Laura Dern: podcast appearances and interviews

Laura Elizabeth Dern, born on February 10, 1967, is an American actress known for her extensive career and numerous accolades. She is the daughter of actors Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd. Dern began her acting career in the 1980s and gained prominence with performances in films such as Mask, Blue Velvet, and Wild at Heart. She received an Academy Award nomination for her role as Rose in Rambling Rose and her first Golden Globe for the television film Afterburn. International recognition came with her portrayal of Ellie Sattler in Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park, a role she reprised in the sequels Jurassic Park III and Jurassic World Dominion. Dern has won multiple Golden Globes, including for her performances as Katherine Harris in Recount and Amy Jellicoe in Enlightened. She received her second Academy Award nomination for her role as Cheryl Strayed’s mother in Wild. Her portrayal of Renata Klein in the series Big Little Lies earned her both a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe. Dern has also worked with Lynch on Inland Empire and Twin Peaks: The Return. Her supporting role as a divorce lawyer in Marriage Story earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, along with the BAFTA Award and Golden Globe. Throughout her career, she has appeared in notable films such as Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Little Women, and Marriage Story, demonstrating her versatility across various genres.