Kyra Sedgwick

 Kyra Minturn Sedgwick was born in New York City on August 19, 1965. She was the daughter of Patricia (Rosenwald), who is an occupational therapist and family member as well as Henry Dwight Sedgwick IV, the venture capitalist. Her mother was of a high-ranking German Jewish family. Her father was from a prominent Massachusetts English family with a number of distinguished ancestors, including Judge Theodore Sedgwick V and educator Endicott Peabody. Sedgwick also went to private schools. She made her professional acting debut at the age of 16 on the soap opera Another World (1964). Kyra is a graduate of USC and has pursued a career in screen, stage and television. Kyra is an actress since it helps her to be compassionate and help others. Her first big break was Born on the Fourth of July (1989) as "Donna" who was the high school sweetheart of Tom Cruise. Two of her performances lead to Golden Globe nominations: Miss Rose White (1992) and Something to Talk About (1995). Kevin Bacon was her husband. They first met when she was in the lead role in Lemon Sky (1988). They have two children.