Sissy Spacek, born Mary Elizabeth Spacek on December 25, 1949, in Quitman, Texas, is an American actress known for her genuine and critically acclaimed performances. She began her career as a singer before transitioning to acting, studying at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.

Her breakout role came in the 1973 film "Badlands," directed by Terrence Malick, where she starred alongside Martin Sheen. Sissy Spacek gained widespread recognition for her role as Carrie White in the 1976 horror film "Carrie," earning her the first of her four Academy Award nominations.

Sissy Spacek won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of country music legend Loretta Lynn in the biographical film "Coal Miner's Daughter" (1980).

Her other notable films include "3 Women" (1977), "Raggedy Man" (1981), "JFK" (1991), "Affliction" (1997), "The Straight Story" (1999), "North Country" (2005), and "The Help" (2011). She has also received three Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and nominations for four BAFTA Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award.

In addition to her film career, she has appeared in numerous television roles, including "The Good Old Boys" (1995), "Last Call" (2002), "Big Love" (2011), and "Bloodline" (2015-2017). She released a studio album, "Hangin' Up My Heart" (1983), which peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.

Sissy Spacek is married to actor and director Jack Fisk, and they have two daughters, Schuyler Fisk, who is also an actress, and Madison Fisk. The couple resides on a large horse ranch in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains.