She plays the role of the concerned, loving mother and heartbroken ex-wife in a way that feels authentic.

LikeThe Son,The Taleis a truly difficult movie to sit through, but it is an important one.

However,Downsizingis nevertheless fun to watch, and Dern is wonderful in it.

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In fact, Strayed even had a cameo inWild, as an unnamed woman.

While this isn’t one of Dern’s biggest roles, it’s certainly a movie worth watching.

In the movie, Dern plays Mrs. Lancaster, protagonist Hazel Grace Lancaster’s (Shailene Woodley) mother.

Laura Dern in Jurassic Park to the left, The Tale in the middle, and Little Women to the right

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The 1999 movie really is one of Dern’s most iconic roles.

In fact,Marriage Storyincludes some of the best acting by Johansson, Driver, and Dern.

Although Marmee isn’t necessarily a leading character, she is essential to the story.

Reese Witherspoon carrying a large pack of bags in Wild

Adam Driver looking surprised in White Noise to the left and looking serious from The Last Duel to the right in a combined image in front of a blue background

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