Winona Laura Horowitz, better known as Winona Ryder, was born on October 29, 1971, and has become one of America’s most beloved actresses. She first grabbed attention in the late 1980s with her quirky, offbeat characters, then earned critical acclaim in the 1990s through powerful dramatic roles. Today, she’s wowing fans as the fiercely devoted Joyce Byers on Netflix’s Stranger Things. Her impressive haul includes a Golden Globe win, plus nominations for two Oscars, a BAFTA, and even a Grammy.
Before Fame
She kicked off her career with her film debut in the 1986 movie Lucas, directed by David Seltzer.
Trivia
Ryder snagged a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 1993 period drama The Age of Innocence. She also played Amanda Grayson, Spock’s mom, in the 2009 blockbuster Star Trek.
Family Life
She was engaged to Johnny Depp for three years, splitting in 1993. Since 2011, she’s been happily with Scott Mackinlay Hahn.