Mariel Hemingway facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mariel Hemingway
Hemingway in 2011
Born	(1961-11-22) November 22, 1961 (age 63) Mill Valley, California, U.S.
Alma mater	Boston University
Occupation	Actress television presenter writer mental health activist
Years active	1976–present
Known for	Lipstick Manhattan Star 80 Civil Wars · Running from Crazy
Spouse(s)	Stephen Crisman ​ ​ (m. 1984; div. 2009)​
Partner(s)	Bobby Williams (2011–present)
Children	Dree Hemingway Langley Fox
Parent(s)	Jack Hemingway (father)
Relatives	Margaux Hemingway (sister) Ernest Hemingway (paternal grandfather) Hadley Richardson (paternal grandmother) Grace Hall Hemingway (paternal great-grandmother)

Mariel Hemingway (born November 22, 1961) is an American actress who became famous as a teenager. She started acting at age 14 in the movie Lipstick (1976). Her role earned her a nomination for a Golden Globe Award, a major award for movies and television.

A few years later, she starred in the movie Manhattan (1979). Her performance was so good that she was nominated for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award, which are two of the biggest honors in the film industry.

Later in her career, Hemingway began to focus on helping people understand mental health. She was part of a documentary called Running from Crazy that explored her own family's experiences with mental health challenges.

Early Life and Family

Mariel Hemingway was born in Mill Valley, California. Her parents were Jack Hemingway and Byra Louise "Puck" Whittlesey. She grew up in a very famous family. Her grandfather was Ernest Hemingway, one of the most well-known American writers of the 20th century.

She has two older sisters, Joan "Muffet" Hemingway and Margot "Margaux" Hemingway. Margaux was also an actress and a model.

A Career in Movies and Television

Starting as a Teen Star

Hemingway's very first movie role was in Lipstick, where she acted alongside her real-life sister, Margaux. Even though it was her first film, people noticed her talent. This led to a nomination for a Golden Globe Award as "Best Newcomer."

Her most famous role came in the film Manhattan. In this romantic comedy, she played a high school student named Tracy. Her acting was praised by critics, and she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Famous Roles in the 1980s

In 1982, Hemingway starred in the movie Personal Best. She played a talented track-and-field athlete. The film was known for exploring new and interesting topics for its time.

The next year, she played the real-life model Dorothy Stratten in the movie Star 80 (1983). The film told the story of Stratten's life. In 1987, she appeared in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace as a character named Lacy Warfield.

Hemingway in April 2017

Work in Television and Later Films

From 1991 to 1993, Hemingway starred in the TV show Civil Wars. She played a lawyer, and her role earned her another Golden Globe nomination. She also acted with the musician John Mellencamp in the 1991 movie Falling from Grace.

Over the years, she has appeared in many different movies and TV shows. She played a lesbian or bisexual character in several projects, including Personal Best and episodes of the TV shows Roseanne and Crossing Jordan. Hemingway has said she enjoys taking roles in "cutting-edge" productions that tell unique stories.

Life Outside of Acting

Yoga and Wellness

Besides acting, Hemingway is very interested in healthy living. She has co-produced videos about yoga and has written a book about her experiences called Finding My Balance.

She also hosts a TV show called Spiritual Cinema, which focuses on films with inspiring messages. She has worked with the famous yoga teacher Rodney Yee on a series of yoga videos.

Advocacy for Mental Health

Hemingway has worked to raise awareness about mental health. She was a key part of the 2013 documentary Running from Crazy. The film, produced by the Oprah Winfrey Network, shared her family's story of dealing with mental health issues.

For her work on the documentary, she received a humanitarian award from the San Diego Film Festival. In 2015, she wrote a book about her life called Out Came the Sun.

Personal Life

In 1984, Hemingway married Stephen Crisman. They have two daughters, Dree Hemingway and Langley Fox, who are both models. The couple divorced in 2009.

Since 2011, she has been in a relationship with Bobby Williams. Together, they have written a self-help book. Hemingway also practices Transcendental Meditation, a type of meditation that helps with relaxation and focus.

Selected Film and TV Shows

Here are some of the movies and television shows Mariel Hemingway has appeared in.

Movies

Television

See also

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