Jeanne Tripplehorn, born on June 10, 1963, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is an accomplished American actress known for her versatile performances in film, television, and theater. Her father, Tom Tripplehorn, was a guitarist with Gary Lewis & the Playboys, which sparked her interest in the arts from a young age.

Jeanne Tripplehorn graduated from Edison High School and briefly attended the University of Tulsa before pursuing her passion for acting at the Juilliard School's Drama Division.

Her career began on stage, with her Off-Broadway debut in John Patrick Shanley's "The Big Funk" in 1990. She quickly transitioned to film, making her debut in the erotic thriller "Basic Instinct" (1992), where she played a memorable role as a police psychologist opposite Michael Douglas.

This role catapulted her into the spotlight and led to significant roles in films such as "The Firm" (1993) with Tom Cruise, "Waterworld" (1995) with Kevin Costner, and "Sliding Doors" (1998) with Gwyneth Paltrow.

Jeanne Tripplehorn is best known for her role as Barbara Henrickson in the HBO drama series "Big Love" (2006-2011), which is often regarded as the most successful role of her career. She also appeared as Dr. Alex Blake on the CBS police drama "Criminal Minds" (2012-2014) and received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her performance as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in the HBO movie "Grey Gardens" (2009).

Jeanne Tripplehorn is married to actor Leland Orser, and they have one son together.