"Siskel ranked the film No.9 on his 10 Best films of 1998 (the final ""best of"" list he did before passing away). The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists: There's Something About Mary There's Something About Mary is a 1998 American romantic comedy film directed by Bobby and Peter Farrelly. It stars Cameron Diaz as the titular character with Matt Dillon, Ben Stiller, Lee Evans and Chris Elliott all playing men who are in love with Mary and vying for her affections. The film was placed 27th in the American Film Institute's ""100 Years, 100 Laughs:"
"written-for and offered to NFL quarterback Steve Young, but he turned the role down due to the film's coarse nature and was replaced with Favre. ""There's Something About Mary"" was 1998's third highest-grossing film in North America as well as the fourth highest-grossing film of the year globally. The film made $369 million worldwide on a budget of $23 million, with $176 million coming from the U.S. and Canada. It was released in the United Kingdom on September 25, 1998, and topped the country's box office for the next two weekends. The film received positive reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes"
"Cameron Diaz filmography Cameron Diaz is a retired American actress who has appeared in over 40 films over her career, which spans over two decades. Originally a model, Diaz made her film debut in the comedy ""The Mask"" (1994). After supporting roles in several independent films and comedies, such as ""My Best Friend's Wedding"" (1997), she has the starring role of Mary in the hit comedy ""There's Something About Mary"" (1998), which earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy or Musical. She was subsequently cast in Spike Jonze's surrealist fantasy film ""Being John"
"was the highest-grossing comedy of 1998 in North America as well as the fourth-highest-grossing film of the year; it made US$176 million in the United States and US$369 million worldwide. She was nominated for a Golden Globe Award in the category of Best Actress – Musical or Comedy. Diaz also starred in the critically panned comedy ""Very Bad Things"" (1998). After appearing in ""There's Something About Mary"", Diaz briefly dated her co-star Matt Dillon. The following year, she began a four-year relationship with actor Jared Leto, which ended in 2003. She starred in Spike Jonze's directorial debut ""Being John Malkovich"""
"One True Thing One True Thing is a 1998 American drama film directed by Carl Franklin. It tells the story of a woman who is forced to put her life on hold in order to care for her mother who is dying of cancer. It was adapted by Karen Croner from the novel by Anna Quindlen. The novel and film are based on Anna Quindlen's real life struggle with the death of her mother, Prudence Pantano Quindlen, from ovarian cancer in 1972. The film stars Meryl Streep, Renée Zellweger, William Hurt and Tom Everett Scott. Bette Midler sings the lead"
"overtanned neighbor Magda in the 1998 hit ""There's Something About Mary"". The Farrellys said, 'We want her to look like an old leather bag,' "" recalled Shaye. ""It was four hours every time they put on the makeup."" The film was a sleeper hit, and was the highest-grossing comedy of 1998 in North America as well as the fourth-highest-grossing film of the year. For her performance, Shaye was nominated for a Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Supporting Actress – Comedy. She followed this with 1999's ""Detroit Rock City"" as an uptight mother waging a personal war against the band Kiss."
"her first of all people. The tradition influenced Ignatius of Loyola's ""Spiritual Exercises"" among others. The film closes with Mary suggesting the disciples should start preaching about her son. It stars Swedish actresses Pernilla August and Melinda Kinnaman as Mary, English actor David Threlfall as Joseph and British actor Christian Bale as Jesus. The film was produced by American Eunice Kennedy Shriver and aired on NBC. The film currently holds a 48% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Mary, Mother of Jesus (film) Mary, Mother of Jesus is a 1999 American made-for-television biblical drama film that retells the story of Jesus"
"Mary-Margaret Humes Mary-Margaret Humes (born April 4, 1954) is an American actress best known in recent years for playing Gail Leery, the title character's mother on the WB television drama ""Dawson's Creek"" from 1998 to 2003. Humes was born at Mercy Hospital in Watertown, New York. She attended Watertown High School ('72) and competed as Miss Thousand Islands in the 1974 Miss New York State contest. She won the Miss Florida USA pageant and was third runner up in the 1975 Miss USA pageant behind eventual winner and fellow actress Summer Bartholomew of California. Her best known movie role is"
"over the Pacific Ocean. Titles in the public domain.* See cites for copyright renewal dates. Leading lady roles** Titles in the public domain.* See cites for copyright renewal dates. Leading lady roles** Kristine Miller Kristine Miller (June 13, 1925 – 2015) was an American film actress, best-remembered for her appearances in film noir and Westerns. A discovery of Paramount producer Hal Wallis, she appeared in ""I Walk Alone"" (1948) with Lizabeth Scott and Burt Lancaster, ""Jungle Patrol"" (1948), ""Too Late for Tears"" (1949), ""Shadow on the Wall"" (1950), and the TV series ""Stories of the Century"" (1954–55). She was born"
"third season until the show's end. She played Georgie Anne Lahti Hartman on the comedy series ""Hearts Afire"", co-starring John Ritter. Post has also had regularly recurring guest star roles on ""The District"" and on ""Scrubs"" as the mother of Dr. Elliot Reid. Film credits include ""There's Something About Mary"" (1998), in which she played the mother of Cameron Diaz's character. She played a call girl and dominatrix in the 1988 TV movie ""Tricks of the Trade"" opposite Cindy Williams, and a singer in ""Glitz"" with Jimmy Smits, based on a novel by Elmore Leonard. She also had a starring"
"rape and brings it to the police. It is soon discovered that there are sperm samples on the dress. On the night of a big football game, Clay is arrested and Mary is able to stay in college. Silencing Mary Silencing Mary, also released as Campus Justice, is a 1998 television film directed by Craig R. Baxley. The film was made to warn people about rape and popular teen actress Melissa Joan Hart was cast in the lead to draw a young audience. Mary Stuartson is a college student who works as a reporter for the college newspaper. She is"
"Mary McCormack Mary Catherine McCormack (born February 8, 1969) is an American actress. She has had leading roles as Justine Appleton in the series ""Murder One"" (1995–97), as Deputy National Security Adviser Kate Harper in ""The West Wing"" (2004–06), as Mary Shannon in ""In Plain Sight"" (2008–12), and as Casey in the British comedy/drama series ""Loaded"" (spring 2017). Her film roles include ""Private Parts"" (1997), ""Deep Impact"" (1998), ""True Crime"" (1999), ""K-PAX"" (2001), """" (2003) and ""1408"" (2007). McCormack was born in Plainfield, New Jersey. She is the daughter of clinical therapist Norah and car dealership and ice cream parlor"
"Jennifer Milmore Jennifer Milmore (born October 1, 1969 in Rumson, New Jersey) is an American actress best known for her role as ""Carrie"" on the NBC sitcom ""Jesse"" which ran from 1998 to 2000. Milmore appeared in the feature film ""To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar"" (1995). She also played the part of ""Paige"" in the 2000 film ""North Beach"". In addition to her stint on ""Jesse"", Milmore has played roles in several other American network television series, including the role of ""Lauren"" in two episodes of ""Friends"" (1997). The same year, she played the role of a"
"Something to Believe In (film) Something to Believe In is a 1998 film directed by John Hough and starring William McNamara, Tom Conti, and Maria Pitillo. From The New York Times - ""Lew Grade is the executive producer of this British-German co-production, a romantic drama that gets underway in Las Vegas with several casino cameos (Robert Wagner, Roddy McDowall, Jill St. John, William Hootkins). Lymphoma leaves Vegas croupier Maggie (Maria Pitillo) only a few weeks to live, so she sets out to visit a weeping Madonna statue in Italy where she meets American pianist Mike (William McNamara) while hitchhiking to"
"Silencing Mary Silencing Mary, also released as Campus Justice, is a 1998 television film directed by Craig R. Baxley. The film was made to warn people about rape and popular teen actress Melissa Joan Hart was cast in the lead to draw a young audience. Mary Stuartson is a college student who works as a reporter for the college newspaper. She is involved with a case, regarding possibly a few football players having hacked the computer of a professor to steal an upcoming test. Her best friend Holly is involved with one of the hackers, Billy, and one night at"
"of ""Tara Matthews"" in the 1999 film ""Primal Force"". Roxana Zal Roxana Zal (born November 8, 1969, Malibu, California) is an American actress. Zal was born and raised in Malibu, California, the daughter of Maureen and Hossein Zal, an Iranian-born Los Angeles investor. Her first acting role was a guest spot on ""Hart to Hart"" at age 12. She has had several other guest roles since then, the most recent being in the show ""NCIS"". She won a Primetime Emmy Award for her role in the 1984 TV movie ""Something About Amelia"". She co-produced and starred in the 1998 independent"
"Chiara Zanni Chiara Zanni (; born July 19, 1978) is a Canadian actress, comedian, singer and voice actress. As an actress, Zanni is known for playing, Amy Ryan, the titular character in the 2007 television series ""About a Girl"" for The N, as well as for her previous role as Maggie Buckman on CBC's adult drama ""Edgemont"" (2001–05) As a voice actress, Zanni is known for performances, such as """" as Hahli, playing the title role in ""Hamtaro"" and ""Stellaluna"", Jubilee in """", Bon Bon in ""My Little Pony Tales"" and Nori, the mermaid in """". She has also worked"
"Mare Winningham Mary Megan ""Mare"" Winningham (; born May 16, 1959) is an American actress and singer-songwriter. An eight-time Emmy Award nominee, she won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for ""Amber Waves"" in 1980 and ""George Wallace"" in 1998. She was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 1995 film ""Georgia"". Winningham's other film and TV roles include ""St. Elmo's Fire"" (1985), ""Miracle Mile"" (1988), ""Turner & Hooch"" (1989), ""The War"" (1994), ""Dandelion"" (2004), ""Swing Vote"" (2008), ""Brothers"" (2009), ""Mildred Pierce"" (2011), ""Hatfields & McCoys"" (2012) and four seasons of ""American Horror"
"Diego, California, Diaz was raised in Long Beach. While still in high school, she signed a modeling contract with Elite Model Management. She made her film debut at age 21 opposite Jim Carrey in the comedy ""The Mask"" (1994). She was subsequently cast in a supporting role in ""My Best Friend's Wedding"" (1996) before appearing as the titular Mary in the Farrelly brothers' hit comedy ""There's Something About Mary"" (1998), which brought her increased notoriety and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical. Her following two projectsthe sports drama ""Any Given Sunday"", and Spike Jonze's"
"Angela Bettis Angela Marie Bettis (born January 9, 1973) is an American film and stage actress, film producer, and director best known for her lead roles in the 2002 TV adaptation of the Stephen King novel ""Carrie"", the title character in ""May"" (2002), and in ""Girl, Interrupted"" as an anorexic psychiatric patient Janet Webber. In addition to her work in film, Bettis also starred in two Broadway productions: ""The Father"" in 1996 with Frank Langella, and as Abigail Williams in a 2002 revival of Arthur Miller's ""The Crucible"" alongside Liam Neeson and Laura Linney. Bettis was born in Austin, Travis"
"Female Actor in a Leading Role. Maria Bennett (Naomi Watts), her husband Henry Bennett (Ewan McGregor), and their three sons Lucas (Tom Holland), Thomas (Samuel Joslin), and Simon (Oaklee Pendergast) go on a Christmas holiday in 2004 to Khao Lak, Thailand. Arriving on Christmas Eve, they settle in and begin to enjoy the brand new Orchid Beach Resort. Two days later on Boxing Day, the massive 2004 tsunami inundates the area. Maria and Lucas eventually emerge from the swirling water and find one another, with Maria having sustained serious injuries to her leg and chest. They help a young boy,"
"roles include performances in ""Much Ado About Nothing"" (1993), ""Deadly Advice"" (1993), ""Sense and Sensibility"" (1995) ""Twelfth Night"" (1996), ""Chicken Run"" (2000), ""Another Life"" (2001), ""Bright Young Things"" (2003), ""Nanny McPhee"" (2005), ""Freedom Writers"" (2007) and ""How About You"" (2007). Staunton shared a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Performance by a Cast in 1998 for ""Shakespeare in Love."" In 2004, she received the Best Actress honours at the European Film Awards, the BAFTAs, and the Venice Film Festival for her performance of the title role in Mike Leigh's ""Vera Drake"", which also won Best Picture. For the same role,"
"the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the title role. She starred in ""The Sound of Music"" (1965), playing Maria von Trapp, and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. Between 1964 and 1986, she starred in ""The Americanization of Emily"" (1964), ""Hawaii"" (1966), ""Torn Curtain"" (1966), ""Thoroughly Modern Millie"" (1967), ""Star!"" (1968), ""The Tamarind Seed"" (1974), ""10"" (1979), ""Victor/Victoria"" (1982), ""That's Life!"" (1986), and ""Duet for One"" (1986). In 2000, Andrews was made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II for services to the performing arts. In 2002, she was"
"and drama to tell a story of two adult survivors of child abuse who became the people that their abusive mother said they would be. It is also the story of how they overcame the power of God with a shocking twist at the end. Mary (Shirley Marie Graham), the lead character, married and had two children before she had the opportunity to become an adult herself. Emotionally and spiritually irresponsible, she sought the succor of drugs to alleviate the pressure of rearing her children. This drug abuse manifests itself in verbal, emotional and physical abuse toward her children. She"
"Mary (2005 film) Mary is a 2005 drama thriller film, written and directed by American director Abel Ferrara. The film stars Juliette Binoche, Forest Whitaker, Marion Cotillard, Matthew Modine and Heather Graham. The film premiered at the 2005 Venice Film Festival where it won the Special Jury Prize as well as 3 smaller awards. The film also played at the 2005 Toronto International Film Festival, Deauville Film Festival and San Sebastián International Film Festival. Following the shooting of a film on the life of Jesus called ""This Is My Blood"", Marie Palesi (Juliette Binoche), the actress who plays Mary Magdalene"
"the 2008 Queen's Birthday Honours. Janet McTeer Janet McTeer (born 5 August 1961) is an English actress. In 1997, she won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play, the Olivier Award for Best Actress, and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play for her role as Nora in ""A Doll's House"" (1996–97). She also won a Golden Globe Award and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Mary Jo Walker in the 1999 film ""Tumbleweeds"", and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role"
"perform in the film ""Mortal Kombat"", but had to resign after breaking her hand while training for the role. Besides a starring part in the little-seen ""A Life Less Ordinary"", Diaz returned to mainstream in 1997 with the romantic comedy ""My Best Friend's Wedding"". In it, she starred opposite Julia Roberts, playing the wealthy fiancée of a sportswriter who is the long-time friend of Roberts' character. The film was a global box-office hit and is considered as one of the best romantic comedy films of all time. In 1998, Diaz starred in ""There's Something About Mary"", as the titular role"
"were briefly separated when her husband was photographed kissing singer/actress Katharine McPhee. McCormack is the godmother of ""In Plain Sight"" co-star Fred Weller's daughter. Mary McCormack Mary Catherine McCormack (born February 8, 1969) is an American actress. She has had leading roles as Justine Appleton in the series ""Murder One"" (1995–97), as Deputy National Security Adviser Kate Harper in ""The West Wing"" (2004–06), as Mary Shannon in ""In Plain Sight"" (2008–12), and as Casey in the British comedy/drama series ""Loaded"" (spring 2017). Her film roles include ""Private Parts"" (1997), ""Deep Impact"" (1998), ""True Crime"" (1999), ""K-PAX"" (2001), """" (2003) and"
"received a 1973 Tony Award nomination (Best Actress in a Play) for her performance as Beatrice in ""Much Ado About Nothing"", set at the end of the Spanish–American War (1898), for the New York Shakespeare Festival. The production transferred from the open-air Delacorte Theater in Central Park to Broadway and was preserved for television. She played other roles for the Festival, including Titania in ""A Midsummer Night's Dream"". In 2002, she received the Lucille Lortel Award (Featured Actress) for her work in the play ""Franny's Way"" Off-Broadway. Kathleen Widdoes Kathleen Effie Widdoes (born March 21, 1939) is an American actress."
"in 1999 and 2003 respectively. Quindlen participates in LearnedLeague under the name ""QuindlenA"". In 1994, her semi-autobiographical novel was published, titled ""One True Thing"". The book focuses on the relationship between a young woman and her mother who is dying from cancer. In real life, Quindlen's mother, Prudence Quindlen, died in 1972 while in her 40s from ovarian cancer. At the time Quindlen was a college student, but would come home to take care of her mother. In 1998, a film of the same name was released. The movie starred Meryl Streep and Renée Zellweger as ""Kate and Ellen Gulden"","
"get along one last time. Hour Three is about adultery. The film received positive reviews from critics. A Girl Thing A Girl Thing is a 2001 TV movie directed by Lee Rose. The movie stars an ensemble all-female cast including Kate Capshaw, Stockard Channing, Rebecca De Mornay, Mia Farrow, Linda Hamilton and Irma P. Hall. It aired on January 20, 2001 in the United States. The movie revolves around a New York city street, a coffee house and a psychiatrist office. Dr. Beth Noonan (Stockard Channing) is the therapist to one star per hour. Hour one deals with a woman"
"protagonist in the 1992 film ""Sleepwalkers"", citing irreconcilable differences. Cindy Pickett Cindy Pickett (born April 18, 1947) is an American actress. She is known for her 1970s role as Jackie Marler-Spaulding on the CBS soap ""Guiding Light""; her role as Dr. Carol Novino on the television drama ""St. Elsewhere"" in the 1980s; for her performance as the real-life Kay Stayner, the mother of a boy who was kidnapped for several years, in the dramatic TV movie ""I Know My First Name Is Steven""; and for her cinematic roles and performances as Valerie St. John in Roger Vadim's little-known 1980 erotic"
"Money"" (1997); ""VIP"" in the episode ""48 Hours"" (2002); ""Greg the Bunny"" as a series regular (2002); and on the puppet television comedy ""Crank Yankers"" as the voice of Hadassah Guberman (2003, 2007). She had small parts in the films ""There's Something About Mary"", ""Say It Isn't So"", ""School of Rock"", ""The Way of the Gun"", ""Overnight Delivery"", ""Screwed"", ""Heartbreakers"", ""Evolution"", ""School for Scoundrels,"" and ""Rent,"" playing a mixture of comic and serious roles. In 2005, Silverman released a concert film, """", based on her one-woman show of the same name. Liam Lynch directed the film, which was distributed by"