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Ashley Judd Biography
Birth name - Ashley Tyler Ciminella
Nickname - Ash
Sometimes Credited As: Judd
Date of birth - April 19, 1968
Granada Hills, California, USA
Height - 5' 7" (1.70 m)
More information on Ashley Judd Turned down a larger role in Kuffs (1992) because she was asked to do nude scenes. She responded, "My mother worked too hard for me to take my clothes off in my first movie."
Hobbies: running, rock climbing, mountain hiking, yoga, gardening, cooking
[1990] Left the University of Kentucky a semester short of a bachelor's degree in French, and minors in Anthropology, Art History, Theater, and Women's Studies.
Mother and half-sister are country singers Naomi Judd & Wynonna Judd. She once worked cleaning her mom's and sister's tour bus for $10 a day.
Her father, Michael Ciminella, a marketing specialist in the horseracing industry, divorced Naomi Judd in 1972.
Was named one of "The 50 Most Beautful People In The World" by People Magazine. (1996, 2000 & 2002)
Known to be a avid fan of the University of Kentucky Wildcats basketball team, once not showering because she felt it would jinx them. For a cheerleading scene in her movie Someone Like You... (2001), she uses the Wildcats' cheerleaders' cheer routine, and thanks them in the credits.
Dated Robert De Niro
Dated Matthew McConaughey
Her mother, Naomi Judd, has publicly objected to many of Ashley's movies because they contain either profanity, nudity, sex, or violence.
Attended 12 schools in 13 years.
Was named after Ashland, Kentucky, and is an eighth-generation Kentuckian
Replaced Jodie Foster for the lead in Double Jeopardy (1999).
Is fluent in French.
Could have had Pamela Anderson's role on "Home Improvement" (1991), but wanted to concentrate on making it in the movies instead. She later starred in Where the Heart Is (2000), which was directed by Matt Williams, the producer who wanted her on the sitcom.
She had a role in Oliver Stone's Natural Born Killers (1994), but it was left on the cutting room floor.
Dated Michael Bolton.
Fractured her right ankle when she was thrown from a horse's saddle in Franklin, Tennessee. She was hospitalized for two days. [23 November 1993]
Named one of the "25 Most Intriguing People" by People magazine. [1999]
{2000) Voted one of the "50 Most Beautiful People in the World" by People Magazine.
A self-proclaimed feminist
She is an etymologist
Was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine in 2002.
Ranked #20 in FHM Magazine's 100 "Sexiest Women in the World." (2002)
Worked as a waitress at the trendy 'Ivy' restaurant while studying the Meisner technique of acting at Playhouse West in Los Angeles
Measurements: 34B-24-35 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)
She was Kappa Kappa Gamma at the University of Kentucky
Modeled her "This is What a Feminist Looks Like" t-shirt for the Ms. Foundation and Ms. Online (ms.magazine.com), as have Whoopi Goldberg, Camryn Manheim and Margaret Cho.
Bakes chocolate chip cookies as a means to relieve stress.
Turned down the role of Catwoman in Catwoman (2004) so she could star as Maggie in 'Tennesse Williams' ' "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" on Broadway.
Models a Hello Kitty t-shirt with the words "Handle with Care" printed on the front. Proceeds go to the Youth Aids Foundation. (2003)
Her first screen kiss was with Wil Wheaton on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987).
Introduced Gloria Steinem at the March for Women's Lives in Washington, D.C. on April 25, 2004.
Shares a birthday with Kate Hudson.
Drove from Memphis to L.A. at the age of 22 to begin her rise to fame.
Ashley was able to play both a teenager and a thirty year old in the role of Vivian 'Vivi' Walker. Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002) )
Was listed as a potential nominee on the 2005 Razzie Award nominating ballot. (Her name was misspelled on the ballot as "Ashey Judd" by the way.) She was suggested in the Worst Actress category for her performance in the film Twisted (2004/I), she did not receive a nomination however.
[1997] Becomes a vegetarian because a friend told her that "you eat the animal's fear".
Is an enthusiast of the 'cockapoo' breed of dog (cross-bred cocker spaniels and poodles). Has a dog named 'Buttermilk' and a tabby named 'Buttercup'.
Publicly announced her engagement to racer Dario Franchitti; they had been engaged since December 1999. (December 2001) Married at Skibo Castle near Dornoch, in Sutherland, Scotland, the same castle that hosted Madonna's wedding to Guy Ritchie a year earlier. [April 2000]
Was good friends with Salma Hayek
Presented to the National Press Club on June 22nd, 2005 as a spokesperson for Youth Aids International.
Worldwide Spokesperson for Youth Aids International.
Gave testimony to U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, "Stopping Cross Generational Sex and Sexual Violence To Protect Young Women from AIDS in Developing Contries: A Call to Action," June 23, 2005, as Global Ambassador for YouthAIDS and member of the Board of Directors of Population Services Inernational (PSI).
Though she only did two episodes of Star Trek the next generation, her character was loved by fans. Her image even appears on the Star Trek book 'End Game'(Star Trek New Frontier, No 4) by Peter David.
Was once considered for the female lead in Million Dollar Baby (2005).
Presented all the clues on the 'The World AIDS Crisis' category on the 12/2/2005 episode of the "Jeopardy!" (1984) TV show.
Spouse - Dario Franchitti (December 12, 2001 - present)
Ashley Judd Filmography
Actress - filmography
(In Production) (2000s) (1990s)The Women (2006) (pre-production)
Come Early Morning (2006) (post-production) .... Lucy
Bug (2006) (completed) .... AgnesDe-Lovely (2004) .... Linda Porter
Twisted (2004/I) .... Jessica Shepard
Frida (2002) .... Tina Modotti
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002) .... Younger Vivi Abbott Walker
High Crimes (2002) .... Claire Kubik
Someone Like You... (2001) .... Jane Goodale
... aka Animal Attraction (UK)
... aka Someone Like You... (USA)
The Ryan Interview (2000) (TV) .... Fredericka Rose
Where the Heart Is (2000) .... Lexie CoopDouble Jeopardy (1999) .... Elizabeth 'Libby' Parsons
... aka Doppelmord (Germany)
... aka Double condamnation (Canada: French title)
Eye of the Beholder (1999) .... Joanna Eris
Our Friend, Martin (1999) (V) (voice) .... Mrs. Dale
Simon Birch (1998) .... Rebecca Wenteworth
... aka Angels and Armadillos
Kiss the Girls (1997) .... Dr. Kate McTiernan
The Locusts (1997) .... Kitty
... aka A Secret Sin (UK)
Normal Life (1996) .... Pam Anderson
A Time to Kill (1996) .... Carla Brigance
Norma Jean & Marilyn (1996) (TV) .... Norma Jean Dougherty
... aka Norma Jean and Marilyn (USA: video box title)
Heat (1995) .... Charlene Shiherlis
Smoke (1995) .... Felicity
... aka Smoke - Raucher unter sich (Germany)
The Passion of Darkly Noon (1995) .... Callie
... aka Darkly Noon
... aka Passion des Darkly Noon, Die (Germany)
Natural Born Killers (1994) (scenes deleted) .... Grace Mulberry
Ruby in Paradise (1993) .... Ruby Lee Gissing
Till Death Us Do Part (1992) (TV) .... Gwen Fox
... aka Married for Murder
Kuffs (1992) .... Wife of Paint Store Owner
"Sisters" (1991) TV Series .... Reed Halsey #2 (1991-1994)
Filmography as: Actress, Miscellaneous Crew, Herself, Notable TV Guest Appearances
Miscellaneous Crew - filmographySan Francisco: Scene of the Crime (2004) (V) (special thanks)
Frida (2002) (choreographer: Tango) (as Judd)
Herself - filmography
(2000s) (1990s) (1980s)VH1 News Presents: Tracking the Monster - Ashley Judd and India.Arie Confront AIDS in Africa (2005) (TV) .... Herself
The Making of 'Heat' (2005) (V) .... Herself
The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (2005) (TV) .... Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Motion Picture [Musical or Comedy]
Creating a Twisted Web of Intrigue (2004) (V) .... Herself
The Inspectors: Clues to the Crime (2004) (V) .... Herself
The Heart of America Tour (2004) .... Herself
The Judds: The E! True Hollywood Story (2004) (TV) .... Herself
March Madness Uncensored (2003) (TV) .... Herself
The 73rd Annual Academy Awards (2001) (TV) (uncredited) .... Herself - Presenter: 'Chocolat' Film Clip
An All-Star Tribute to Joni Mitchell (2000) (TV) .... Host
The 72nd Annual Academy Awards (2000) (TV) .... Herself - Co-Presenter: Best Film Editing
Killing Priscilla (2000) (V) .... HerselfJunket Whore (1998) .... Herself
The 70th Annual Academy Awards (1998) (TV) .... Herself - Presenter: Scientific & Technical Achievement Awards
Intimate Portrait: Wynonna (1997) (TV) .... Herself/Narrator
Emporio Armani: A Private Party (1996) (TV) .... Herself
Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge (1995) (TV) .... Herself
... aka Love Can Build a Bridge
The Judds Farewell Concert (1991) (TV) .... Herself
... aka The Judds: Their Final Concert (USA: video box title)"The Probe Team" (1989) TV Series .... Herself
Notable TV Guest Appearances"The View" playing "Herself" 13 September 2005
"Beyond the Glory" playing "Narrator" in episode: "The Unforgettables" 3 April 2005
"4Pop" playing "Herself" in episode: "Vinokas elokuvamusikaali" (episode # 3.11) 14 November 2004
"Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" playing "Herself" 10 November 2004
"The View" playing "Herself" 21 October 2004
"The Daily Show" playing "Herself" 22 June 2004
"The Oprah Winfrey Show" playing "Herself" 10 May 2004
"Celebrities Uncensored" playing "Herself" (archive footage) (episode # 2.3) 25 February 2004
"Celebrities Uncensored" playing "Herself" (archive footage) (episode # 1.15) 26 November 2003
"Tinseltown TV" playing "Herself" 23 August 2003
"Revealed with Jules Asner" playing "Herself" in episode: "Ashley Judd" 14 August 2002
"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" playing "Herself" 4 June 2002
"The Oprah Winfrey Show" playing "Herself" 29 May 2002
"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" playing "Herself" 3 April 2002
"The Rosie O'Donnell Show" playing "Herself" 2 April 2002
"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" playing "Herself" 19 March 2001
"Late Night with Conan O'Brien" playing "Herself" 26 January 2000
"The Rosie O'Donnell Show" playing "Herself" 24 September 1999
"The Rosie O'Donnell Show" playing "Herself" 16 September 1998
"Space Ghost Coast to Coast" playing "Herself" in episode: "Elevator" (episode # 1.3) 6 May 1994
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" playing "Ensign Robin Lefler" in episode: "The Game" (episode # 5.6) 26 October 1991
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" playing "Ensign Robin Lefler" in episode: "Darmok" (episode # 5.2) 28 September 1991
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