Mary Steenburgen

Mary Steenburgen is an American actress. She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Melvin and Howard. She is a close personal friend of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, whom she supported in her bid for presidency of the United States.

• Born: Mary Nell Steenburgen (1953-02-08) February 8, 1953 (age 67) Newport, Arkansas, U.S.
• Alma mater: Hendrix College
• Occupation: Actress, singer, songwriter
• Years active: 1978–present
• Spouse(s): Malcolm McDowell ​ ​(m. 1980; div. 1990)​, Ted Danson ​(m. 1995)​
• Children: 2, including Charlie McDowell
• Awards: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress : Melvin and Howard (1980) Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture : Melvin and Howard (1980)