who was diane ladd

Diane Ladd was a celebrated American actress with a six-decade career spanning film, television, and stage. She earned three Academy Award nominations for her roles in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974), Wild at Heart (1990), and Rambling Rose (1991). She is also the mother of actress Laura Dern, making them the first mother-daughter duo nominated for Academy Awards for performances in the same film (Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore). Ladd appeared in notable projects across genres, including Chinatown, Primary Colors, and Rambling Rose, and she received widespread recognition for her fiery, distinctive Southern character work as well as her dramatic versatility. She passed away at age 89 in Ojai, California, with her daughter Laura Dern publicly honoring her legacy.