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Helen Hunt is an American actress, director and screenwriter. She rose to fame playing Jamie Buchman in the sitcom Mad About You, for which she won four Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. Her film credits include Twister (1996), As Good as It Gets (1997) and The Sessions (2012).
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1963</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Helen Hunt is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On June 15, 1963, Helen Elizabeth Hunt was born in Culver City, California.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1975</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Professional Role</div><div class='timeline-text'>Hunt makes her professional acting debut in the television film The Swiss Family Robinson at the age of 12.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1987</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Breakout Role in Project X</div><div class='timeline-text'>Hunt plays the lead role in the comedy-drama film Project X and receives an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1994</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Starring Role in Mad About You</div><div class='timeline-text'>Hunt stars as Jamie Stemple Buchman alongside Paul Reiser in the NBC sitcom Mad About You.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1997</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Oscar win for As Good As It Gets</div><div class='timeline-text'>Hunt wins an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film As Good As It Gets.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Starring Role in The Sessions</div><div class='timeline-text'>Hunt stars alongside John Hawkes in the independent drama The Sessions.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Starring Role in World On Fire</div><div class='timeline-text'>Hunt stars as a nurse in the British drama series World On Fire on BBC One.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>She's Talented</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Helen Hunt is a talented and versatile actress. She has starred in numerous films and television shows, winning several awards for her performances. She has also received Academy Award nominations for her work.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>She's Inspiring</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Helen Hunt is an inspiring figure. She encourages people to take risks and pursue their dreams, no matter how hard it may seem. She is a great example of someone who was able to break boundaries and achieve success in the entertainment industry.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>She's Kindhearted</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Helen Hunt is a kindhearted person. She is known for her philanthropic work and is often seen taking part in charity events and helping out in her local community. She also works with several animal rescue organizations, helping animals in need find loving homes.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Actress to Win an Oscar and an Emmy in the Same Year</h3><p class='facts-text'>Helen Hunt became the first actress to win an Academy Award for Best Actress and an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in the same year (1997). </p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Daughter of Director Gordon Hunt</h3><p class='facts-text'>Helen Hunt's father, Gordon Hunt, is a well-known director and acting coach who directed episodes of Mad About You, the show that won Hunt her Emmy.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Early Acting Career</h3><p class='facts-text'>Helen Hunt began her career in television at the age of eight when she was cast as a series regular on the 1970s sitcom The Fitzpatricks. </p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Directorial Debut with Then She Found Me</h3><p class='facts-text'>Helen Hunt made her directorial debut in 2007 with the movie Then She Found Me, which she also wrote and starred in.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Known for Her Humanitarian Work</h3><p class='facts-text'>In addition to her work as an actor and director, Helen Hunt is also known for her humanitarian work. She has been an active supporter of UNICEF, AIDS research organizations and environmental causes.</p></div></div>
Helen Hunt is an American movie actress who was born on June 15, 1963 and is currently 60 years old. The multi-award winning star is best known for her role as Jamie Buchman in the hit sitcom Mad About You, which earned her 4 Emmys and 4 Golden Globe Awards.
Helen Hunt has an estimated net worth of $75M. She is an Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning American actress, screenwriter, director, and producer. She has also had successful film roles which have contributed to her wealth, as well as directing and producing both films and television shows. Her affluence is also derived from the numerous brand endorsements and business ventures she has been involved in.
