Robin Virginia Wright was born in Dallas, Texas, but grew up in San
Diego, California. She started her professional career as a model,
both in Paris and Japan. After finishing the high-scool she decided
to become an actress. She got a role in daytime series _"Santa
Barbara" (1984)_ (qv), for which she was nominated three times for
an Emmy. Meanwhile, Wright starred in blockbuster hit _Princess
Bride, The (1987)_ (qv), in the title role. Thanks to the success,
she got the starring role in _Denial (1991)_ (qv) (aka "Loon"),
alongside 'Jason Patric' (qv), who she fell in love with. In 1990
she was in _State of Grace (1990)_ (qv), where she met actor 'Sean
Penn' (qv), by whom she had a daughter, Dylan Frances, and a son,
Hopper Jack. In 1991 she was offered the role of Maid Marian in
_Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)_ (qv), with 'Kevin Costner'
(qv). But, on becoming pregnant she backed out. Robin was back to
Hollywood with one the best roles of her career: she played Tara in
_Playboys, The (1992)_ (qv). She was extremely stunning and
brilliant. Then she acted in _Toys (1992)_ (qv) with 'Robin
Williams' (qv) and she gave a funny performance. In 1994 Wright was
in top grossing _Forrest Gump (1994)_ (qv), with 'Tom Hanks' (qv)
and 'Sally Field' (qv). For her performance as Jenny, she got a
nomination for a Golden Globe Award. She got a small role in
_Crossing Guard, The (1995)_ (qv), alongside 'Jack Nicholson' (qv)
and 'Anjelica Huston' (qv). After turning down 14 projects, she
played the title role of MGM/UA upcoming _Moll Flanders (1996)_
(qv), directed by 'Pen Densham' (qv). Her co-stars are 'Morgan
Freeman' (qv) and 'Stockard Channing' (qv). She just started to
star in 'Erin Dignam' (qv)'s _Loved (1997)_ (qv), with 'William
Hurt' (qv). Beautiful and talented, she has been compared to
'Jessica Lange' (qv).
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