Diane Lane is an American actress most widely recognized for her work in the film Unfaithful, which earned her several awards including Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for Best Actress. One of the most talented and versatile actresses in Hollywood, Diane did not get the meaty roles she deserved at the start of her career and often ended with commercially unsuccessful movies. Her performance in Unfaithful catapulted her to instant stardom and has since she has done a lot of challenging roles. Her acting credits include The Outsiders, A Walk on the Moon, The Perfect Storm, Cinema Verite, and Trumbo. She portrayed Martha Kent in Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Justice League. So, who is Diane Lane? Here’s everything we know about the actress.
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Diane Lane Biography
Diane Lane was born on January 22, 1965, in New York City, New York, United States of America. She is currently 59 years old.
| Birth Name | Diane Colleen Lane |
| Nickname | Diane |
| Date of Birth | January 22, 1965 |
| Place of Birth | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Age | 59 years old |
| Sun Sign | Aquarius |
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | English, German, and Scots-Irish (Northern Irish) |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Ex-spouse | Josh Brolin |
| Children | 1 |
Family
- Father – Burton Eugene Lane (Died 2002)
- Mother – Colleen Leigh Farrington (Playboy model and nightclub singer)
- Siblings – None
- Relatives – Carra Lathrop Lane (Paternal Grandfather), Nannie Mae Crawford (Paternal Grandmother), Leo Farrington (Maternal Grandfather), Violet Eleanor Biggs (Maternal Grandmother)
Education
Lane attended Hunter College High School.
Diane Lane Personal Life
Diane Lane married Christopher Lambert in October 1988 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The couple had a daughter, Eleanor (born on September 5, 1993). They divorced in 1994.
She then married actor Josh Brolin on August 15, 2004. Together, they had lived for eight years before they divorced in 2013.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 7 inches Centimeters – 170 cm Meters – 1.7 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 55 kg Pounds – 121 lbs |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Body Measurements | 34C-26-34 |
| Eye Color | Grey |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 9 (US) |
| Dress Size | 6 (US) |
| Distinctive Features | Pointed chin High cheekbones |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Diane Lane had her first acting job at the age of 13 years old when she was cast in the 1979 film A Little Romance as Lauren King.
Television Debut
Diane landed her first television gig in the Summer episode of the PBS TV series, Great Performances as Charity Royall in 1981.
Famous For
Her portrayal in the film Unfaithful is still considered as one of her breakthrough works, which gained her critical acclaim. She won the Satellite, New York Film Critics Circle, and National Society of Film Critics awards for Best Actress in a Motion Picture (Drama) as well as received Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for Best Actress.
Brand Endorsements
Diane Lane has appeared in commercials and print ads for Neutrogena.
Favorite Things
- Beauty Products – Armani Crema Nera moisturizer, Power Fabric foundation, and Rouge Ecstasy lipstick
- Actors – Jane Fonda, Jessica Lange, Shirley MacLaine, and Susan Sarandon
Diane Lane Net Worth
As of 2024, Diane Lane has a net worth of $40 million.
Trivia
She began acting at the age of six starring in theatre productions. Her first acting role was in the theatre production of Medea at the La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in New York.
At age 13, she turned down an offer to star in the Broadway production of Runways, so that she would have a feature-film debut in George Roy Hill’s 1979 film “A Little Romance” opposite Sir Lawrence Olivier.
In August 1979, at age 14, Diane appeared on the cover of Time magazine.
In 2003, Diane was named one of People magazine’s “Most Beautiful People in the World”.
She gave an audition for the role of Avery Bishop in Jerry Maguire, but unfortunately, the role went to Kelly Preston. She was also considered for the role of Ana in the remake of Dawn of the Dead, but it went to Sarah Polley.
In 2005, She was ranked at #79 on VH1’s The Greatest: 100 Greatest Kid Stars.
In 2015, she was named #45 by AskMen.com in their Top 99 Most Desirable Women list.
Lane starred as Annette Shepherd in the final season of Netflix’s hit series House of Cards.