Glenn Close is having one of the biggest years of her long career in 2026. In June, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced she’ll finally receive an Honorary Oscar at the 2026 Governors Awards, set for November 15 in Hollywood. It’s a milestone many in the industry feel is long overdue: Close has eight competitive Oscar nominations and never a win, making her one of the most celebrated “greatest actresses never to win” in Academy history.
Earlier in the year, Close was honored with a hand and footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre during the 2026 TCM Classic Film Festival, cementing her place among Hollywood legends. She also turned heads at the 2026 BAFTAs with a fresh-faced beauty look and a chic pixie cut, proving her sense of style remains as sharp as ever in her late 70s.
Close’s career now spans five decades and more than 100 film and television credits, from her breakout role in The World According to Garp to iconic turns in Fatal Attraction, Dangerous Liaisons, and Hillbilly Elegy. Her estimated net worth in 2026 sits around $50 million, built through decades of film, television, and stage work, including a Tony Award for The Real Thing.
On the personal side, Close has been married and divorced three times and is not currently married. She has one daughter, actress Annie Starke, from her relationship with businessman John Starke. Close has long been open about mental health advocacy, having co-founded the nonprofit Bring Change to Mind after her sister and nephew’s experiences with mental illness, a cause she continues to champion publicly.
Despite never taking home a competitive Oscar, Close has said she doesn’t do the work chasing awards. This November, she’ll finally get her golden statue, an honorary nod to a career that has shaped American film for generations.
