Kyra Sedgwick

Kyra Sedgwick began her career as a stage actress, performing Off-Broadway productions. Her breakthrough came when she landed a recurring role on the television series Law & Order in 1994. She then joined the cast of the TNT crime drama The Closer, playing Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson, a Southern California law enforcement officer. Sedgwick's portrayal of Johnson earned her widespread recognition, culminating in a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award. Her performance on the show spanned seven seasons before the series concluded in 2011.