She starred in several made-for-television films, including a remake of From Here to Eternity 1979 , before making her feature debut in the drama Hard Country 1981.
In a movie packed with respected actors like Guy Pearce, Danny Devito and James Cromwell, it was Basinger who walked away with the biggest prize — a Best Supporting Actress Oscar.
In a movie packed with respected actors like Guy Pearce, Danny Devito and James Cromwell, it was Basinger who walked away with the biggest prize — a Best Supporting Actress Oscar.