History of Kim Basinger in Timeline

Kim Basinger is an American actress recognized for her work in film. Her accolades include an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. After starting as a TV starlet, she gained recognition as a Bond girl in 1983 and maintained a successful career over the next two decades. In 2011, she was ranked third in the Los Angeles Times Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful Women In Film".

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1948: Parents' Marriage

Kim Basinger's parents were legally married in 1948.

October 12, 1980: Marriage to Ron Snyder-Britton

On October 12, 1980, Kim Basinger married makeup artist Ron Snyder-Britton, whom she met on the film 'Hard Country'.

1980: Parents' Separation

In 1980, Kim Basinger's parents separated, though they remained legally married.

1984: Golden Globe Nomination for 'The Natural'

In 1984, Kim Basinger received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in 'The Natural'.

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1986: Starred in 'No Mercy' with Richard Gere

Kim Basinger starred in 'No Mercy' with Richard Gere in 1986, which led to an affair that was later written about in her ex-husband's memoir.

1989: Purchase of Land in Braselton, Georgia

In 1989, Kim Basinger bought approximately 1,691 acres in Braselton, Georgia, for $20 million with the intention of establishing a tourist attraction with movie studios and a film festival.

1989: Romantic Relationships During Divorce

In 1989, while her first divorce was in progress, Kim Basinger had romantic relationships with Jon Peters and singer Prince, who also produced her unreleased album 'Hollywood Affair'. She was also briefly involved with fitness trainer Phil Walsh and fashion designer Alexio Gandara.

1989: Divorce from Ron Snyder-Britton

Kim Basinger divorced Ron Snyder-Britton just before Christmas in 1989, after which she paid him $9,000 monthly alimony for eight years.

1990: Meeting Alec Baldwin

In 1990, Kim Basinger met her second husband, Alec Baldwin, while they played lovers in 'The Marrying Man'.

1992: Starred in 'Final Analysis' with Richard Gere

Kim Basinger starred in 'Final Analysis' with Richard Gere in 1992.

August 19, 1993: Marriage to Alec Baldwin

On August 19, 1993, Kim Basinger married Alec Baldwin.

1993: Withdrawal from 'Boxing Helena' and Legal Judgment

In 1993, Kim Basinger pulled out of the film 'Boxing Helena', resulting in the studio winning an $8.9 million judgment against her, which was later settled for $3.8 million after she filed for bankruptcy and appealed the decision.

1993: Estrangement from Family

Starting in the mid-1990s, Kim Basinger was estranged from her mother and all but one of her four siblings; only her father and youngest sister were invited to her second wedding in 1993.

1994: Starred in 'The Getaway' Remake

In 1994, Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin starred in the remake of 'The Getaway'.

1994: National Board of Review Ensemble Award for 'Prêt-à-Porter'

In 1994, Kim Basinger, as part of the cast of 'Prêt-à-Porter', received an ensemble award from the National Board of Review.

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October 23, 1995: Birth of Daughter Ireland

On October 23, 1995, Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin's daughter, Ireland, was born.

1995: Selling Parts of Braselton Land

Due to financial difficulties, Kim Basinger started to sell parts of her Braselton land in 1995.

1997: Awards for 'L.A. Confidential'

In 1997, Kim Basinger won the Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Southeastern Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress in 'L.A. Confidential'.

1998: Appearance on 'The Simpsons'

In 1998, Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin played themselves in an episode of 'The Simpsons'.

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1998: Academy Award Acceptance Speech

In 1998, Kim Basinger only thanked her father and youngest sister in her acceptance speech at the Academy Awards, indicating continued estrangement from other family members at that time.

1998: Publication of 'Longer Than Forever'

In 1998, Ron Britton published a memoir titled 'Longer Than Forever' about his time with Kim Basinger and her affair with Richard Gere.

1998: Interview with Barbara Walters

In a 1998 interview with Barbara Walters, Kim Basinger stated that "nothing good came out of" her investment in Braselton, Georgia, because it caused a rift within her family.

2000: Separation from Alec Baldwin

Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin separated at the end of 2000.

September 3, 2002: Divorce from Alec Baldwin

On September 3, 2002, Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin divorced.

2002: Reported Link with Eminem

After her divorce from Alec Baldwin in 2002, Kim Basinger was reported to be romantically linked with her '8 Mile' co-star Eminem, which the rapper repeatedly denied.

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2002: Continued Estrangement from Mother

As of 2002, Kim Basinger was still estranged from her mother, Ann.

2004: Boston Society of Film Critics Nomination

In 2004, Kim Basinger received a nomination for the Best Actress Award from the Boston Society of Film Critics for her role in 'The Door in the Floor'.

2008: Baldwin's Book on Custody Battle

In 2008, Alec Baldwin chronicled the contentious seven-year custody battle with Kim Basinger in his book, 'A Promise to Ourselves: A Journey Through Fatherhood and Divorce'.

2013: Roles in 'Third Person' and 'Grudge Match'

In 2013, Kim Basinger played the role of wife in two films: the independent drama 'Third Person' with Liam Neeson and Olivia Wilde, and the sports comedy 'Grudge Match' with Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone. A critic noted that she looked stunning and provided the film's sole voice of reason in 'Grudge Match'.

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2014: Relationship with Mitch Stone

In 2014, Kim Basinger began dating Mitch Stone, her hairstylist, and the couple wear matching gold bands and have since moved in together.

2014: Roles in '4 Minute Mile' and 'The 11th Hour'

In 2014, Kim Basinger took on the role of mother in the independent drama '4 Minute Mile' and played a woman seeking a child after a miscarriage in 'The 11th Hour', which was released for VOD.

2015: Reconciliation with Mother

By 2015, Kim Basinger appeared to have reconciled with her mother, Ann, who stated that Kim would be coming home to Georgia for Christmas.

2016: Role in 'The Nice Guys'

In 2016, Kim Basinger played a brief role as a crooked high-ranking official in the United States Department of Justice in the crime comedy 'The Nice Guys'.

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2016: Death of Father

Kim Basinger's parents remained legally married from 1948 until 2016, which was the year of her father's death, despite separating in 1980.

2017: Role in 'Fifty Shades Darker'

In 2017, Kim Basinger played Elena Lincoln in the film adaptation of 'Fifty Shades Darker', the sequel to 'Fifty Shades of Grey'. The film grossed US$381.4 million globally despite negative reviews.

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2018: Acting Credits

As of 2018, after transitioning from modeling to acting in the late 1970s, Kim Basinger has had over fifty credits in film and television productions.

2018: Reprisal of Role in 'Fifty Shades Freed'

Kim Basinger reprised her role as Elena Lincoln in the 2018 sequel, 'Fifty Shades Freed'.

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January 2022: Collaboration on LIT Project 2: Flux

In January 2022, Kim Basinger collaborated with Peter Bogdanovich to create 'LIT Project 2: Flux', a short film made available on the Ethereum blockchain as a non-fungible token.