January 1999: Robin Wright in US Magazine

Robin Wright was featured in the January 1999 issue of US Magazine, captured by photographer John Huba.

In the article, Anthony Drazan, who directed her in ‘Hurlyburly’ (1998) says: “Robin is much tougher on herself than she needs to be. She’s never satisfied with her work.”

Nick Cassavetes, who directed her on ‘She’s So Lovely (1997)’ added: “Robin is one of those people who can do things effortlessly. She just makes everything real hard, because she hates fame and struggles with it.”

In this piece, Robin Wright talked about the long list of big commercial films she turned down over the last years, choosing instead to work on some independent movies that felt more personal and meaningful to her.

Robin Wright, smiling and without an ounce of regret, gives her own blunt take on what Hollywood probably thinks of her: “I think the studios have just said, ‘Fuck her. She doesn’t want to work.’ And they’ve got plenty of other stars that make them money”.

February 12, 1999: ‘Message in a Bottle’ is released in theaters

Robin Wright stars opposite Kevin Costner and Paul Newman in ‘Message in a Bottle’, directed by Luis Mandoki and based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks.

Although the film received negative reviews from critics, it resonated with audiences and became a commercial success.

It topped the U.S. box office for two consecutive weeks following its release.

Spring 1999: Robin Wright wins Best Actress Award at SESC Film Festival

The SESC Film Festival is the biggest and longest-standing film festival in Brazil, established in 1974 to encourage a deeper appreciation of both national and international cinema.

In 1999, Robin Wright was honored with the Best Foreign Actress award for her performance in She’s So Lovely (1997), sharing the win with Judi Dench for Mrs. Brown (1997).

Unfortunately, Robin Wright was not present at the festival to receive the award.

October/November 1999: Robin Wright is filming ‘How to Kill your Neighbor’s Dog’

The shooting of ‘How to Kill your Neighbor’s Dog’ began in October 5 and ended in November 1999.

In this black comedy, directed by Michael Kalesniko, Robin Wright plays the female lead.

Her co-stars are Kenneth Brannagh (who plays Robin’s husband) and Lynn Redgrave (who plays Robin’s mother).

December 2, 1999: ‘Sweet and Lowdown’ Premiere

Robin Wright attended the premiere of ‘Sweet and Lowdown’, the latest film starring her husband Sean Penn and directed by Woody Allen.