Sissy Spacek

Sissy Spacek rose to fame when she did the movie Carrie in 1976 by Brian De Palma. With her time in the business, the 69-year-old star has won a lot of awards, like an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and two Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, among others. She also earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Aside from movies, Spacek also ventured on television, receiving Primetime Emmy Award nominations for the TV films The Good Old Boys, Last Call, and Big Love. She also had a successful singing career, receiving a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance and released her own album, Hangin’ Up My Heart in 1983.

Despite her age, there is no stopping Spacek from doing television and movie projects. She recently did the psychological thriller series Homecoming as the mother of Julia Roberts’ character. As Spacek continuously works, she is definitely far from bankruptcy. She still wants to continue her passion for acting and she even stated that she will not retire from it despite being almost in her 70s.

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