Calista Flockhart

Calista Flockhart's career in the entertainment industry is highlighted by numerous achievements and notable roles. The Golden Globe Award she received in 1998 for her role in "Ally McBeal" underlined her talent in television. Her work on the show also earned her three nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Flockhart's television work extended beyond "Ally McBeal," as she starred as Kitty Walker on the ABC drama series "Brothers & Sisters" from 2006 to 2011, and later appeared as Cat Grant on the superhero drama "Supergirl" between 2015 and 2021. Her performance in "Supergirl" garnered her a nomination for a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television in 2016.

Aside from her successful television career, Flockhart has also made a mark in the film industry. She is recognized for her roles in "The Birdcage" (1996), "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (1999), and "Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her" (2000). Her return to acting after a hiatus following the end of "Brothers & Sisters" saw her landing a role in "Full Circle's" second season as mob boss Ellen. In addition, she made a notable appearance as Lee Radziwill in the second season of the anthology series "Feud," titled "Capote vs. The Swans," in 2024.

However, Flockhart's contributions aren't limited to the screen. She has also made an impact on stage, as evidenced by her role as Martha in Edward Albee's "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles in 2022. Prior to this, she starred in the off-Broadway production of Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues." Her performance in "The Glass Menagerie" even earned her the Theatre World Award in 1995. Furthermore, Flockhart has been an active advocate for women's rights, having traveled to Kenya with Eve Ensler to protest violence against women, particularly female genital mutilation.