Patricia Arquette

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Summary

Patricia Arquette is an actor and producer known for Boyhood, Medium, Escape at Dannemora, and The Act. Her roles often center on complicated women and family or personal struggles, across drama, crime, and comedy. In her public advocacy, she has repeatedly called for equal pay and women’s rights, including reproductive rights, and spoken in support of transgender rights. She has also used an awards speech to criticize Donald Trump and urge voters to act.