Jacki Weaver facts for kids
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Jacki Weaver
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Weaver in December 2012
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Jacqueline Ruth Weaver
25 May 1947 Hurstville, New South Wales, Australia
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| Education | Hornsby Girls' High School |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1962–present |
| Spouse(s) |
David Price
(m. 1966; div. 1970)Max Hensser
(m. 1975; div. 1977)Derryn Hinch
(m. 1983; div. 1998)Sean Taylor
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| Partner(s) | John Walters (esp. 1969; sep. 1970) Richard Wherrett (esp. 1971; sep. 1974) Phil Davis (esp. 1977; sep. 1981) |
| Children | 1 |
Jacki Weaver, born Jacqueline Ruth Weaver on May 25, 1947, is a talented actress from Australia. She has starred in many plays, movies, and TV shows. Jacki has won several important awards, like five AACTA Awards. She was also nominated for two Academy Awards, which are very famous movie awards.
In the 1970s, Jacki became well-known in Australian movies. She appeared in films like Stork (1971) and Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975). She also starred in plays such as Death of a Salesman.
Later, Jacki gained international fame for her roles in Hollywood movies. She was nominated for an Academy Award for her work in Animal Kingdom (2010). She received another Academy Award nomination for Silver Linings Playbook (2012). These roles led her to appear in many other films.
On television, Jacki has starred in several series. These include Blunt Talk (2015–2016) and Secret City (2016–2019). Since 2021, she has played a recurring role in the popular series Yellowstone.
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Early Life and First Steps
Jacqueline Ruth Weaver was born in Hurstville, New South Wales, a suburb of Sydney, Australia. Her mother, Edith, was from England. Her father, Arthur Weaver, was a lawyer in Sydney.
Jacki went to Hornsby Girls' High School. She was the top student in her class. She even won a scholarship to study sociology at university. However, she chose to follow her dream of becoming an actress instead.
A Long and Successful Career
Jacki Weaver has been acting in Australia since the 1960s. She has worked in film, on stage, and on television.
Starting Out in the 1960s and 1970s
In 1963, when she was just 16, Jacki performed in an ABC TV show. It was a production of the opera Hansel and Gretel. In 1964, she performed in a comedy show in Sydney. She also appeared on the Australian music show Bandstand. A big moment in her early career was in 1965. She was cast in the Australian TV series Wandjina!.
In 1971, Jacki made her first big movie appearance. She played the main female role in the comedy film Stork. For this role, she won her first Australian Film Institute Award. She then starred in other comedies like Alvin Purple (1973). She also had a supporting role in the famous mystery film Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975). In 1976, she won another Australian Film Institute Award for her role in Caddie.
During these years, Jacki also appeared in many TV shows and movies made for television. She received a Logie Award for her performance in the TV film Do I Have to Kill My Child? (1976).
From the 1980s to the Early 2000s
Jacki starred in TV miniseries like Water Under the Bridge (1980). She also appeared in the 1982 drama film Squizzy Taylor. In the 1980s, she was in the ABC drama series House Rules. This show was about a housewife who becomes a politician.
In the 1990s and early 2000s, it became harder for Jacki to find roles in movies or TV. So, she focused a lot on stage acting in Australia. She performed in more than 80 plays! Some of these included A Streetcar Named Desire and Death of a Salesman. Her amazing stage skills were recognized with a "Mo" award. In 2005, she wrote her autobiography, called Much Love, Jac.
International Success: 2010 to Today
In 2010, Jacki starred in the crime thriller Animal Kingdom. She played the leader of a gang family. Her performance was highly praised by movie critics. She won several awards for this role, including an Australian Film Institute Award. She was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
This success led her to Hollywood. In 2012, she made her Hollywood debut in the comedy The Five-Year Engagement. She also starred in Stoker with fellow Australian actors Nicole Kidman and Mia Wasikowska. In the same year, Jacki was nominated for another Academy Award. This was for her role in the comedy-drama film Silver Linings Playbook, where she acted alongside Robert De Niro.
Jacki continued to appear in many American films. These include Parkland (2013), Magic in the Moonlight (2014), and The Disaster Artist (2017). She also starred in Bird Box (2018) and Widows (2018). In 2019, she was in the comedy film Poms. More recently, she appeared in Stage Mother (2020) and Father Stu (2022).
On American television, Jacki starred in the series Blunt Talk (2015–2016). She also returned to Australia for roles in Secret City (2016–2019) and Bloom (2019–2020). Since 2021, she has been a recurring character, Caroline Warner, in the popular TV series Yellowstone.
Personal Life
Jacki Weaver has had several important relationships in her life. She was married to David Price from 1966 to 1970. She had a son in 1970 with her partner at the time, John Walters.
She married Max Hensser in 1975. She also lived with Phil Davis for five years. Later, she married radio and TV presenter Derryn Hinch in 1983. They renewed their vows before divorcing in 1998.
Currently, Jacki is married to actor Sean Taylor.
Film and Television Highlights
Jacki Weaver has appeared in many films and television shows throughout her career. Here are some of her notable works:
Films
- 1971: Stork
- 1975: Picnic at Hanging Rock
- 1976: Caddie
- 2010: Animal Kingdom
- 2012: Silver Linings Playbook
- 2014: Magic in the Moonlight
- 2018: Bird Box
- 2019: Poms
- 2022: Father Stu
Television
- 1966: Wandjina!
- 1976: Do I Have to Kill My Child? (TV film)
- 1980: Water Under the Bridge (miniseries)
- 2015–2016: Blunt Talk
- 2016–2019: Secret City
- 2019–2020: Bloom
- 2021–2024: Yellowstone
Stage Performances
Jacki Weaver has a very impressive history in theatre. She has performed in over 80 plays! Some of her well-known stage roles include:
- 1967: Peter Pan (playing Peter Pan)
- 1976: A Streetcar Named Desire (playing Stella)
- 1985: Born Yesterday
- 1990–1992: Love Letters
- 2008: Death of a Salesman
- 2010: Uncle Vanya (with Cate Blanchett)
Awards and Recognitions
Jacki Weaver has received many awards and nominations throughout her career. Here are some of her major achievements:
- Australian Film Institute Awards (AACTA Awards): She has won five AACTA Awards, including the prestigious Longford Lyell Award for her lifetime achievements in film.
- Logie Awards: She won a Logie Award for Best Individual Performance by an Actress in 1978 and a Silver Logie in 2019. In 2022, she won a Silver Logie for Most Popular Australian Actor or Actress in an International Program.
- Academy Awards: She was nominated twice for Best Supporting Actress, for Animal Kingdom (2010) and Silver Linings Playbook (2012).
- Golden Globe Awards: She was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for Animal Kingdom (2010).
- National Board of Review Awards: She won Best Supporting Actress for Animal Kingdom (2010).
- Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards: She won Best Supporting Actress for Animal Kingdom (2010).
- Critics' Choice Movie Awards: She won Best Acting Ensemble for Silver Linings Playbook (2012).
- Australians in Film Awards: She received the Breakthrough Award in 2013.
See also
In Spanish: Jacki Weaver para niños
