Calista Flockhart is an American Golden Globe-winning actress. She was repeatedly nominated for the prestigious Emmy Award, but never received it.
Biography
Early period
Calista Flockhart was born on November 11, 1964 in Freeport, Illinois. She grew up as a modest girl, but at the same time she always loved attention. From an early age, she was drawn to creativity, wrote poetry, studied vocals, choreography.
Kalista, like many children, was not a fan of school. Sometimes she even ran away from school, but this did not prevent the girl from studying well and getting a decent education.
Career
In 1989, Flockhart was invited to appear on television for a cameo role in the soap opera Guiding Light. She agreed without thinking and did not regret it. The work immediately captivated the young girl. A few months later, an invitation to perform on the New York theater stage followed. Calista agreed this time too. She worked with Melissa Joan Hart.
After 2 years, Flockhart went through a difficult casting, joining the cast of the film "Darrow".
Films that brought the actress fame:
- Naked in New York
- "Receipt",
- "A dream in a summer night",
- "Women's Secrets"
- "TV quiz",
- Ellie McBeal.
As for the last picture, Calista starred in it in 1997. Critics praised the artist's talent. She was awarded the Golden Globe and was nominated for an Emmy three times, and has repeatedly nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award.
In the summer of 1998, Calista was offered to appear in a photo shoot for Time magazine. The picture was placed on the cover of the publication, it was the best possible way, personified modern feminism. At that moment, Flockhart realized that she had become famous. The magazine has sold millions of copies. Photographers have repeatedly noted that Kalista is a great model who does not have to set a task, she knows how to get a good shot.
In 2004, Calista was given the lead role in the horror film Fragility. For her, it was a unique experience that allowed her to discover new opportunities for reincarnation.
In 2006, the actress began filming the television series Brothers and Sisters, where she played the role of Kitty Walker.
It was Calista Flockhart who was supposed to play Susan Mayer in the acclaimed TV series Desperate Housewives. She refused, without explaining the reason, but Teri Hatcher gave the producers a positive answer.
Personal life
Calista Flockhart is a workaholic, but at the same time she sometimes caught herself thinking that she wanted a quiet family life. In 2009, after seven years of serious relationship, the actress became engaged to her colleague Harrison Ford. The wedding was played in Santa Fe, on Valentine's Day.
A few months later, the couple adopted the child. It was the boy Liam. He recently turned 18 years old.
The son is kind to his parents, spends a lot of time with them, attends several sports sections.
