Mariel Hemingway

Mariel Hemingway is an eminent American actress who commenced her acting journey at age 14. She notably earned her Golden Globe-nominated debut role in Lipstick (1976) and secured Academy and BAFTA Award nominations for her notable contribution in Woody Allen's Manhattan (1979). She has played iconic leading roles in films such as Personal Best (1982), Star 80 (1983), and the critically acclaimed TV series Civil Wars which earned her another Golden Globe nomination. While her acting career somewhat dwindled in the late 1990s, she channeled her energy to advocate for mental health awareness and was a key contributor to the acclaimed documentary Running from Crazy which focused on her family's battles with mental illness. \Not only did Mariel star in mainstream cinema, she had an affinity for roles that shed light on unorthodox relationships, playing a bisexual woman in several films and shows, including Personal Best, The Sex Monster, In Her Line of Fire, and episodes of TV series Roseanne ('Don't Ask, Don't Tell' and 'December Bride') and Crossing Jordan. Despite being heterosexual, she revealed a deep connection with the LGBT community and revealed her penchant for undertaking roles in 'cutting-edge' productions. Mariel's journey was not solely confined to acting, as she ventured into holistic living, publishing a yoga memoir, Finding My Balance, starring in yoga instruction videos and co-hosting monthly television show Spiritual Cinema. She also courageously worked on the documentary Running from Crazy, shedding light on her family history of suicide, substance abuse, and mental illness.