Virginia Madsen

Personal context

Summary

Virginia Madsen is an actor known for Candyman, Sideways, and decades of film and television roles. Her work includes horror, drama, and character-driven stories, with recurring roles as complex adult women. She has criticized the lack of women’s stories in film and co-produced I Know a Woman Like That, a documentary about older women. Her public record also includes participation in the NOH8 and “Defend Equality” campaigns and a campaign promoting discussion of women’s sexual health.