The Life and Many Romances of Jude Law

After The Talented Mr. Ripley, Law won the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor and earned an Academy Award nomination. The recognition confirmed that his breakthrough was not just about looks, style, or being part of a strong ensemble.

The role made him one of the most exciting actors of his generation, someone who could seem magnetic and careless while still suggesting something darker underneath. Hollywood now saw him as more than a promising British import, and bigger international roles quickly followed.