Birth nameHeather Joan Graham Birth information29 January 1970, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA BioHeather Graham was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and raised in a strict household. Her father worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and her mother was a former schoolteacher and author. Heather and her sister, Aimee Graham, were forced to relocate often as a result of their father's occupation, and Heather became increasingly shy. Surprisingly, she had a passion for acting from an early age and despite being labeled a "theater geek" by her peers, she was voted Most Talented by her high school senior class. Unfortunately, her love of acting created a tension between her and her family, although her mother obligingly drove her to auditions in Hollywood throughout her adolescence. After high school Heather moved to Los Angeles and got small roles in a variety of films, including Drugstore Cowboy (1989). When her career did not take off as quickly as she had hoped, Heather enrolled in the University of California at Los Angeles to get her degree in drama. It was there she was noticed by actor James Woods and he secured her a part in his film Diggstown (1992). Heather dropped out of UCLA after two years to pursue her acting career on a full-time basis. Aside from gaining a modeling contract with Emanuel Ungaro Liberte, Heather has starred in such films as Swingers (1996), a role she received after being taken out swing dancing by Jon Favreau, to blockbusters like Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) and Boogie Nights (1997).

- Dianne Wiest was moved aside for Maria Bello. Bello was replaced by Uma Thurman, and now according to another mini blurb on Production Weekly, Heather Graham might have taken over the role of the victim in Harold Becker's Vengeance: A Love Story. Thurman had recently signed onto Girl Soldier, so it seems logical that Uma was only "in talks" for the role. Normally I'd add a snarky remark about "rollergirl" and how this production is casting down - but the lead is shared with two others, (Samuel L. Jackson and Abigail Breslin), Graham is now in the age bracket where she can play more than just a wasted girlfriend and she is one of the only actresses who can claim that she was in a 400-million dollar grossing comedy this summer (The Hangover). I imagine that the Michigan production is moments away from actually beginning. Based on the »

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-- Along with Summit Entertainment's announcement that "Eclipse," the third movie in the "Twilight" series, has started shooting comes confirmation that Jodelle Ferland will play Bree and Julia Jones will play Leah. (Hollywood Crush)
-- Rosario Dawson has joined the cast of Tony Scott's "Unstoppable," joining Denzel Washington and Chris Pine. The story of an out-of-control train loaded with toxic chemicals is currently set for a Fall 2010 release. Also, Heather Graham will star in Harold Becker's "Vengeance: A Love Story." (Production Weekly Twitter feed, via ComingSoon)
-- "The Adjustment Bureau," the upcoming Philip K. Dick adaptation starring Matt Damon and Emily Blunt, has added one more to the cast: "The Hurt Locker" star Anthony Mackie. The story follows a politician whose career is jeopardized when a ballerina enters his life. For serious. Totally weird. (Variety)
-- Spanish-language website Aullidos has a first look at Ryan Reynolds in "Buried, »
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From Angelina Jolie in a leather Michael Kors dress at the premiere of "Inglourious Basterds," to Rachel McAdams perfecting old Hollywood glam in Pucci, starlets shone on the red carpet this week!
Best Dressed August 7 - August 14Fox TrotMegan Fox turned heads heading into a meeting in Santa Monica, wearing a tight cream dress, red lipstick and towering pumps.
Spanish FlowerQue bonita! Heather Graham is girlie glam in a short white dress, strappy sandals and a flower in her hair at the Barcelona premiere of “The Hangover.”
Greene is the New BlackAshley Greene wows in a zip-up black minidress and white strappy heels at DoSomething.org power of youth party in L.A.
Leather MamaAngelina Jolie is edgy in a leather Michael Kors dress and Dior sandals at the Hollywood premiere of “Inglourious Basterds.”
'Housewife' GlamourEva Longoria Parker is radiant in a ruched black drss and round-toe pumps at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s installation luncheon in L.A.
Old HollywoodRachel McAdams is stunning in a draped white Pucci dress and soft curls at the New York City premiere of “The Time Traveler’s Wife.”
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