Born on January 22, 1965, in New York City, Diane Lane was raised by her parents Colleen Leigh Farrington, a nightclub singer and Playboy centerfold, and Burton Eugene Lane, a drama coach who once managed Burt Reynolds' acting career. Her foray into acting started early when she made her stage debut at the tender age of six, securing a role in the acclaimed production of Medea at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in New York. Lane's film career kicked off with a bang when she debuted in George Roy Hill's 1979 film, A Little Romance, opposite Sir Laurence Olivier. The film was highly successful, earning Lane recognition as a promising young talent. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, she continued to impress critics and audiences alike with her performances in films such as The Outsiders, Under the Tuscan Sun, and Unfaithful, the latter of which garnered her nominations for an Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award. Despite her early success, Lane never allowed her career to overshadow her personal life. She has been married twice, first to actor Christopher Lambert with whom she shares a daughter, Eleanor Lambert, and later to actor Josh Brolin, though both marriages ended in divorce. Despite these challenges, Diane Lane continues to shine, carving out an enduring career marked by versatility, depth, and a unique ability to captivate audiences worldwide.