Lauren Holly is a well-known American actress who has dazzled audiences with her magnificent performances. She was born on October 28, 1963, in Bristol, Pennsylvania, USA, to parents Michael Ann Holly and Grant Holly. Lauren Holly was raised with her two younger brothers in Geneva, New York, and Baltimore, Maryland. Her father was a screenwriter and professor, while her mother was an artist and an educator. Her family was of Catholic faith, and Lauren holds the same religious beliefs.
Lauren Holly attended Geneva High School and went on to study at Sarah Lawrence College. She moved to New York City after college, where she pursued her acting career. Launched into the entertainment industry in the late 1980s, she started her career with several TV commercials before moving on to make her mark on the big screen.
Career
Lauren Holly started her career by appearing in small roles in TV series like “Spencer: For Hire” and “All My Children.” Her breakthrough role was as Julie Cortlandt in “All My Children.” She then landed a leading role in the movie “Band of the Hand” in 1986. Lauren Holly rose to fame with her role as Mary Swanson in the 1994 hit comedy film “Dumb and Dumber” opposite Jim Carrey. She continued to act in several critically acclaimed movies like “Beautiful Girls” (1996), “Turbulence” (1997), “A Smile Like Yours” (1997), and “What Women Want” (2000).
Lauren Holly also appeared in several popular TV series like “Chicago Hope” (1994–1998), where she played the role of Dr. Jeremy Hanlon. She landed the role of Director Jenny Shepard on CBS’s hit series “NCIS,” a role she played from 2005 till 2008.
Personal Life
Lauren Holly was married to Danny Quinn but got divorced in 1993 after a year of marriage. In 1994, she got married to Jim Carrey, but they got divorced in 1997. Lauren Holly got married for the third time to Francis Greco in 2001, but they got divorced in 2014. She has three children, two sons, and a daughter.
Lauren Holly currently resides in Toronto, Canada, where she is actively involved in local charities and theatre productions. Her assets include a house in Toronto and a car. Lauren Holly’s net worth is estimated to be around $14 million in USD. In Nigerian naira, her net worth is estimated to be around ₦5.6 billion, while in Euro, she’s worth €12 million.
Lauren Holly is active on social media and frequently posts updates on Twitter (@LaurenHolly), Facebook (facebook.com/LaurenHolly), and Instagram (@laurenholly1).
Awards and Nominations
Lauren Holly has been nominated for several awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Dr. Jeremy Hanlon in “Chicago Hope.” She was also nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for “NCIS.”
