A few other phenomenal performances from this high-profile risk-taker: beginning with 'Tender Mercies (1982)' 'Desert Bloom (1986)', 'Siesta (as a stuntwoman, yet, 1987)' and, most menacingly, 'Bad Company (1994).'

She's got the X factor as well as unconventionally attractive looks. Every film I've seen her in she just oozes sex appeal which, when it comes down to it, is what sets stars apart from merely good actors.

It's too bad she's taken a step back from acting to hang with her billionaire husband and kids because she is a very sexy actress. It isnt just her smile that is crooked it's her whole face that is sort of broken up but it's beautiful. And her legs are to die for. Her interracial sex scene with Laurence Fishbourne in Bad Company was incredible.

I fell in love with that crooked smile. The other parts are great also!

Great actress. Sea of love and Mercy are great films!

Smokin'. Check her out in Bad Company. My Lord...

I've only seen her in 'Diner', 'Big Easy' and 'Sea of Love' . She's got interesting and non-conventional looks and a great bod which make her hugely sexy. Definitely got that 'x' factor.

I think this woman is gorgeous. LOVE that crooked smile!

Solid, professional actress, who radiates an icy personae. She can always be cownted on for a strong performance, although her lead roles are long gone. She has earned a lot of well-deserved respect in the Biz from her peers. :=8)

Very talented actress.

She's come along way from her straight to video sex roles in the 80's. She's obviously earned enough respect to be permitted to keep her clothes in a movie. And Maddmarxx was right...she was great in This Boy's lIfe. You really should read that book. It's one of the best non-fiction books I've ever read(Tobias Wolff wrote it). Ellen Barkin is a beautiful woman who has obviously not been satisfied to leave well enough alone. She has greatly improved her acting skills.

Generally does well in any roll she plays.She was epecially good in This Boys Life.I havent seen her in anything for quite a while.