Here are five performances that highlight Laura Dern's versatility and emotional depth across various genres and themes.
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'Blue Velvet'
Dern's iconic works include the surreal 'Blue Velvet,' where she portrayed innocent Sandy Williams amid a dark suburban narrative.
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'Jurassic Park'
In 'Jurassic Park,' Dern showcases intelligence and resilience as paleobotanist Dr. Ellie Sattler while navigating a perilous island of cloned dinosaurs.
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'Citizen Ruth'
Her standout performance in 'Citizen Ruth,' as pregnant Ruth Stoops balances humor and poignancy while exploring reproductive rights.
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'Marriage Story'
Dern's Oscar-winning role in 'Marriage Story' features her as Nora Fanshaw, a formidable divorce lawyer exuding legal charisma and empathy.
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'Rambling Rose'
In 'Rambling Rose,' she played the character of a free-spirited and complex Rose. The role earned her an Oscar nomination.