Jennifer Connelly turns 49 today. She shot to fame as a teenager when she starred in the movie Labyrinth. And since then she has only added more prowess to her acting talent and more fans to her legion. In 2002, she won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film, A Beautiful Mind. She also won a BAFTA for the same. She stars in Hulk and also stars in Spider-Man: Homecoming as Karen, although limited to a voice role.

Jennifer is married to Paul Bettany, yes, Vision and voice of JARVIS from MCU. She has also been directed by her husband.  As a token of our love for the actress, we are listing down 5 of her absolute best movies.

LITTLE CHILDREN

Director Todd Field’s adaptation of the Tom Perrotta novel gives Jennifer a lot of content to work with. This grim film has the actress showing her acting prowess in all its glory. The movie about desires and compassion will make you feel things that you were not ready to feel.

LABYRINTH

Of course, this movie is going to be on the list. The fantasy film came out all the way back in 1986 and is a classic. Can you even believe that this masterpiece was a box-office disaster upon its release? Well, thankfully art found its way to the top. Jennifer, a teenager back then, starred in this  wtf is happening'-movie and won hearts. It took some time for the movie to reach the audience but when it did, it never left the hearts.

A BEAUTIFUL MIND

If you thought this movie only depended on Russell Crowe to bring his A-game, you are so wrong. Watch the movie again. Jennifer's performance brings gravitas to the plot. Her on screen presence is magnetic here.

BLOOD DIAMOND

In this thriller, the actress played the role of Maddy Bowen, a journalist trying to expose the illegal diamond trade. The movie is provocative and something that is the need of the hour.

REQUIEM FOR A DREAM

This movie will be difficult to watch. Jennifer's performance will keep you on the edge, complimenting the demands of the script. Just in case you were not the fan of the actress, watch this film, and we will talk again. The movie is as powerful as it is heartbreaking.

A very happy birthday to the talented and beautiful actress. If you think we are doing anything but watching her movies all day long, you are...well, right. It is a weekday and we all have work or school. But that doesn't mean we won't try to squeeze in at least one film. For Jennifer Connelly? For Jennifer Connelly!

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