Linda Hamilton — Pics

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August 1, 2018 5:25PM EDT

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Linda Hamilton

Linda Hamilton — Linda Carroll Hamilton, born September 26, 1956, is an American actress best known for her portrayal of Sarah Connor in The ‘Terminator’ film series. She also famously portrayed Catherine Chandler in the television series ‘Beauty and the Beast.’ She was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards and an Emmy Award for her work in the show. Fans will also remember that the star had a recurring role as Mary Elizabeth Bartowski on NBC’s show ‘Chuck.’ She was married to Bruce Abbott from 1982 to 1989. Abbott left her while she was pregnant with their son, Dalton. Then, in 1991, she began dating film director James Cameron, following his divorce from Kathryn Bigelow. They went on to have a daughter, Josephine, who Linda gave birth to on February 15, 1993. Hamilton and Cameron later married in 1997, but divorced just two years later in 1999. In 2019, she is set to return to the ‘Terminator’ film series for an official sequel. See all of the best photos from her career by clicking through the gallery!

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Linda Hamilton at the ‘Best In Drag’ show

Linda Hamilton at the ‘Best In Drag’ show — Linda Hamilton flashes a smile as she arrives to the 8th Annual ‘Best In Drag’ Show at The Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles, on Oct 24, 2010.

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Linda Hamilton — Linda Hamilton looks drop-dead-gorgeous in a throwback snapshot where she rocks a bold, red lip and a palm print shirt.

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Linda Hamilton — Linda Hamilton looks incredibly fierce in a 1991 portrait where she flaunts long blonde hair and rocks a leather moto jacket.

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Linda Hamilton at the ‘Dante’s Peak’ premiere

Linda Hamilton at the ‘Dante’s Peak’ premiere — Linda Hamilton stuns in a lilac chiffon dress on the red carpet at the ‘Dante’s Peak’ film premiere in Los Angeles in 1997.

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Linda Hamilton at the Golden Globes

Linda Hamilton at the Golden Globes — Linda Hamilton attends the Golden Globe awards on January 18, 1998 in Los Angeles, California. She stunned in a strapless black gown and matching gloves.

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Linda Hamilton at the Screen Actor’s Guild Awards

Linda Hamilton at the Screen Actor’s Guild Awards — Linda Hamilton walks the red carpet at the 4th annual Screen Actor’s Guild Awards in 1998, in a forest green, spaghetti strap dress.

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Linda Hamilton at the 71st Academy Awards

Linda Hamilton at the 71st Academy Awards — Linda Hamilton shines bright at the 71st Academy Awards in a lilac gown with sparkling embellishment. The 1998 event was held in Los Angeles, California.

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Linda Hamilton at the ‘Hellboy’ premiere

Linda Hamilton at the ‘Hellboy’ premiere — Linda Hamilton slays at the ‘Hellboy’ film premiere in Los Angeles on March 30, 2004.

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Linda Hamilton — Actress Linda Hamilton, best known for her role as Sarah Connor in the ‘Terminator’ movies, gestures during an interview with the Associated Press in Washington D.C.

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Linda Hamilton at the ‘The Kid And I’ premiere

Linda Hamilton at the ‘The Kid And I’ premiere — Linda Hamilton flashes a smile for the camera at the ‘The Kid And I’ film premiere in Los Angeles on Nov. 28, 2005.

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Johnnie Walker Dressed to Kilt event, California, America – 14 Oct 2006

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