KIM BASINGER
Kim Basinger was born on December 8, 1953, in Athens, Georgia, to parents Ann Lee, a model, actress, and swimmer who appeared in Esther Williams films, and Donald Wade Basinger, a big band musician and loan manager. The middle child of five siblings, she has two older brothers, Skip and Mick, and two younger sisters, Barbara and Ashley. Basinger first gained fame as a successful model and became a prominent sex symbol in the 1980s and 1990s. She transitioned into acting, earning widespread recognition for her role as a Bond girl in Never Say Never Again.
Her career reached new heights with her portrayal of a femme fatale in L.A. Confidential, which won her both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress. Now 69, Basinger remains active in the film industry and has amassed a net worth of $40 million, a testament to her enduring success and savvy financial management. Her talent, beauty, and resilience have solidified her status as a Hollywood legend.
