Holly Hunter is a prolific actress in Hollywood cinema. She was born on March 20, 1958. She won an Oscar for her 1993 film, “Piano.” She has also received three Oscar nominations for her films – “Broadcast News”, “The Firm”, and “Thirteen.”
Here are 5 best hit performances of the actress.
The Piano
In this movie, Holly Hunter played the role of Ada McGrath. Ada treasures two things in her life – her daughter and her piano. Ada arrives in New Zealand to meet her husband in an arranged marriage set up along with her daughter named Flora and her beloved piano. Ada relied heavily on her daughter who used to translate her mother’s words since she couldn’t speak. Ada’s innate talent shone in the movie which earned her the Oscar for Best Actress.
Broadcast News
Hunter took on the role of Jane Craig, a talented producer with high aspirations. Her co-star Albert Brooks was seen in the role of Aaron Altman, a reporter who is also Jane’s best buddy. Actor William Hurt played Tom Grunick, a handsome reporter who is not cut out for the media industry. Joan Cusack played assistant news director Blair Litton. The cast members together formed an everlasting piece of cinema.
Raising Arizona
Directed by the Coen brothers, this is an innovative comedy piece released way ahead of its time. Hunter plays the role of a police officer Ed who gets enchanted by H.I. McDunnogh, a repeated offender who stays in lockup most of the time. When the couple tries for a baby, they find out they can’t conceive one. Hence, they decide to kidnap someone else’s.
The Big Sick
The film is based on the real incident between Kumail Nanjiani and his wife, Emily V. Gordon, where Emily fell sick with an unknown disease, putting doctors in a false position. Hunter plays the role of Emily’s mother and nailed the emotions of a hapless mother in an uncertain scenario whose child is in a medically induced coma.
Thirteen
Hunter plays a single mother Melanie. She is a recovering alcoholic who juggles her work, attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and supporting her ex-boyfriend, neglecting her daughter in the middle.
