
She was born in Laurel, Mississippi, while the family was visiting relatives for Thanksgiving, though they lived in Meridian, Mississippi. Ladd was born Rose Diane Ladner, the only child of Mary Bernadette Ladner, née Anderson, a housewife and actress, and Preston Paul Ladner, a veterinarian who sold products for poultry and livestock. She is the mother of actress Laura Dern, with her ex-husband, actor Bruce Dern. Ladd's other film appearances include Chinatown (1974), National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989), Ghosts of Mississippi (1996), Primary Colors (1998), 28 Days (2000), and Joy (2015). She was also nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards, winning one for her role in the sitcom Alice (1980–1981). She received three Academy Award nominations for her roles in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974), Wild at Heart (1990), and Rambling Rose (1991), the first of which won her a British Academy Film Award.



She has appeared in over 200 films and television shows. Diane Ladd (born Rose Diane Ladner November 29, 1935) is an American actress.
