How old was Jennifer Jason Leigh in Bastard Out of Carolina?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

At the moment the movie Bastard Out of Carolina was being made, Jennifer Jason Leigh was:

33 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

The age shown reflects the celebrity’s age as of the start of the release year of Bastard Out of Carolina:

January 1, 1996

And the date of birth of Jennifer Jason Leigh, that is:

February 05, 1962

Given the typical time period between the filming and the release date, Jennifer Jason Leigh could have been a year older or younger than the age shown when some scenes were being filmed.