Martha Plimpton

Martha Plimpton is an accomplished American actress, singer, and former model, born on November 16, 1970, in New York City. She hails from a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry, with her father, actor Keith Carradine, and her mother, actress Shelley Plimpton, both influencing her early exposure to the arts. Plimpton began her career at age 8, participating in an actors' workshop, and made her film debut in 1981 with a small role in Rollover. She gained prominence with her portrayal of Stef in the 1985 film The Goonies and continued to build her career with roles in The Mosquito Coast (1986), Running on Empty (1988), and Parenthood (1989) .Người Nổi Tiếng+5Tribute+5IMDb+5+2IMDb+2+2+1Lib Quotes+1

In addition to her film work, Plimpton has had a distinguished stage career, earning three consecutive Tony Award nominations for her performances in The Coast of Utopia (2006–2007), Top Girls (2007–2008), and Pal Joey (2008–2009). She also appeared in the Broadway productions of Shining City (2006–2007), Cymbeline (2007), and A Delicate Balance (2014) . On television, Plimpton is known for her roles in The Good Wife (2009–2013), for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award, and as Virginia Chance in the Fox sitcom Raising Hope (2010–2014), earning another Emmy nomination. She also starred in the ABC sitcom The Real O'Neals (2016–2017) .+2+2Architectural Digest+2

Beyond her acting career, Plimpton is an advocate for women's rights and reproductive health. She has been involved with organizations like Planned Parenthood and has spoken publicly about her own experiences with abortion, aiming to reduce stigma and promote understanding . A notable quote from Plimpton is:

"Women have always been at the forefront of progressive movements. Women can be depended on when you need bodies in the streets for women’s rights and human rights." AllGreatQuotes+1QuoteFancy+1

Another insightful statement from her is:

"I want to be true to the character and maintain some consistency and give the audience what they love while at the same time keeping things fresh and grow the character." QuoteFancy+1A-Z Quotes+1