Why Laura Dern Is a Powerhouse of Modern Cinema

Laura Dern’s career reflects fearless artistic choice and sustained excellence. Born into a legendary Hollywood family, she forged her own identity through bold collaborations. She became a defining presence in independent cinema while remaining a mainstream box office force.

Laura Dern Bio

Full Name: Laura Elizabeth Dern

Date of Birth: February 10, 1967

Laura Dern Age: 59 years

Age Generation: Generation X

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Nationality: American

Ethnicity: Caucasian with English, Irish, German, and Scottish roots

Resident Off: Los Angeles, California

Married Status: Divorced

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Occupation:

• Actress
• Producer

Ruling Planet: Uranus

Chinese Zodiac: Fire Goat

Religion: Keep her religious beliefs private

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Family

Father Name: Bruce Dern

Mother Name: Diane Ladd

Laura Dern Husband: Ben Harper 2005-2013

Laura Dern Boyfriends:

• Kyle MacLachlan
• Jeff Goldblum
• Baron Davis
• Billy Bob Thornton

Daughter Name: Jaya Harper

Son Name: Ellery Walker Harper

Pets Name: Baby, A white Alaskan Husky

Physical Traits

Laura Dern Height in Feet: 5 feet 10½ inches

Height in Centimeters: 179

Weight in Kilograms: 60

Weight in Pounds: 132

Body Type: Tall and slender

Build: Athletic yet graceful

Body Measurements: 34 – 25 – 33

Bra Size: 34B

Cup Size: B

Distinctive Features:

• Tall frame, expressive eyes, commanding posture

Eye Color: Blue

Hair Color: Blonde

Dress Size: 8

Shoe Size: 9

Tattoos:

• The phrase go long is written on her inner arm, accompanied by a small paper airplane symbol

Education and Acting Training

• Laura Dern attended the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute as a child
• She graduated from high school early at the age of sixteen
• She enrolled briefly at UCLA in the mid 1980s to study psychology and journalism

Laura Dern Movies And TV Shows

Laura Dern Movies

• Blue Velvet 1986
• Jurassic Park 1993
• Rambling Rose 1991
• Wild 2014
• Marriage Story 2019
• Little Women 2019
• Wild at Heart 1990
• Citizen Ruth 1996
• October Sky 1999
• The Tale 2018
• Mask 1985
• Smooth Talk 1985
• I Am Sam 2001
• Star Wars The Last Jedi 2017
• The Founder 2016
• Morning, upcoming
• Monsanto, upcoming

Laura Dern TV Shows and OTT

• Enlightened 2011-2013
• Big Little Lies 2017-2019
• Palm Royale 2024 to present

Major Awards and Recognitions

• Received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Marriage Story in 2020
• Earned a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in Big Little Lies in 2017
• Five Golden Globe Awards for Rambling Rose, Enlightened, Big Little Lies, and Marriage Story
• In 2010, she received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame alongside those of her parents

Laura Dern Favorite Sports Teams

• Rabid fan of the Los Angeles Lakers

Hobbies and Interests

• Transcendental Meditation
• Travelling
• Collecting Vintage Lunchboxes
• Cooking and Baking
• Swimming

Business Ventures

• Co-founded Jaywalker Pictures with producer Jayme Lemons
• She launched a limited-edition Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Flamingo Estate in 2024

Philanthropy or Advocacy Work

• She launched the Beyond the Scars campaign in partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim
• She supports Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action
• She has served as a National Board Advisor for the American Lung Association
• She was honored at the Oceana New York Gala in 2025 for her dedication to marine protection
• She supports Best Friends Animal Society and amfAR for AIDS research

Interesting or Lesser-Known Fun Facts

• She Dern was conceived while her parents filmed The Wild Angels
• Her godmother was actress Shelley Winters
• Received her Hollywood Walk of Fame star on the same day as her parents in 2010
• Auteur David Lynch has called her Tidbit since they first met for Blue Velvet
• She made her high-fashion runway debut in October 2025 at Paris Fashion Week

Controversies

• No major controversies

Laura Dern Net worth