JoBeth Williams

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Summary

JoBeth Williams is an actor and director known for Kramer vs. Kramer, Poltergeist, The Big Chill, and the Oscar-nominated short On Hope. Her work spans drama, comedy, horror, and television, often featuring family relationships and maternal roles. She has spoken about ageism and the shortage of roles for women, calling for more women in industry leadership and equal pay, and urging support for projects by and about women. No public partisan campaigning or advocacy on race, sexuality, or DEI is on record.