Jenette Elise Goldstein (born February 4, 1960) is an American actress. Known for her collaborations with director James Cameron,[2] she won a Saturn Award for her portrayal of Private Vasquez in his 1986 sci-fi horror film, Aliens. She reteamed with Cameron to play Janelle Voight in Terminator 2 (1991) and a small part in Titanic (1997). Her other notable film appearances include Diamondback in Near Dark (1987) and Meagan Shapiro in Lethal Weapon 2 (1989), alongside cameos in Star Trek Generations (1994) and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998). On television, Goldstein has played guest roles on series such as ER, Six Feet Under, 24, and Star Trek: Short Treks.
Jenette Goldstein | |
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 Goldstein in 2023 | |
| Born | February 4, 1960[1] Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1986–present |
Early life
editGoldstein was born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in Beverly Hills.[3] Her family is from Brazil and Morocco.[4] She is Jewish.[2] Goldstein trained to be a gymnast before she started her acting career.[5]
Career
editGoldstein's first film role was in James Cameron's Aliens (1986), where she played Private Vasquez. The performance won her the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress the following year.[6] She next appeared as Diamondback, a mysterious vampire, in Kathryn Bigelow's neo-Western horror film Near Dark (1987), receiving her second Saturn Award nomination for the role. She ended the decade with parts in The Presidio, Miracle Mile (both 1988), and Lethal Weapon 2 (1989).
Goldstein played Janelle Voight, the foster mother of John Connor, in James Cameron's big-budget sci-fi action film Terminator 2: Judgment Day, which broke box office records upon its release in 1991.[7] Next, she made cameos as a USS Enterprise science officer in Star Trek Generations (1994), an Irish immigrant mother in Titanic (1997)—her third collaboration with Cameron—and a hotel maid in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998). Her other notable film roles during the 1990s were supporting parts in Fair Game (1995) and Living Out Loud (1998). Goldstein's television work includes guest appearances on MacGyver, L.A. Law, ER, Six Feet Under, Alias, and 24.
Other work
editGoldstein is the owner of the chain store company Jenette Bras,[8] a large-cup bra specialist known for its slogan, "The alphabet starts at 'D'".[6][9][10]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Aliens | Private Vasquez | |
| 1987 | Near Dark | Diamondback | |
| 1988 | The Presidio | Patti Jean Lynch | |
| Miracle Mile | Beverly Hills Chick #1 | ||
| 1989 | Lethal Weapon 2 | Meagan Shapiro | |
| 1991 | Terminator 2: Judgment Day | Janelle Voight | |
| 1993 | Donato and Daughter | Det. Judy McCartney | Television film |
| 1994 | Star Trek Generations | Science Officer | |
| 1995 | Fair Game | Rosa | |
| 1996 | Borderline | Unknown | Short film |
| 1997 | Touch Me | Gabrielle | |
| Titanic | Irish Mother | ||
| 1998 | Senseless | Nurse Alvarez | |
| Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas | Alice the Maid | ||
| Living Out Loud | Fanny | ||
| 1999 | Smut | Mary Jane | |
| 2001 | It Is What It Is | Rivka Stern | |
| 2002 | Clockstoppers | Doctor | |
| Home Room | Main Nurse | ||
| 2003 | Duplex | Moderator | |
| 2008 | Autopsy | Nurse Marian | |
| 2014 | Under the Hollywood Sign | Mary |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Max Headroom | Bella | Episode: "Dream Thieves" |
| 1991 | MacGyver | Rachel Bradley | Episode: "The Prometheus Syndrome" |
| 1992 | Civil Wars | Patricia Twain | Episode: "Drone of Arc" |
| 1994 | L.A. Law | Tanya Geiss | Episode: "Cold Cuts" |
| 1995 | The Client | Karen Kelso | Episode: "The Peach Orchard" |
| 1998 | 7th Heaven | Mrs. Reese | Episode: "The Legacy" |
| 1998–2004 | ER | Helicopter Pilot / Judy Stiles | 2 episodes |
| 2000 | Strong Medicine | Unnamed Friend | Episode: "Dependency" |
| 2001 | Six Feet Under | Obstetrician | Episode: "The Trip" |
| 2003 | Alias | Medical Bay Technician | Episode: "Double Agent" |
| 2004 | 24 | Rae Plachecki | 2 episodes |
| 2005 | The Inside | Traci Armstrong | Episode: "Loneliest Number" |
| 2010 | Medium | Mrs. Pinsley | Episode: "Allison Rolen Got Married" |
| 2013 | A Hollywood Affair | Agent | Episode: "Agent Meeting" |
| 2019 | Star Trek: Short Treks | USS Enterprise computer (voice) | 2 episodes |
Music videos
edit| Year | Song | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | "Reach" | Martini Ranch | Directed by James Cameron |
Video games
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Star Trek: Invasion | Typhoon Engineer |
| 2002 | X-Men: Next Dimension | Jean Grey / Phoenix |
| 2009 | Real Heroes: Firefighter | Esmeralda "Ezzy" Vasquez |
Awards and nominations
edit- Saturn Awards
- 1987: Best Supporting Actress – Aliens (Won)
- 1988: Best Supporting Actress – Near Dark (Nominated)
- DVD Exclusive Awards
- 2003: Best Audio Commentary (New for DVD) – Aliens (Nominated) with James Cameron, Michael Biehn, Carrie Henn, Christopher Henn, Lance Henriksen, Gale Anne Hurd, Pat McClung, Bill Paxton, Dennis Skotak, Robert Skotak and Stan Winston
References
edit- ^ "Jenette Goldstein". Turner Classic Movies.
- ^ a b ""Aliens" Star Jenette Goldstein Reflects on Controversial Casting -- And Shares Touching "Titanic" Story About James Cameron". toofab. April 25, 2016.
- ^ "Jenette Goldstein of Jenette Bras: The Power of Flexibility; How I Was Able to Pivot to a New Exciting Opportunity Because of the Pandemic". Medium. May 2, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ "Movie Legends Revealed: The Aliens Actor Accidental Audition". CBR. August 10, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ "Jenette Goldstein". AllMovie.
- ^ a b Wills, Adam (June 10, 2009). "An evening with Vasquez". Jewish Journal. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
- ^ Mendelson, Scott (August 24, 2017). "'Terminator 2' Is One Of The Biggest And Bleakest Summer Movies Ever". Forbes. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ "The Alphabet Starts at D..." jenettebras.com. 2020. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
- ^ Padilla, Max "Store openings: Jenette Bras, Vamp Shoes", All the Rage, Los Angeles Times blog, May 15, 2009. Retrieved June 15, 2009
- ^ Binkley, Christina (May 13, 2010). "Bra Building: New Engineering for Bigger Curves". The Wall Street Journal. Dow Jones & Company. Retrieved May 12, 2020.(subscription required)
External links
edit- Jenette Goldstein at IMDb
- Jenette Goldstein Archived 2014-10-15 at the Wayback Machine at Cinemorgue