How Old Was Julianne Moore as Amber Waves in Boogie Nights?

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In November 2014, Boogie Nights actress Julianne Moore joined Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Simpson, and Jennifer Lawrence for the premiere of ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1’ held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles.

Julianne Moore at the premiere of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1 held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on November 17, 2014Julianne Moore at the premiere of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1 held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on November 17, 2014

17 years earlier, she earned an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Maggie/”Amber Waves” in the 1997 American period drama film Boogie Nights.

Her co-stars in the critically acclaimed film include Mark Wahlberg, Burt Reynolds, Don Cheadle, John C. Reilly, William H. Macy, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Heather Graham.

Julianne Moore and her then-boyfriend Bart Freundlich during "Boogie Nights" Los Angeles PremiereJulianne Moore and her then-boyfriend Bart Freundlich during “Boogie Nights” Los Angeles Premiere at Mann Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, on October 15, 1997

Julianne Moore was 36 years old when the film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 1997. Born on December 3, 1960, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, she turned 37 on December 3, 1997.

Before the Hannibal actress got the part, the role of Amber Waves was first offered to Marisa Tomei. Julianne clearly does not regret starring in the movie that follows the rise and fall of a well-endowed male porn star.

“Oh my God, I think he should thank God for Boogie Nights. It made his career!” she told Andy Cohen in 2017 about Mark Wahlberg’s role as porn star Dirk Diggler in Boogie Nights. “Yeah, my God, it’s a great movie. He was great in it.”

Mark Wahlberg regrets starring as Eddie Adams/"Dirk Diggler" in Boogie NightsMark Wahlberg regrets starring as Eddie Adams/”Dirk Diggler” in Boogie Nights

“I just always hope that God is a movie fan and also forgiving because I’ve made some poor choices in my past,” Wahlberg said in an interview with the Chicago Tribune. “Boogie Nights is up there at the top of the list,” he added and claimed to have asked God for forgiveness.

Julianne Moore's depiction of Amber Waves in Boogie Nights garnered her six awards and nominationsJulianne Moore’s depiction of Amber Waves in Boogie Nights garnered her six awards and nominations

For the premiere of the American dystopian science fiction adventure film, the then 53-year-old actress and children’s author donned a glamorous black dress by Tom Ford featuring flowing fringed layers at the hem.

Julianne Moore in a glamorous black dress by Tom Ford featuring flowing fringed layers at the hemJulianne Moore in a glamorous black dress by Tom Ford featuring flowing fringed layers at the hem

She styled the vintage-inspired floor-length gown with a matching glitter clutch bag.

Julianne Moore shows off her glittering ringsJulianne Moore shows off her glittering rings

Julianne’s show-stopping ensemble was completed with a pair of platform sandals from the Tom Ford Spring 2013 collection.

Julianne Moore toting a matching glitter clutch bagJulianne Moore toting a matching glitter clutch bag

How do you like Julianne’s Tom Ford fringe dress and sandals? You can browse the most recent releases from the same designer at Farfetch.

Julianne Moore shows off her feet in platform sandals from the Tom FordJulianne Moore shows off her feet in platform sandals from the Tom Ford

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