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Jennifer Todd (born October 3, 1969) is an American film and television producer. She helps create movies and TV shows. She has a special agreement with MGM Studios to develop films. She also works with Thomas Kail on TV projects for 20th Television. Jennifer co-produced the 89th and 90th Academy Awards with Michael De Luca. These are big awards shows for movies! She was even nominated for an Emmy Award for her work on both shows. Before this, she was the President of Pearl Street Films. This is a production company started by actors Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.

Life and career

Jennifer Todd was born in Los Angeles, California. She grew up to become a very successful producer. A producer is someone who helps make sure a movie or TV show gets made. They manage the money, hire the right people, and make sure everything runs smoothly.

Jennifer has worked on many famous movies. These include the three Austin Powers films, which are comedies. She also produced Boiler Room, Prime, and Must Love Dogs. One of her most well-known films is Memento. For this movie, she won an Independent Spirit Award for her producing work.

Jennifer often produces movies alongside her sister, Suzanne Todd, who is also a producer. She also produces the TV series "City on a Hill" for Showtime. This show stars Kevin Bacon and Aldis Hodge. In 2020, she produced the movie "The Way Back" for Warner Bros., starring Ben Affleck.

Jennifer also produced Across the Universe. This movie starred Evan Rachel Wood and Jim Sturgess and was directed by Julie Taymor. She also worked on The Accidental Husband, which was directed by Griffin Dunne. This film featured Uma Thurman, Colin Firth, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. In 2010, she produced the movie Alice in Wonderland with Richard D. Zanuck. This popular film starred Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, Mia Wasikowska, and Johnny Depp. It was directed by Tim Burton.

Jennifer Todd is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This is the group that gives out the Academy Awards. She is also part of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, which gives out the Emmy Awards. In 2018, she was chosen to be on the Board of Governors for the Producers Branch. This means she helps make important decisions for producers in the film industry.

Awards and recognition

Jennifer Todd has been recognized for her excellent work in film and television.

• 89th and 90th Academy Awards: She was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Program for producing both of these big awards shows.
• If These Walls Could Talk 2: The cast and creators of this television film received the Women in Film Lucy Award. This award celebrates great and new creative work that helps improve how women are seen in television.
• Memento: This movie was nominated for two Academy Awards in 2002. It also won three Independent Spirit Awards, including Best Feature, which is a top award for independent films.
• Across the Universe: This film was nominated for a 2008 Academy Award for Best Costume Design. It was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Picture in the Musical/Comedy category.

Personal life

Jennifer Todd is married to actor Chris Messina. They have two sons together.

Filmography

Jennifer Todd was a producer for all the films and TV shows listed below, unless otherwise noted.

Film

Television