Helen Hunt
Helen Hunt is an American actress and director known for starring in the sitcom Mad About You and the films As Good as It Gets and Twister.
Mad About You: An American sitcom about a married couple in New York City, starring Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser. Hunt played Jamie Buchman, the role that made her a television star.
Academy Award for Best Actress: An annual Academy Award recognizing a leading performance by an actress in a film. Hunt won it for As Good as It Gets in 1998.
Paul Reiser: An American comedian, actor, and writer known for Mad About You and Diner. Reiser co-created Mad About You and played Hunt’s on-screen husband, Paul Buchman.
Then She Found Me: A 2007 comedy-drama film about a teacher navigating adoption, romance, and family relationships. Hunt directed, co-wrote, and starred in this feature film.
As Good as It Gets: A 1997 romantic comedy-drama starring Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, and Greg Kinnear. Hunt won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance as Carol Connelly.
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: A Primetime Emmy category honoring lead performances in comedy television series. Hunt won four times for playing Jamie Buchman on Mad About You.
James L. Brooks: An American filmmaker and television producer known for Terms of Endearment and The Simpsons. Brooks directed Hunt in As Good as It Gets.
Ride: A 2014 comedy-drama film about a mother who travels to California after her son leaves college. Hunt directed and starred in the film.
Twister: A 1996 disaster film about storm chasers pursuing tornadoes across Oklahoma. Hunt starred as meteorologist Jo Harding in one of her major film roles.
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy: A Golden Globe category recognizing lead performances in television comedy or musical series. Hunt won three awards for Mad About You.