Robin Wright Short biography
Robin Wright is an American actress, director, and producer with a net worth of US$65 million. She began her professional career as a model at age 14. Her acting career started in the early 1980s with a role in "The Yellow Rose," followed by her breakthrough as Kelly Capwell on "Santa Barbara" (1984-1988). Wright achieved major film recognition as Buttercup in "The Princess Bride" (1987) and later garnered critical acclaim for her portrayal of Jenny Curran in "Forrest Gump" (1994), earning Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominations. In the 2010s, she received widespread praise and a Golden Globe Award for her role as Claire Underwood in the Netflix political drama "House of Cards," where she also made her directorial debut. Her recent film credits include "Wonder Woman," "Blade Runner 2049," and her feature directorial debut, "Land" (2021). Born on April 8, 1966, in Dallas, Texas, and raised in San Diego, California, Wright has been married to Dane Witherspoon, Sean Penn (with whom she has two children, Dylan Frances and Hopper Jack), and Clément Giraudet. She is also known for her philanthropy and human rights activism.