How old was Kim Basinger in I Dreamed of Africa?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

While I Dreamed of Africa was being made, Kim Basinger was:

46 years old

According to our data, that’s how old the celebrity really was during the film.

Our method involved using the first calendar day of the release year of I Dreamed of Africa:

January 1, 2000

And the birth date of Kim Basinger:

December 08, 1953

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Kim Basinger might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.