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Julianne Moore possesses a special knack for playing a diverse range of characters. She takes on a role as a self-centred Hollywood actress in Maps to the Stars, out in UK cinemas this weekend, but has skilfully played everything from porn stars to solitary teachers in the past.Julianne Moore possesses a special knack for playing a diverse range of characters. She takes on a role as a self-centred Hollywood actress in Maps to the Stars, out in UK cinemas this weekend, but has skilfully played everything from porn stars to solitary teachers in the past.
We pick five of her best onscreen roles to date, and want you to let us know which Moore performances would make their way onto your shortlist. Let rip in the comments section – there’s more than enough work to choose from.We pick five of her best onscreen roles to date, and want you to let us know which Moore performances would make their way onto your shortlist. Let rip in the comments section – there’s more than enough work to choose from.
Boogie NightsBoogie Nights
Moore’s portrayal of seasoned 1970s porn actress Amber Waves earned her nominations for both an Oscar and a Golden Globe award. She stood out in scenes that ranged from a frank sex talk with Mark Walhberg’s Dirk Diggler, and a manic cocaine high with Heather Graham’s Rollergirl. Moore’s portrayal of seasoned 1970s porn actress Amber Waves earned her nominations for both an Oscar and a Golden Globe award. She stood out in scenes that ranged from a frank sex talk with Mark Walhberg’s Dirk Diggler to a manic cocaine high with Heather Graham’s Rollergirl.
A Single ManA Single Man
Fashion designer Tom Ford directed a beautifully shot debut, in which Moore held her own with Colin Firth’s George Falconer. She played Charley, Falconer’s outwardly cheerful but deeply melancholy friend, with nuanced delicacy. Fashion designer Tom Ford directed a beautifully shot debut, in which Moore held her own beside Colin Firth’s George Falconer. She played Charley, Falconer’s outwardly cheerful but deeply melancholy friend, with nuanced delicacy.
Far From HeavenFar From Heaven
This Todd Haynes film dished out melodrama in spades, but Moore added wonderful complexity to her 1950s housewife character, Cathy Whitaker. She tackled issues of race and illusions of suburban domestic bliss alongside Dennis Haysbert and Dennis Quaid.This Todd Haynes film dished out melodrama in spades, but Moore added wonderful complexity to her 1950s housewife character, Cathy Whitaker. She tackled issues of race and illusions of suburban domestic bliss alongside Dennis Haysbert and Dennis Quaid.
The Big LebowskiThe Big Lebowski
The accent, the blunt fringe and the perpetually luxurious bathrobes as outfits: it has to be Moore’s Maude Lebowski. Her deadpan sexuality and quiet indifference have forever left their mark in pop culture, after Beyoncé’s single Partition sampled a French translation of some Maude’s superb lines. The accent, the blunt fringe and the perpetually luxurious bathrobes as outfits: it has to be Moore’s Maude Lebowski. Her deadpan sexuality and quiet indifference have forever left their mark on pop culture, after Beyoncé’s single Partition sampled a French translation of some of Maude’s superb lines.
MagnoliaMagnolia
As Linda Partridge, a trophy wife with a heady prescription drug problem, Moore fired on all emotional cylinders. Critics loved the film more than the box office did, but Moore gave a memorable performance nonetheless.As Linda Partridge, a trophy wife with a heady prescription drug problem, Moore fired on all emotional cylinders. Critics loved the film more than the box office did, but Moore gave a memorable performance nonetheless.