Diana Scarwid, born Diana Elizabeth Scarwid on August 27, 1955, in Savannah, Georgia, is an American actress known for her roles in "Mommie Dearest" (1981) and "Silkwood" (1983).

She moved to New York City at the age of 17 to pursue her acting career, graduating as an honors student from both the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and Pace University. Her career began with small film and television roles, but she gained critical acclaim for her performance in "Inside Moves" (1980), which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

In "Mommie Dearest," she portrayed Christina Crawford, the daughter of Joan Crawford, and her performance earned her a Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actress. Despite this, her career continued to flourish, and she appeared in notable films such as "Psycho III" (1986), "Silkwood" (1983), and "What Lies Beneath" (2000).

She also had a significant role in the television movie "Truman" (1995), for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie.

Her personal life includes her marriage to Dr. Eric Allen Scheinbart, with whom she has two children. They divorced in 1995.