Claire Catherine Danes, an acclaimed American actress, has achieved significant recognition in both film and television. Her career began in her teens, and she has since garnered numerous awards, including three Primetime Emmys and four Golden Globes. Her influence and prominence led to her inclusion in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2012. Danes continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
April 12, 1979: Birth of Claire Danes
Claire Catherine Danes was born on April 12, 1979.
March 1993: My So-Called Life Pilot
The pilot episode of "My So-Called Life", starring Claire Danes, was shot in March 1993.
1993: Early Acting Roles
In 1993, Claire Danes worked on the sitcom pilot "Dudley" and guest-starred on "Law & Order" and "Lifestories: Families in Crisis".
1994: Little Women
Claire Danes played Beth March in the film adaptation of "Little Women" in 1994.
1994: Move to California
In 1994, Claire Danes moved to California for her role in "My So-Called Life".
1994: My So-Called Life and Film Debut
In 1994, Claire Danes gained recognition for her role in "My So-Called Life" and made her film debut in "Little Women".
1995: Home for the Holidays and My So-Called Life Cancellation
Claire Danes appeared in "Home for the Holidays" and "My So-Called Life" was canceled in 1995.
1995: Appearance in Soul Asylum's Music Video
In 1995, Claire Danes appeared in Soul Asylum's music video for the song "Just Like Anyone".
1995: "Just Like Anyone" Music Video
In 1995, Claire Danes starred in the Soul Asylum music video for "Just Like Anyone".
1996: I Love You, I Love You Not and To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday
Claire Danes appeared in "I Love You, I Love You Not" and "To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday" in 1996.
1996: Romeo + Juliet
Claire Danes starred in "Romeo + Juliet" in 1996.
1996: Romeo + Juliet and Titanic
In 1996, Claire Danes starred in "Romeo + Juliet" and reportedly turned down the lead role in "Titanic".
1997: Introduction to "Death: The Time of Your Life"
In 1997, Claire Danes wrote the introduction to Neil Gaiman's "Death: The Time of Your Life".
1997: The Rainmaker
In 1997, Claire Danes appeared in "The Rainmaker".
1997: Graduation from Lycée Français
Claire Danes graduated from the Lycée Français de Los Angeles in 1997.
1997: The Rainmaker and U Turn
Claire Danes appeared in "The Rainmaker" and "U Turn" in 1997.
1997: Relationship with Ben Lee Begins
Claire Danes and singer Ben Lee began dating in 1997 after meeting at her eighteenth birthday party.
1998: Declared Persona Non Grata by the Philippines
In 1998, Claire Danes was declared persona non grata by Filipino officials after making negative comments about Manila. Despite later apologizing, the ban remained in place.
1998: Les Misérables and Polish Wedding
Claire Danes appeared in "Les Misérables" and "Polish Wedding" in 1998.
1998: Yale University
Claire Danes began studying at Yale University in 1998.
1999: Brokedown Palace and Princess Mononoke
Claire Danes starred in "Brokedown Palace" and voiced a character in "Princess Mononoke" in 1999.
1999: Princess Mononoke, The Mod Squad, and Brokedown Palace
In 1999, Claire Danes lent her voice to the English version of "Princess Mononoke" and starred in "The Mod Squad" and "Brokedown Palace".
April 2000: The Vagina Monologues and Our Town
In April 2000, Claire Danes appeared in "The Vagina Monologues" Off-Broadway and a staged reading of "Our Town".
2000: The Vagina Monologues
Claire Danes appeared in an Off-Broadway production of "The Vagina Monologues" in 2000.
2002: The Hours
Claire Danes appeared in "The Hours" in 2002.
2002: Igby Goes Down and The Hours
Claire Danes returned to film in 2002, starring in "Igby Goes Down" and "The Hours".
2003: Relationship with Billy Crudup Begins
Claire Danes and Billy Crudup began dating in 2003 after working together on the film "Stage Beauty". This relationship garnered media attention due to Crudup's separation from a pregnant Mary-Louise Parker.
2003: Relationship with Ben Lee Ends
In 2003, Claire Danes and Ben Lee ended their six-year relationship.
2003: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
In 2003, Claire Danes starred in "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines".
2004: Stage Beauty
Claire Danes starred in "Stage Beauty" in 2004.
September 2005: Performance in "Christina Olson: American Model"
In September 2005, Claire Danes returned to New York's Performance Space 122 to perform in Tamar Rogoff's solo dance piece "Christina Olson: American Model", portraying the subject of Andrew Wyeth's famous painting, Christina's World.
2005: Shopgirl and The Family Stone
Claire Danes starred in "Shopgirl" and "The Family Stone" in 2005.
2005: Shopgirl and The Family Stone
Claire Danes starred in "Shopgirl" and "The Family Stone" in 2005.
2006: Meets Hugh Dancy
Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy met on the set of the film "Evening" in 2006.
2006: Relationship with Billy Crudup Ends
In 2006, Claire Danes and Billy Crudup ended their relationship.
January 2007: Performance in "Edith and Jenny" and Broadway Debut in "Pygmalion"
In January 2007, Claire Danes performed in "Edith and Jenny" at Performance Space 122. Later that year, she made her Broadway debut as Eliza Doolittle in the revival of George Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion".
2007: Stardust, Evening, and Pygmalion
In 2007, Claire Danes appeared in "Stardust" and "Evening", and made her Broadway debut in "Pygmalion".
2007: Stardust, Evening, and The Flock
In 2007, Claire Danes appeared in "Stardust", "Evening", and "The Flock".
2008: Me and Orson Welles
Claire Danes appeared in "Me and Orson Welles" in 2008.
February 2009: Engagement to Hugh Dancy
Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy announced their engagement in February 2009.
2010: Temple Grandin
Claire Danes starred in "Temple Grandin" in 2010.
2010: Temple Grandin Awards
In 2010, Claire Danes won an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a SAG Award for her performance in "Temple Grandin".
2011: Homeland Premieres
"Homeland", starring Claire Danes, premiered in 2011.
2011: Homeland Begins
Claire Danes began starring in "Homeland" in 2011.
January 2012: Hasty Pudding Theatricals Woman of the Year
In January 2012, Claire Danes was named Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals Woman of the Year.
2012: Release of "The Handmaid's Tale" Audiobook
In 2012, Claire Danes's audiobook recording of Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale" was released on Audible.com.
2012: Time 100
In 2012, Claire Danes was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.
2012: Time 100 and Homeland Awards
In 2012, Claire Danes was named one of Time's 100 most influential people and won Emmy and Golden Globe awards for "Homeland".
2012: First Child Born
Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy welcomed their first child, a son, in 2012.
2013: Nobel Peace Prize Concert Host
In 2013, Claire Danes hosted the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo.
2013: Audie Award for "The Handmaid's Tale"
In 2013, Claire Danes won an Audie Award for her narration of "The Handmaid's Tale".
2015: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In 2015, Claire Danes received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2015: Danes Reflects on Relationship with Crudup
In 2015, Claire Danes reflected on her past relationship with Billy Crudup, acknowledging the difficulties and consequences.
March 2016: Performance in "Dry Powder"
In March 2016, Claire Danes performed in Sarah Burgess's play "Dry Powder" at The Public Theater, alongside John Krasinski, Hank Azaria, and Sanjit De Silva.
2016: The Essex Serpent Novel
The novel "The Essex Serpent" was published in 2016.
2018: Second Child Born
Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy welcomed their second child, a son, in 2018.
2020: Homeland Ends
"Homeland" concluded in 2020.
2020: Homeland Concludes
In 2020, "Homeland", starring Claire Danes, concluded.
2022: Fleishman Is in Trouble
Claire Danes starred in "Fleishman Is in Trouble" in 2022.
2022: The Essex Serpent
Claire Danes was cast in "The Essex Serpent" in 2022.
2023: Third Child Born
Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy welcomed their third child, a daughter, in 2023.