Christine Baranski Young: Then & Now Photos Of Hollywood Favorite On Her 70th Birthday

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May 2, 2022 9:52AM EDT

Christine Baranski is an icon of the stage and screen. Check out photos of her throughout her career here!

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Christine Baranski Young: Then & Now Photos Of Hollywood Favorite

Christine Baranski Young: Then & Now Photos Of Hollywood Favorite — Hitting a milestone! Christine Baranski is an icon of both the stage and screen, and on May 2nd, 2022, she celebrates her 70th birthday. She made her Broadway debut in 1980, and she has gone on to be a successful theater, TV and movie actress. She has received plenty of accolades including winning two Tony Awards for Best Featured Actress in a play for her performances in 1984’s ‘The Real Thing’ and 1989’s ‘Rumours.’ I

n the mid-90s, she made the leap to TV star with a role on the sitcom ‘Cybill,’ which earned her an Emmy Award in 1995. Since then, she’s received numerous Emmy nods for her performances in ‘The Good Wife’ and ‘The Big Bang Theory.’

Throughout her career, she was married to fellow actor and writer Matthew Cowles. The pair wed in 1983, and they had two daughters together: Isabel and Lily. The pair were married for 30 years before Matthew passed away in 2014.

Scroll through our gallery to check out photos of Christine from throughout her career.

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‘Reversal of Fortune’ (1990)

‘Reversal of Fortune’ (1990) — Christina Baranski had plenty of lesser-known roles prior to her big break in ‘Cybill.’ She acted alongside Jeremy Irons in the Alan Dershowitz-penned ‘Reversal of Fortune’ in 1990.

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‘Addams Family Values’ (1993)

‘Addams Family Values’ (1993) — Christine Baranski appeared alongside Peter MacNicol opposite the Addams Family’s darker demeanors in the 1993 comedy ‘Addams Family Values.’ The actress was peppy in the comedic role.

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Christine Baranski At The ‘SAG’ Awards (1996)

Christine Baranski At The ‘SAG’ Awards (1996) — Christine Baranski received much acclaim for playing Maryann Thorpe in ‘Cybill.’ In 1996, she took home a SAG award for the role.

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‘The Birdcage’ (1996)

‘The Birdcage’ (1996) — Christine Baranski appeared alongside plenty of comedy legends in the 1996 movie ‘The Birdcage.’ The movie also starred Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, and Gene Hackman.

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Christine Baranski At The 1997 Golden Globes

Christine Baranski At The 1997 Golden Globes — Christine Baranski stunned in a black dress at the 54th annual Golden Globes. The year prior she’d been nominated for ‘Cybill.’

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Christine Baranski In 1997

Christine Baranski In 1997 — Christine Baranski stunned in a gold dress at the premiere of the movie ‘Conspiracy Theory.’ The actress looked gorgeous, as she walked the red carpet in a pair of shades.

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‘The Odd Couple II’ (1998)

‘The Odd Couple II’ (1998) — Christine Baranski starred in the 1998 sequel to the classic buddy comedy ‘The Odd Couple.’ She showed off her comedic abilities as the loud and outgoing Thelma.

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‘The Odd Couple II’ (1998)

‘The Odd Couple II’ (1998) — Christine Baranski’s character Thelma in the odd-couple was an outgoing biker girl. Thelma runs away alongside her pal Holly (played by Jean Smart) in the movie!

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Christine Baranski At Elizabeth Taylor’s Birthday Party

Christine Baranski At Elizabeth Taylor’s Birthday Party — Christine Baranski dazzled in a pink dress as she attended a birthday party for Elizabeth Taylor. She smiled for the camera at the celebration!

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‘Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas’ (2000)

‘Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas’ (2000) — One of Christine Baranski’s most memorable movie roles was as Martha Whovier in the 2000 live-action adaptation of ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas.’ For the children’s holiday classic, she starred alongside other comedic greats like Jim Carrey, Molly Shannon, and Jeffrey Tambor.

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Christine Baranski In 2005

Christine Baranski In 2005 — Christine Baranski stunned as she attended ‘The Eighth Red Ball’ in February 2005. She was gorgeous in a red dress.

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Christine Baranski In 2006

Christine Baranski In 2006 — Christine Baranski looked elegant in a black dress as she attended the The Lincoln Center Film Society’s 34th Annual Gala in April 2006. She carried a matching black clutch with her for the event.

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Christine Baranski & Lily Cowles In 2007

Christine Baranski & Lily Cowles In 2007 — Christine Baranski posed with her daughter Lily Cowles in red dresses for a Kennedy Center Honorrees reception in December 2007. Lily followed in her mom’s footsteps and has become a successful actress in her own rite.

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