History of Patricia Arquette in Timeline
Patricia Arquette is a celebrated American actress, recognized for her extensive work in both film and television. She is the recipient of prestigious accolades including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards, highlighting her significant contributions and achievements in the entertainment industry. Her diverse roles showcase her versatility and talent, solidifying her position as a prominent figure in Hollywood.
1907: The Secret Agent Novel
In 1907, Joseph Conrad's novel The Secret Agent was originally published, which Patricia Arquette later starred in the adaptation in 1996.
1958: Reference to Kim Novak's Vertigo
In 1997, critics compared Patricia Arquette's double role to Kim Novak's role in Vertigo (1958).
April 8, 1968: Patricia Arquette's Birth
On April 8, 1968, Patricia Arquette was born.
1987: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors Debut
In 1987, Patricia Arquette made her feature film debut as Kristen Parker in the fantasy slasher A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.
1987: Starred in Daddy, Pretty Smart, and A Nightmare on Elm Street 3
In 1987, Patricia Arquette's first starring roles included Stacy in the television film Daddy, Zero in Pretty Smart, and Kristen Parker in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.
1988: Declined A Nightmare on Elm Street 4 Sequel
In 1988, Patricia Arquette declined to reprise her role in the sequel, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, in order to pursue other projects.
1988: Played Daughter in Far North
In 1988, Patricia Arquette played the daughter of Tess Harper in the movie Far North.
January 3, 1989: Birth of son with Paul Rossi
On January 3, 1989, Patricia Arquette and musician Paul Rossi welcomed their son.
1990: Acted in Prayer of the Rollerboys
In 1990, Patricia Arquette played the love interest in Prayer of the Rollerboys.
1991: Acted in The Indian Runner
In 1991, Patricia Arquette acted in The Indian Runner, directed by Sean Penn.
1992: Won CableACE Award for Wildflower
In 1992, Patricia Arquette won a CableACE Award for her role in Wildflower.
1993: Starred in True Romance
In 1993, Patricia Arquette received recognition for her role as Alabama Whitman in the film True Romance.
1994: Appeared in Betrayed by Love and Ed Wood
In 1994, Patricia Arquette appeared in the television film Betrayed by Love and the biopic Ed Wood.
1994: Starred in Ed Wood
In 1994, Patricia Arquette starred in the critically acclaimed film Ed Wood.
1994: Original Nightwatch Film
In 1997, Patricia Arquette starred in Nightwatch, a remake of the Danish film Nattevagten (1994).
April 1995: Marriage to Nicolas Cage
In April 1995, Patricia Arquette married actor Nicolas Cage.
1995: Starred in Beyond Rangoon
In 1995, Patricia Arquette starred as Laura Bowman in the movie Beyond Rangoon, which was an official selection at the Cannes Film Festival.
1996: Starred in Three Films
In 1996, Patricia Arquette appeared in the comedy film Flirting with Disaster, the period drama The Secret Agent, and the biographical drama Infinity.
1996: Starred in Flirting with Disaster
In 1996, Patricia Arquette starred in the critically acclaimed film Flirting with Disaster.
1997: Starred in Lost Highway and Nightwatch
In 1997, Patricia Arquette starred in David Lynch's neo-noir psychological thriller Lost Highway and the horror-thriller film Nightwatch.
1997: Starred in Lost Highway
In 1997, Patricia Arquette starred in the critically acclaimed film Lost Highway.
1997: Raising breast cancer awareness
In 1997, after her mother's death from breast cancer, Patricia Arquette began working to raise awareness about the disease.
1998: Performed in Goodbye Lover and The Hi-Lo Country
In 1998, Patricia Arquette performed in two films: Goodbye Lover and The Hi-Lo Country.
1998: Starred in The Hi-Lo Country
In 1998, Patricia Arquette starred in the critically acclaimed film The Hi-Lo Country.
1998: Holes Book
In 2003, Patricia Arquette starred in the movie "Holes" based on the 1998 novel of the same name by Louis Sachar.
1999: Co-starring in Bringing Out the Dead
In 1999, Patricia Arquette co-starred with Nicolas Cage in the movie Bringing Out the Dead.
1999: Starred in Stigmata and Bringing Out the Dead
In 1999, Patricia Arquette starred in the horror film Stigmata and Martin Scorsese's Bringing Out the Dead.
1999: Spokesperson for Lee National Denim Day
In 1999, Patricia Arquette was the spokesperson for Lee National Denim Day, which raises money for breast cancer research and education.
February 2000: Nicolas Cage files for divorce
In February 2000, Nicolas Cage filed for divorce from Patricia Arquette, despite their separation having occurred nine months prior.
2000: Acted in Little Nicky
In 2000, Patricia Arquette acted in the light-hearted comedy Little Nicky, alongside Adam Sandler.
2001: Starred in Human Nature
In 2001, Patricia Arquette starred in the French-American comedy-drama Human Nature, written by Charlie Kaufman and directed by Michel Gondry.
2001: Fast Food Nation Book
In 2006, Patricia Arquette appeared in "Fast Food Nation", which is based on the 2001 non-fiction book of the same name by Eric Schlosser.
2002: Engagement to Thomas Jane
In 2002, Patricia Arquette became engaged to actor Thomas Jane.
2002: Filming of Boyhood began
In 2002, filming began for the coming-of-age film Boyhood, in which Patricia Arquette played a single mother.
February 20, 2003: Birth of daughter with Thomas Jane
On February 20, 2003, Patricia Arquette and Thomas Jane welcomed their daughter.
2003: Portrayed Linda Lovelace and Kissin' Kate Barlow
In 2003, Patricia Arquette portrayed Linda Lovelace in Deeper than Deep and Kissin' Kate Barlow in the Disney-produced Holes.
2003: Starred in Holes
In 2003, Patricia Arquette starred in the critically acclaimed film Holes.
January 2005: Transition to Television with Medium
In January 2005, Patricia Arquette made her transition to television with NBC's Medium.
2005: Starred in Medium and Won Emmy Award
In 2005, Patricia Arquette starred in the television series Medium and won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
June 25, 2006: Marriage to Thomas Jane
On June 25, 2006, Patricia Arquette and Thomas Jane married at the Palazzo Contarini in Venice, Italy.
2006: Appeared in Fast Food Nation
In 2006, Patricia Arquette appeared in Fast Food Nation, directed by Richard Linklater.
2006: Nominated for Golden Globe and SAG Award
In 2006, Patricia Arquette was nominated for a Golden Globe and a SAG Award for her role in Medium.
2007: Nominated for Golden Globe and Emmy Award
In 2007, Patricia Arquette was nominated for a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award for her role in Medium.
2008: Voice Work for A Single Woman
In 2008, Patricia Arquette provided voice work for A Single Woman, which was panned.
January 2009: Filing for divorce from Thomas Jane
In January 2009, Patricia Arquette filed for divorce from Thomas Jane, citing irreconcilable differences.
July 9, 2009: Withdrawal of divorce petition
On July 9, 2009, Patricia Arquette withdrew her divorce petition from Thomas Jane after reconciling.
April 2010: Building shelters in Haiti
In April 2010, Patricia Arquette partnered with welding students to build shelters in Haiti from used shipping containers for people displaced by the earthquake.
August 13, 2010: Decision to proceed with divorce
On August 13, 2010, it was announced that Patricia Arquette and Thomas Jane had decided to proceed with a divorce due to irreconcilable differences.
2010: Formation of GiveLove
Following the Haiti earthquake in 2010, Patricia Arquette and Rosetta Millington-Getty founded GiveLove, a non-profit organization supporting ecological sanitation, community development, and housing construction in Haiti.
2010: Nominated for SAG Award
In 2010, Patricia Arquette was nominated for a SAG Award for her role in Medium.
July 1, 2011: Finalization of divorce from Thomas Jane
On July 1, 2011, Patricia Arquette and Thomas Jane's divorce was finalized, and they agreed to joint custody of their daughter.
2011: Medium Ended
In 2011, the television series Medium, starring Patricia Arquette, concluded.
2012: Return to Film with Girl in Progress
In 2012, Patricia Arquette returned to film with Girl in Progress, directed by Patricia Riggen.
2013: Returned to Television and Filmed Electric Slide
In 2013, Patricia Arquette returned to television, appearing on Boardwalk Empire as Sally Wheet, and also filmed the true crime drama Electric Slide.
July 2014: Boyhood Released
In July 2014, the film Boyhood, which Patricia Arquette worked on for 12 years, was released.
2014: Release of Boyhood
In 2014, Boyhood, filmed over 12 years, was released, receiving universal praise and numerous awards for Arquette's performance as Olivia Evans.
2014: Relationship with Eric White
In 2014, Patricia Arquette was in a relationship with painter Eric White.
2014: Won Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Boyhood
In 2014, Patricia Arquette won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film Boyhood.
2015: Starring in CSI: Cyber
In 2015, Patricia Arquette began starring in the CBS series CSI: Cyber, which focused on FBI agents fighting Internet-based crimes.
May 12, 2016: Cancellation of CSI: Cyber
On May 12, 2016, CBS canceled CSI: Cyber after two seasons, effectively ending the CSI franchise.
2017: Participation in Women's March
In 2017, Patricia Arquette participated in the Women's March against President Donald Trump.
November 18, 2018: Premiere of Escape at Dannemora
On November 18, 2018, the Showtime miniseries Escape at Dannemora, directed by Ben Stiller and starring Arquette as Tilly Mitchell, premiered. Arquette gained weight and altered her appearance for the role, receiving critical acclaim and several awards.
2018: Won Golden Globe for Escape at Dannemora
In 2018, Patricia Arquette won a Golden Globe Award for her role as a prison worker in the miniseries Escape at Dannemora.
2018: Announcement of starring in The Act
In 2018, it was announced that Patricia Arquette would star in the Hulu series The Act.
March 2019: Premiere of The Act
In March 2019, The Act premiered to critical acclaim, and Arquette later received a Primetime Emmy Award for her performance.
2019: Won Golden Globe and Emmy for The Act
In 2019, Patricia Arquette won a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress for her role as Dee Dee Blanchard in the miniseries The Act.
2022: Co-starring in Severance
In 2022, Arquette began co-starring in the Apple TV+ thriller series Severance, directed by Ben Stiller, which has received critical acclaim.
January 2025: Arquette announces being single
In January 2025, Patricia Arquette said that she had been single for almost two years.
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