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In what city was Annette born?

Topeka. Annette was born May 29, 1958 in Topeka, Kansas, but was raised in Wichita up to the age of seven.

Annette is one of four children born to Grant and Shirley Bening. In relation to her siblings, which child was she?

Youngest. Annette has one sister Jane and two brothers, Brad and Byron and she is the youngest.

In 1987, Annette received a Tony nomination for which Broadway production?

Coastal Disturbances. She first starred in “Coastal Disturbances” Off-Broadway in 1986 and after it moved to Broadway IN 1987 she received a Tony nomination.

Which of the following motion pictures was Annette Bening’s first big screen debut?

The Great Outdoors. She made her debut as Dan Akroyd’s wife in “The Great Outdoors” (1988).

For which role did Annette receive her first Academy award nomination?

Myra Langtry in "The Grifters" (1990). She received the Best Supporting Actress nomination for 1990's "The Grifters".

In what major 1992 motion picture was Annette due to star, but unable to because she became pregnant with her first child?

Batman Returns. When introducing Annette Bening at the 63rd Academy Awards, host Billy Crystal said “She’ll soon be appearing as none other than Catwoman in "Batman Returns".” However, Annette became pregnant and the part went to Michelle Pfeiffer.

In which of the following movies did Annette NOT portray a real estate agent?

Post Cards from the Edge. In “Postcards from the Edge” she played a ditsy, wanna-be actress.

In 1999, Annette was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for "American Beauty" but lost out to Hilary Swank for "Boys Don't Cry". Which of the following actresses was NOT one of the other three also nominated for Best Actress in 1999.

Angelina Jolie for "Girl Interrupted". Angelina Jolie was nominated and won for Best Supporting Actress in 1999.

In which of the following television series did Annette NOT make a guest appearance?

Sex and the City. Annette appeared in episodes of “Miami Vice” and “Wiseguy” in 1987, and in “The Sopranos” in 1999.

Probably Annette’s biggest coup was snaring one of Hollywood’s most eligible bachelors, Warren Beatty. What year were they married?

1992. They were married March 12,1992.