Aunt of actress Sachi Parker.

Shortly after Bugsy (1991) wrapped up production, Annette learned she was pregnant with hers and Warren's daughter, Kathlyn.

Was three times a real estate agent: in Regarding Henry (1991), American Beauty (1999) and What Planet Are You From? (2000).

In California, Annette finished high school in three years at Patrick Henry High in San Diego and studied theater for two years at Mesa College in San Diego. She subsequently attended the San Francisco State University and was certified with a drama degree.

Hired to play the romantic lead in the sitcom "Just in Time" (1988). After the first table read, the producers fired her saying they "wanted to move the character in a new direction". She was replaced by Patricia Kalember.

Was the subject of an urban legend claiming that she had been the model for the Columbia Pictures logo. This rumor was untrue but so widespread that Bening, herself, told Roger Ebert that she believed it to be true.

Publicly criticized Hillary Rodham Clinton's 2000 bid for a seat in the Senate representing New York as the work of an opportunist.

During an early part of her career in New York, she auditioned for a part on the soap opera "Loving" (1983). A screen-test was offered, and after thinking about it, she declined to pursue the matter.

Listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1990" in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 42. [1990]

She said that her idols are Helen Mirren, Frances McDormand, Liv Ullmann, and Ingrid Bergman.

Was nominated for Broadway's a 1987 Tony Award as Best Actress (Featured Role - Play) for "Coastal Disturbances."

At the The 63rd Annual Academy Awards (1991) (TV), host Billy Crystal introduced Bening by saying, "She'll soon be appearing as none other than Catwoman in Batman Returns (1992)", a part that the studio gave to Michelle Pfeiffer when Bening became pregnant.

Studied at San Diego Mesa College, and completed her drama degree at San Francisco State University. Studied at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater and joined its acting company.

Formerly a board member of the small L.A. theater company "The Actors' Gang."

Sister-in-law of actress/producer/director/writer Shirley MacLaine.

High School: Patrick Henry High, San Diego, CA. Parents Live in San Diego. Two brothers, Brad and Byron Bening, and one sister. She is the youngest.

Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame [November 10, 2006].

Was the first choice to play the role of Carolyn Burnham in American Beauty (1999).

She was a drama student at Patrick Henry High School.

Once spent a year on a charter boat, working as a cook.

Her first husband was American Conservatory Theatre (ACT) director Steven White. They married in 1984, separated in 1986 and divorced in 1991.

Children with Warren Beatty: Kathlyn (1992), Benjamin (1994), Isabel (1997), Ella Corinne (8 April 2000).

She was originally slated to play Tess Coleman in Freaky Friday (2003). She backed out shortly before filming and was replaced by Jamie Lee Curtis.

Has appeared in three different Mike Nichols films. They are Postcards from the Edge (1990), Regarding Henry (1991) and What Planet Are You From? (2000).

Nominated for a Tony for "Coastal Disturbances" in 1987.

Measurements: 34-25-35 1/2 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine).

Twice lost to Hilary Swank for the Best Actress Oscar, once for 1999 and again for 2004.

Appeared on "The Sopranos" (1999) as herself and was married to actor John Heard in the episode.