Eve Best

Eve Best, born on July thirty-first, nineteen seventy-one, is a distinguished English actress and director, celebrated for her compelling performances across stage and screen. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Dr. Eleanor O'Hara in the acclaimed Showtime series Nurse Jackie, which aired from two thousand nine to two thousand fifteen. Her versatility is further showcased through her portrayal of First Lady Dolley Madison in the American Experience special in two thousand eleven, and Monica Chatwin in the BBC miniseries The Honourable Woman in two thousand fourteen.

In the realm of fantasy, Best captivated audiences as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen in HBO's House of the Dragon, a role she continues to embody from two thousand twenty-two to two thousand twenty-four. Her film credits include a notable performance as Wallis Simpson in the Oscar-winning film The King's Speech, released in two thousand ten, which further solidified her status as a talented actress.

Best's stage career is equally impressive, having won the Olivier Award for Best Actress in two thousand six for her remarkable portrayal in Hedda Gabler. She made her Broadway debut in the two thousand seven revival of A Moon for the Misbegotten, earning the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play. Her talent was recognized with two nominations for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play, the first for A Moon for the Misbegotten and the second for the revival of The Homecoming in two thousand eight.

Returning to Broadway in the two thousand fifteen revival of Old Times, Eve Best continues to leave an indelible mark on the theatrical landscape. Her career is a testament to her dedication and passion for the performing arts, making her a prominent figure in contemporary theatre and television.