Jennifer Lynn Connelly is an American actress. She began her career as a child model before making her acting debut in the 1984 crime film
Once Upon a Time in America. After a few more years of modeling, she began to concentrate on acting, starring in a variety of films including the horror film
Phenomena (1985), the musical fantasy film
Labyrinth (1986), the romantic comedy
Career Opportunities (1991), and the period superhero film
The Rocketeer (1991). She received praise for her performance in the science fiction film
Dark City (1998) and playing a drug addict in Darren Aronofsky's drama film
Requiem for a Dream (2000).