Patricia Arquette

Patricia Arquette is an actress who first gained recognition for her feature film debut in "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors" in 1987. She has since built an illustrious career with notable roles in films such as "True Romance," "Flirting with Disaster," "Holes," "Fast Food Nation," "The Wannabe," "Toy Story 4," and critically acclaimed films "Ed Wood," and "Boyhood."

Arquette's performance in the coming-of-age drama film "Boyhood," which was filmed over a twelve-year period from 2002 to 2014, has been celebrated with an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, a BAFTA Award, Critics' Choice Award, and Golden Globe Award, among others. Her television portfolio is equally impressive, with her portraying characters in popular series like "Medium," "Boardwalk Empire," "CSI: Cyber," "Escape at Dannemora," and "Severance."

On television, Arquette achieved critical acclaim for her portrayal of Allison DuBois, a character with alleged psychic abilities, in the supernatural drama series "Medium." She won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2005 for this role. Arquette also delivered award-winning performances in the Showtime miniseries "Escape at Dannemora," winning a Golden Globe Award, and the Hulu anthology series "The Act," for which she won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie.

Besides her acting prowess, Arquette co-founded the non-profit organization GiveLove, which is involved with projects that treat and compost waste, improve public health, and create job opportunities focused on recycling in Haiti, a place she frequently visits to oversee the organization's work. She is also an advocate for gender equality, equal pay, and LGBTQ+ rights, often using her platform at award ceremonies to bring attention to these issues.