Danes earned a Golden Globe award for her portrayal of teen Angela Chase and has since won three more for her role on "Homeland," which she has been on since 2011. The Emmy award-winning actress briefly attended Yale University from 1998 to 2000 before leaving to pursue acting more fiercely. Her projects include "The Hours," "Stardust," and "Brigsby Bear," as well as multiple stage performances.

She is married to actor Hugh Dancy, and the two have a son.