“American Beauty” was a star-making momentfor then-teenagerMena Suvari.
Sam Mendes' boundary-pushing film, released in 1999, went on towin five Oscars.
And perIMDb, Suvari herself was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the BAFTAs.
Her stunning lip color.
Every time I was interviewed, I was acting the whole time.
It was another role for me to play.
That I was okay."
Thankfully, she enjoyed focusing on her craft.
