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Diane Lane is an American actress. She has since appeared in several notable films, including the 2002 film Unfaithful, which earned her Satellite, New York Film Critics Circle and National Society of Film Critics awards for Best Actress in a Motion Picture (Drama). Her performance in Unfaithful also garnered her Academy Award, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for Best Actress.
Birth Name
Diane Colleen Lane
Nickname
Diane
Profession
Actress
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Diane Lane was born on January 22, 1965, in New York City, New York, United States.
Age
She is currently 54 years old.
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Ethnicity
White
Her ancestry is English, German and Scots-Irish (Northern Irish).
Education
Diane Lane got enrolled at the Hunter College High School at the age of 12. She got re- registered in high school in 1981 after taking a break in her studies, which was partly caused by her acting career. Prior to getting enrolled in high school, she had taken correspondence courses.
Family Details
- Father – Burton Eugene Lane (Died 2002)
- Mother – Colleen Leigh Farrington (Playboy model and nightclub singer)
- Siblings – None
- Relatives – Carra Lathrop Lane (Paternal Grandfather), Nannie Mae Crawford (Paternal Grandmother), Leo Farrington (Maternal Grandfather), Violet Eleanor Biggs (Maternal Grandmother)
Marital Status
Divorced
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Boyfriend / Spouse
Diane Lane has dated –
- Roger Wilson – Diane Lane was rumored to be dating actor Roger Wilson in the early nineties. Their relationship became known when his former girlfriend Christy Turlington talked about them in her interview in 1992.
- John Taylor – Diane had a short-lived affair with bass guitarist John Taylor, who is also the founder of the music band, Duran Duran.
- Christopher Atkins – Diane reportedly dated actor Christopher Atkins when she was in her late teens. She even ran away from her father with Christopher to claim her independence. Before they started going out, Atkins was her good friend.
- Timothy Hutton (1980-1984) – Lane began dating actor Timothy Hutton in 1980. They dated for about four years before parting ways in the spring of 1984.
- Emilio Estevez (1983) – Diane was linked to actor Emilio Estevez in 1983. They had allegedly grown close during the shooting of the movie, The Outsiders.
- Jon Bon Jovi – Lane went out with rock star Jon Bon Jovi in the eighties. She was 20 years old at the time and they dated for about five months. In her May 2017 Watch What Happens Live appearance, she termed her fling with Bon Jovi as a wonderful experience.
- Richie Sambora (1985) – Bon Jovi’s former tour manager Rich Bozzett claimed in his book, Sex, Drugs And Bon Jovi that Diane and Jon Bon Jovi’s relationship came to an end due to her growing closeness with his bandmate Richie Sambora.
- Christopher Lambert (1984 and 1986-1994) – Diane first had a brief affair with Christopher Lambert in 1984. They had met in Paris while she was promoting her movie, The Cotton Club. However, after dating for a brief period, they decided to split up. About two years later, they met again while shooting for the movie Priceless Beauty in Rome. In two weeks time, they had gotten back together and the couple got married in Santa Fe in October 1988. In September 1993, she gave birth to their daughter, Eleanor Lambert. However, their marriage didn’t last long since the birth of their daughter as they got officially divorced in 1994 after having been separated for a long time.
- Danny Cannon (1994-1995) – Diane hooked up with director Danny Cannon in 1994 after having grown close while working on the movie, Judge Dredd. They went out for about a year.
- Josh Brolin (2001-2013) – Diane began a relationship with actor Josh Brolin after meeting him at the premiere of A Beautiful Mind in December 2001. In July 2003, the two got engaged and about a year later, in August 2004, they got married in a lavish wedding ceremony. Soon after in December 2004, she called the police to their house following an altercation with him. He was taken into custody on the account of domestic battery. However, she declined to press charges and their spokesperson dismissed the entire incident by calling it a misunderstanding. They eventually filed for divorce in February 2013 and it was finalized in December of that year.
Physical Statistics
Height
- Feet – 5 feet 7 inches
- Centimeters – 170 cm
- Meters – 1.7 m
Weight
- Kilograms – 55 kg
- Pounds – 121 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 36-28-36
- Bust – 36 inches
- Waist – 28 inches
- Hip – 36 inches
- Bra Size – 34C
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Gray
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Shoe Size
She wears a size 9 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 6 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Her portrayal in the film Unfaithful is still considered as one of her breakthrough works, which gained her critical acclaim. She won the Satellite, New York Film Critics Circle and National Society of Film Critics awards for Best Actress in a Motion Picture (Drama) as well as received Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for Best Actress.
Film Debut
In 1979, she made her theatrical film debut playing one of the leading roles of Lauren King in the romantic comedy movie, A Little Romance. She was 13 years old at the time.
Television Debut
In 1981, Diane made her first TV show appearance in the Summer episode of the PBS TV series, Great Performances as Charity Royall.
Brand Endorsements
Diane Lane has appeared in commercials and print ads for Neutrogena & Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair.
Awards & Nominations
| Association | Year | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Movies for Grown Ups Awards | 2009 | Best Grownup Love Story | Nights in Rodanthe | Nominated |
| Academy Awards | 2003 | Best Actress | Unfaithful | Nominated |
| Behind the Voice Actors Awards | 2016 | Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film | Inside Out | Won |
| Blockbuster Entertainment Awards | 2001 | Favorite Supporting Actress — Drama | The Perfect Storm | Nominated |
| Chicago Film Critics Association Awards | 2003 | Best Actress | Unfaithful | Nominated |
| Critics Choice Movie Awards | 2003 | Best Actress | Unfaithful | Nominated |
| Gold Derby Awards | 2003 | Lead Actress | Unfaithful | Nominated |
| 2011 | TV Movie/Miniseries Lead Actress | Cinema Verite | Nominated | |
| Golden Globe Awards | 2003 | Best Actress in a Motion Picture — Drama | Unfaithful | Nominated |
| 2004 | Best Actress in a Motion Picture — Comedy or Musical | Under the Tuscan Sun | Nominated | |
| 2012 | Best Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Cinema Verite | Nominated | |
| Golden Raspberry Awards | 1985 | Worst Supporting Actress | Streets of FireThe Cotton Club | Nominated |
| Golden Schmoes Awards | 2002 | Best Actress of the Year | Unfaithful | Nominated |
| 2002 | Best T&A of the Year | Unfaithful | Nominated | |
| Hollywood Film Awards | 2003 | Actress of the Year | Unfaithful | Won |
| International Online Cinema Awards | 2003 | Best Actress | Unfaithful | Nominated |
| Italian Online Movie Awards | 2003 | Best Actress | Unfaithful | Nominated |
| Independent Spirit Awards | 2000 | Best Female Lead | A Walk on the Moon | Nominated |
| Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards | 2000 | Best Actress | A Walk on the Moon | Nominated |
| National Society of Film Critics Awards | 2003 | Best Actress | Unfaithful | Won |
| New York Film Critics Circle Awards | 2002 | Best Actress | Unfaithful | Won |
| OFTA Film Awards | 2003 | Best Actress | Unfaithful | Nominated |
| OFTA Television Awards | 2011 | Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries | Cinema Verite | Nominated |
| Online Film Critics Society Awards | 2003 | Best Actress | Unfaithful | Nominated |
| Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards | 2003 | Best Lead Actress | Unfaithful | Nominated |
| Primetime Emmy Awards | 1989 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special | Lonesome Dove | Nominated |
| 2011 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie | Cinema Vertie | Nominated | |
| Satellite Awards | 2003 | Best Actress in a Motion Picture — Drama | Unfaithful | Won |
| 2004 | Best Actress in a Motion Picture — Comedy or Musical | Under the Tuscan Sun | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Best Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television | Cinema Verite | Nominated | |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | 2003 | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role | Unfaithful | Nominated |
| 2012 | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries | Cinema Verite | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Trumbo | Nominated | |
| Vancouver Film Critics Circle Awards | 2003 | Best Actress | Unfaithful | Nominated |
| Western Heritage Awards | 2001 | Television Feature Film | The Virginian | Won |
| Women’s Image Network Awards | 2010 | Actress Feature Film | Secretariat | Nominated |
| 2011 | Actress Made for Television Movie/Miniseries | Cinema Verite | Won | |
| Young Artist Awards | 1980 | Best Juvenile Actress in a Motion Picture — The Sybil Jason Award | A Little Romance | Won |
| 1980 | Best Juvenile Actress in a Motion Picture | A Little Romance | Won | |
| 1981 | Best Young Actress in a Major Motion Picture | Touched by Love | Won | |
| 1984 | Best Young Motion Picture Actress in a Feature Film | Rumble Fish | Nominated | |
| 1984 | Best Young Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture | The Outsiders | Nominated |
Diane Lane Favorites
- Favorite Beauty Products – Armani Crema Nera Moisturizer, Power Fabric foundation, Rouge Ecstasy lipstick
- Favorite Actors – Jane Fonda, Jessica Lange, Shirley MacLaine, Susan Sarandon
Diane Lane Net worth
Diane Lane has a net worth of $35 million dollars as of 2019.
Social Media Profiles
She is not on social media.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Diane Lane
- She started her professional acting journey from the age of 6 at the New York City-based La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, where she performed in a production of Medea.
- At age 13, she turned down an offer to star in Broadway production of Runways, so that she would have a feature-film debut in George Roy Hill’s 1979 film “A Little Romance” opposite Sir Lawrence Olivier.
- At the age of 15, she left her father’s home, as an act of teenage rebellion and flew to Los Angeles with her friend Christopher Atkins, who was also an actor.
- In August 1979, she managed to find a place on the cover of the famous Time Magazine. She was merely 14 years old at the time.
- In 2003, Diane was named one of People magazine’s Most Beautiful People in the World.
- In 2005, She was ranked at #79 on VH1’s The Greatest: 100 Greatest Kid Stars.
- In 2015, she was placed on the #45 spot by AskMen.com in their Top 99 Most Desirable Women list. The following year, she was placed on the 85th rank.
- In 2018, Lane would star as Annette Shepherd in the final season of Netflix’s hit series House of Cards and can be seen in Steven knight neo-noir thriller film Serenity, scheduled for release in 2019.
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