Kimila Ann “Kim” Basinger (born December 8, 1953) is an American actress and former model. She attended Athens High School in Athens, Georgia. In high school, she was a finalist for class beauty and a cheerleader. Although she didn’t win class beauty, Basinger did win a contract with Ford Modeling Agency. After leaving modeling to pursue acting, she appeared in movies like Hard Country, and The Mother Lode, before landing the role of Domino Petachi in the James Bond movie Never Say Never Again. This appearance led to more roles in movies like The Natural, Batman, and LA Confidential.
Awards:
- Hollywood Walk of Fame, 1992
- Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for L.A. Confidential, 1997
- Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for L.A. Confidential, 1997
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