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Kyra Sedgwick was only 12 years old when she developed a love for performing arts, including drama and Broadway. With her mother's support, who also had an interest in Broadway, she was introduced to the world of acting. Four years later, she made her debut with the show Another World before she grabbed smaller roles in television shows. With her eyes set on gracing the movie screen, she gained recognition for her supporting role in Born On The Fourth Of July, starring alongside Tom Cruise. Over the years, she has worked in several critical and commercially successful movies and television shows that have won her accolades, such as the Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award.
Kyra Sedgwick has given memorable performances as a supporting actress that people find hard to forget from drama to comedy. With an acting career that spans over three decades, let’s take a look at the highest-grossing Kyra Sedgwick movies.
Singles (1992)
A romantic comedy from the 90s, Singles was a movie based on the grunge movement in Seattle during the same time. The romantic comedy focused on two couples’ rocky relationship, and Sedgwick played a band member called Linda Powell. The movie received positive reviews after its release and made $18 million over its $9 million budget, as noted by IMDB.
The Edge Of Seventeen (2016)
Portraying the role of Mona, a widowed mother of teenage kids, Kyra Sedgwick brought her personal experience to the coming-of-age teen comedy The Edge Of Seventeen starring Hailee Steinfield in the lead with Woody Harrelson as a supporting actor. Made only on a $9 million budget, the movie was a commercial success for its light-hearted yet touching story of an awkward teenager, earning $19 million at the box office worldwide.
Gamer (2009)
A science-fiction movie based in 2034, Gamer is a story about an online game that can control humans as their players. It stars Gerard Butler, Logan Lerman, Michael C. Hall, and Kyra Sedgwick. She plays the role of a talk-show host who investigates the group Humanz to uncover mysteries. While the movie's budget was $50 million, it grossed $42 million at the box office.
Secondhand Lions (2003)
A light-hearted movie about family and friendship, Secondhand Lions, is about a shy young boy who is sent off to live with his uncles by his neglecting mother. Sedgwick portrayed the role of his mother Mae, who returns to take him home but eventually lets him go back to his uncles. The movie was described as a wholesome experience and made $47.9 million worldwide, as stated by The Numbers.
Man On A Ledge (2012)
Man On A Ledge is a movie packed with twists and turns. It is an action thriller starring Sam Worthington, Elizabeth Banks, Jamie Bell, and Ed Harris. Kyra Sedgwick plays the supporting role of Suzanne Morales in the $42 million budget movie. It was a moderate hit at the box office and made $47.6 million.
Born On The Fourth Of July (1989)
An autobiographical anti-war film based on Ron Kovic’s autobiography of the same name, Born On The Fourth Of July starred Tom Cruise, Kyra Sedgwick, and Willem Dafoe. Cruise portrayed the role of Ron Kovic while Sedgwick was his girlfriend, Donna. The movie was made on a $17.8 million budget and became a box office hit in the USA, earning $68.8 million, as reported by Rotten Tomatoes.
Something To Talk About (1995)
A comedy-drama about marriage and relationships, Something To Talk About stars Julia Roberts and Dennis Quaid as the estranged couple while Sedgwick plays Roberts’ supportive and helpful sister. The film was inspired by a Bonnie Raitt song and received mixed reviews, earning $77.3 million. Sedgwick was the only cast member to receive a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
The Possession (2012)
A supernatural horror film that sees Kyra Sedgwick in the lead role, The Possession was based on the dybbuk box and inspired by The Exorcist. Her character of a recently separated wife gets caught up in a series of horror events with her family as they try to get rid of a mysterious box. The movie's budget was $14 million; however, it made $82.9 million worldwide.
The Game Plan (2007)
A family comedy starring Dwayne Johnson, The Game Plan is a heartwarming tale. It focuses on Johnson’s character as a quarterback who discovers he has an eight-year-old daughter. Kyra Sedgwick plays the role of his uptight agent with funny one-liners. According to Box Office Mojo, the audience embraced the charm and laughter, and it made $147.8 million worldwide.
Phenomenon (1996)
With an unusual concept and a stellar performance from the cast, Phenomenon tops the list as the highest-grossing Kyra Sedgwick movie as it made $152 million at the box office. The film revolves around an average mechanic George Malley portrayed by Travolta, who becomes a genius overnight. Sedgwick plays the role of a single mother who becomes his eventual love interest.
With a range of starring as the lead in drama and horror movies to playing supporting characters in comedies and romance-driven stories, Kyra Sedgwick has a wide range of acting skills that she uses with every starring role. She was recently seen starring in the OTT sitcom Call Your Mother.
Sources: IMDB, The Numbers, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo