Melanie Griffith

**Melanie Richards Griffith**, born on August 9, 1957, is an American actress. She began her acting career in 1969 and still remains active today. Fenowned for her various roles, her rise to prominence came from the film _Body Double_ in 1984 which landed her the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her breakthrough role was in 1988's _Working Girl_ which earned her an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe award. She followed up with diverse performances through the 90s in films like _Buffalo Girls_ and _RKO 281_. However, she also gathered criticism for her roles in _Shining Through_, _Crazy in Alabama_ and _Cecil B. Demented_. Parallel to her film career, she ventured into television series like _Nip/Tuck_, _Raising Hope_, and _Hawaii Five-0_. After her Broadway debut in 2003 in a revival of _Chicago_, she returned to film, starring opposite her then-husband Antonio Banderas in _Autómata_. Griffith is known for her resilience, having overcome drug and alcohol addictions, and remains a celebrated figure in Hollywood.