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Glenn Close family, husband, children, parents, siblings

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Glenn Close is an American actress, singer, and producer.

She was born on March 19, 1947, in Greenwich, Connecticut, USA. Close has had a long and successful career in the entertainment industry, spanning over four decades.

Some of her notable films include “Fatal Attraction,” “Dangerous Liaisons,” “101 Dalmatians,” and “Guardians of the Galaxy.” She has also had a successful stage career, receiving several Tony Awards for her performances in Broadway productions.

Glenn Close’s family, husband, children, parents, siblings

Glenn Close was born into a prominent family in Greenwich, Connecticut. Her parents were William Taliaferro Close, a doctor who worked with Congo tribal communities, and Bettine Moore Close, a socialite and heiress to the American Can Company.

Close has been married three times. Her first marriage was to Cabot Wade, a guitarist, and songwriter, from 1969 to 1971. She then married businessman James Marlas in 1984, but they divorced in 1987. Her most recent marriage was to biotech entrepreneur David Shaw, whom she married in 2006, but they separated in 2021.

Close has one daughter named Annie Maude Starke, who was born in 1988. Annie’s father is John Starke, who was Close’s former partner.

Close has no siblings, as she is an only child.