
| Birth Date: | 8 Dec, 1953 |
| Age: | 66 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Athens |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress, singer and former fashion model |
| Twitter Id: | Kimbasinger |
| Spouse: | Alec Baldwin[1993-2002] Ron Snyder[1980-1989] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 20 million |
