Caroline Aaron facts for kids

Caroline Aaron, born Caroline Sidney Abady on August 7, 1952, is an American actress. She is well-known for her roles in movies directed by Mike Nichols, Nora Ephron, and Woody Allen. Many people also recognize her from the popular TV show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Early Life and Education

Caroline Aaron was born in Richmond, Virginia. Her mother, Nina Abady, was a civil rights activist. She worked hard to support Caroline and her two siblings after their father passed away. Caroline's older sister, Josephine Abady, was a theater director and producer.

Caroline went to American University in Washington, D.C., where she studied performing arts. She also learned acting at HB Studio in New York City.

Acting Career

Caroline Aaron has had a long and successful acting career, appearing in many films and TV shows.

Movies

She has worked with famous directors on several movies. Some of her film roles include Heartburn (1986) and Primary Colors (1998) by Mike Nichols. She also appeared in Woody Allen's Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989), Alice (1990), and Deconstructing Harry (1997). She was also in Nora Ephron's romantic comedy Sleepless in Seattle (1993).

Other notable movies she appeared in are Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands (1990) and Stanley Tucci's Big Night (1996). More recently, she was in the comedy films 21 Jump Street (2012) and 22 Jump Street (2014).

Television Roles

Caroline Aaron is also very active in television. She has made guest appearances on many popular shows. These include Wings, Frasier, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Desperate Housewives, Transparent, Madam Secretary, and The Good Fight.

Her most famous TV role is Shirley Maisel in the critically acclaimed series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. This show ran from 2017 to 2023. Her funny performance as a Jewish mother helped the cast win two Screen Actors Guild Awards for best ensemble in a comedy series.

Broadway and Teaching

Caroline Aaron has also performed on Broadway. Her stage roles include plays like Relatively Speaking, I Hate Hamlet, and Social Security. She also teaches acting as a guest instructor at HB Studio, where she once studied.

Personal Life

Caroline Aaron has been married to James Foreman since 1980. They have two children together.

Awards and Recognition

Caroline Aaron has received awards for her work, especially for her role in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

• 2018: Won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
• 2019: Won another Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

See also

In Spanish: Caroline Aaron para niños