Jacki Weaver facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jacki Weaver AO
Weaver in December 2012
Born	Jacqueline Ruth Weaver (1947-05-25) 25 May 1947 (age 78) Hurstville, New South Wales, Australia
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 ​ (m. 2003)​
Partner(s)	John Walters (esp. 1969; sep. 1970) Richard Wherrett (esp. 1971; sep. 1974) Phil Davis (esp. 1977; sep. 1981)
Children	1

Jacqueline Ruth Weaver (born on 25 May 1947) is a talented Australian actress. She has starred in many plays, movies, and TV shows. Jacki became well-known in the 1970s for her roles in Australian films.

Some of her early movies include Stork (1971), Alvin Purple (1973), and Petersen (1974). She also appeared in the famous film Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975). Jacki has won several awards for her acting, including the AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

Later, she gained international attention for her roles in Animal Kingdom (2010) and Silver Linings Playbook (2012). For these movies, she was even nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She has continued to act in many popular films and TV series.

Early Life

Jacki Weaver was born in Sydney, Australia. Her mother, Edith, came from England. Her father, Arthur Weaver, was a lawyer in Sydney.

She went to Hornsby Girls' High School and was the top student in her class. Jacki won a scholarship to study sociology at university. However, she decided to follow her dream of becoming an actress instead.

Her Acting Journey

Starting Out (1960s-2000s)

Jacki Weaver began her acting career in Australia in the 1960s. She worked in film, on stage, and on television. In 1963, when she was just 16, she performed in an ABC TV show called Hansel and Gretel.

In 1971, Jacki made her first big movie appearance in the comedy Stork. She won her first Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for this role. She also appeared in Alvin Purple (1973) and Petersen (1974).

Jacki played a supporting role in the mystery film Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975). She had a bigger role in Caddie (1976), which earned her another Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, she continued to appear in many TV shows and movies.

During the 1990s and early 2000s, Jacki focused a lot on theatre. She performed in over 80 plays, including famous ones like A Streetcar Named Desire and Death of a Salesman. Her talent on stage was recognized with a "Mo" award. In 2005, she wrote a book about her life called Much Love, Jac.

Hollywood and Beyond (2010-Present)

In 2010, Jacki Weaver starred in the crime thriller Animal Kingdom. She played the leader of a crime family. Her performance was highly praised by critics. She won several awards and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Jacki then started acting in Hollywood films. Her first American movie was the comedy The Five-Year Engagement (2012). She also appeared in Stoker alongside fellow Australian actress Nicole Kidman. In 2012, she received another Academy Award nomination for her role in Silver Linings Playbook, where she acted with Robert De Niro.

Jacki Weaver at the AACTA Awards in Sydney, 31 January 2012

She continued to take on diverse roles. These included playing Marguerite Oswald in Parkland (2013) and appearing in the romantic comedy Magic in the Moonlight (2014), directed by Woody Allen. Jacki also returned to Australian films like Last Cab to Darwin (2015).

More recently, she has been in films such as Bird Box (2018), Widows (2018), and Poms (2019). In 2022, she played Mark Wahlberg's mother in the movie Father Stu.

On television, Jacki has starred in American series like Blunt Talk (2015–2016) and Perpetual Grace, LTD (2019). She also had leading roles in Australian TV shows such as Secret City (2016–2019) and Bloom (2019–2020). Since 2021, she has a recurring role as Caroline Warner in the popular series Yellowstone.

Personal Life

Jacki Weaver has been married several times. She was married to David Price from 1966 to 1970. She has one son, born in 1970, with her partner at the time, John Walters.

She married Max Hensser in 1975. Later, she was married to radio and TV presenter Derryn Hinch from 1983 to 1998. She is currently married to actor Sean Taylor.

Films and TV Shows

Jacki Weaver has had a long and successful career in both movies and television. Here are some of her notable works:

Films

Television

Awards and Recognitions

Jacki Weaver has won many awards throughout her career. She has been recognized for her amazing performances in both films and plays.

• In 1971, she won the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Stork.
• In 1976, she won the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Caddie.
• For Animal Kingdom (2010), she won the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress and a Satellite Award. She was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
• In 2012, she won the AACTA International Award for Best Supporting Actress for Silver Linings Playbook, and received another Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination.
• In 2014, she received the Longford Lyell Award for her lifetime achievements in film.
• In 2019, she won a Logie Award for Most Outstanding Supporting Actress for her role in Bloom.
• In 2022, she won a Logie Award for Most Popular Australian Actor or Actress in an International Program for Yellowstone.

Images for kids

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  Weaver at the AACTA Awards in Sydney, 31 January 2012

See also

In Spanish: Jacki Weaver para niños