Virginia Madsen

During her career, Virginia Madsen struggled to be separated from the category of B-List actress. In order to draw attention Virginia  welcomed even more sex-scene or nude roles, but it didn’t seem like she’d ever achieve the Hollywooddream that everyone thought possible.  If you WANT to see a obvious example how Holywood can make a talented actress to become a B-movie sex symbol...well, ready or not, here she comes…

1. Even very early of her career she already showed off her large assets in Class

2. Want to see all of her? here in Gotham

3. Break the last Hollywoodtaboo, doing a scene between an Asian man and a Caucasian woman in Blue Tiger

4.  With Jim Carrey in Number 23 

5. Dance Virginia dance....dance like a virgin in Lying in Wait

A cool, classic beauty, with a vibrant blonde mane and an exuberant flair for the dramatic, Virginia Madsen is one of Hollywood’s most versatile and unique actresses.  Not only did she receive amazing reviews for her Academy Award and Golden Globe nominated performance in Alexander Payne’s hit film, SIDEWAYS, but this Independent Spirit Award-winning actress has an illustrious resume of roles alongside the most notable and respected actors in the business.  She can next be seen in RED RIDING HOOD, to be released March 28, 2011.  


Born into a family familiar with the ups and downs of acting, Virginia came into this world on September 11, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois. Her mother, Elaine, is a writer and producer who has won awards. Her dad, Cal, was a firefighter. It wasn't until her teen years that the acting bug bit big time, and she began developing her acting skills at New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois.

She also recently shot the independent film THE ART OF LOVE slated for a 2011 release. Virginia was recently seen starring on ABC’s comedic drama series SCOUNDRELS based on the New Zealand series “Outrageous Fortune” alongside David James Elliott. She was previously on USA’s final season of MONK alongside Tony Shalhoub and starred opposite Kevin Spacey in the indie comedy FATHER OF INVENTION directed by Trent Cooper and the Lions Gate thriller THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT in March 2009.

It was destiny for Virginia to become a star as her determination and talent quickly paid off.  When a Polaroid landed on the desk of the famed director David Lynch, he instantly cast her in his film DUNE.  Immediately following, Virginia landed a role in the first “computer” film, ELECTRIC DREAMS in 1984.

When Virginia became pregnant with her son, Jack, she put her successful career on hold.  It wasn’t until Jack was in pre-school that the actress had notions of reentering into her Hollywood career. Upon hearing of Virginia’s desire to act again, Francis Ford Coppola asked her to audition for his latest project, the film version of John Grisham’s legal thriller, THE RAINMAKER, a role that reestablished Virginia’s dynamic career.  From there, her career began to soar again. And with the critical acclaim she received for her portrayal of “Maya” in SIDEWAYS and her roles in FIREWALL, A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION, THE ASTRONAUT FARMER, THE RIPPLE EFFECT and NUMBER 23, it is clear that her hiatus to raise a family did nothing to hinder this go-getter from resilient success.

Virginia comes from a very talented family.  In addition to her Emmy award winning mother, Elaine Madsen, her brother is the gifted actor, Michael Madsen.  Virginia lives in Los Angeles with her teenage son.
source: http://virginia-madsen.org/