Toni Colletteis one of the most versatile actresses working today.
She is known for her ability to transform into a myriad of characters of very different natures.
No matter the size of her role, Collette always leaves her impact and mark on the audiences.
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In this list, we highlight the best 10 movies in Toni Collette’s over 30-year-old career.
Collette plays Michelle, the girlfriend of Brett.
She can sense his imminent danger but stands frozen due to her love and his ability to hurt her.
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The movie switches between two narratives.
The second narrative follows a janitor (Guy Boyd) who is cleaning the high school.
Both narratives intersect in the movie’s third act.
Collette plays Jake’s unnamed mother.
She is a paradox with her ever changing age and demeanor.
When her physical appearance changes, her demeanor also changes.
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Sometimes she is a caring mother, other times her behavior becomes erratic and she becomes terrifying.
The young woman doesn’t understand how to approach her, and neither does the audience.
Frank uploads the song to Spotify without Sam’s approval, and it becomes a viral success.
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Amidst the success, Frank tries to convince Sam to start a band and to abandon college.
Collette plays the role of Leslie, Frank’s landlady and close friend.
She’s the person Frank relies on for advice and emotional support.
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Leslie could have been just a side character lost in the mix.
Will and Marcus form an unlikely bond.
Collette gives a nuanced and complex performance that grounds the movie into the reality of many women.
The first storyline revolves around author Virginia Woolf (Nicole Kidman)as she is writing her novelMrs.
Dallowayand is struggling with various mental health issues.
Dallowayas a form of escapism from her life.
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The final storyline follows literary agent Clarissa Vaughan (Meryl Streep) in 2001.
Clarissa shares her name with the protoganist ofMrs.
Collette’s role is rather small inThe Hours, as she appears in only one scene.
However, it leaves a huge emotional impact.
The movie explores the complexities of middle-aged relationships, love, and second chances.
Collette plays the character of Sarah, Eva’s best friend and close confidante.
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She is often Eva’s sound of reason amidst the emotional rollercoaster she is going through in the movie.
Collette brings so much necessary humor to her role, which highlights her variety as an actress.
While Sarah is a supporting character, Collette’s acting makes audiences wait for her scenes throughout the movie.
Malcolm is also navigating the emotional aftermath of a tragic incident with a former patient.
Collette’s position as a scream queenis not a secret.
In this psychological supernatural horror, she plays Lynn Sear, the mother of Cole.
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Her performance would earn her her first, and surprisingly, only Oscar nomination.
Lynn is a worried single mother who is trying to help her son.
She does it all with so much love for her family, especially her children.
Joni and Meg live off an allowance given to them by Harlan.
Collette captures the privileged, out-of-touch elite, with new-age jargon guru perfectly in her portrayal of Joni.
Her portrayal is both funny and manipulative, highlighting Joni’s self-serving nature with a touch of satire.
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Collette’s performance as Annie is definitelya career highlightand has become an instant classic in horror.
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