Jenette Goldstein
Jenette Goldstein (born February 4, 1960) is an American actress. Known for her collaborations with director James Cameron, she won a Saturn Award for her portrayal of Private Vasquez in his 1986 sci-fi horror film Aliens. She reteamed with Cameron to play Janelle Voight in Terminator 2 (1991) and had a small role in Titanic (1997).
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- Name
- Jenette Goldstein
- Born
- 4 February 1960
- Occupation
- * Actress
- Nationality
- United States
- Honours
- Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress
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Jenette Goldstein (born February 4, 1960) is an American actress. Known for her collaborations with director James Cameron, she won a Saturn Award for her portrayal of Private Vasquez in his 1986 sci-fi horror film Aliens. She reteamed with Cameron to play Janelle Voight in Terminator 2 (1991) and had a small role in Titanic (1997).
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Jenette Goldstein (born 1960) is an American actor, actress and entrepreneur, among other activities. The actor was born in Los Angeles. Jenette Goldstein received Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress.
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Her other notable film appearances include Diamondback in Near Dark (1987) and Meagan Shapiro in Lethal Weapon 2 (1989), alongside cameos in Star Trek Generations (1994) and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998). On television, Goldstein has played guest roles on series such as ER, Six Feet Under, 24, and Star Trek: Short Treks.

Actress Jenette Goldstein answers questions during a Gold Pass Exclusive Actors panel on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 1 2023. Marine Corps Community Services Okinawa hosted a two-day comic convention, featuring professional cosplayers, comic artists, and voice actors. The opening event was for Gold Pass Exclusive participants that got to enjoy free food, raffle prize opportunities, and early
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Key facts
• Name — Jenette Goldstein • Born — 4 February 1960 • Occupation — * Actress • businesswoman • Years Active — 1986–present
Early life
Early life
Goldstein's family is from Brazil and Morocco. She is Jewish. Goldstein trained as a gymnast before starting her acting career.
Career
Career
Goldstein's first film role was in James Cameron's Aliens (1986), where she played Private Vasquez. The performance won her the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress the following year. She next appeared as Diamondback, a mysterious vampire, in Kathryn Bigelow's neo-Western horror film Near Dark (1987), receiving her second Saturn Award nomination for the role. She ended the decade with parts in The Presidio, Miracle Mile (both 1988), and Lethal Weapon 2 (1989). Goldstein played Janelle Voight, the foster mother of John Connor, in James Cameron's big-budget sci-fi action film Terminator 2: Judgment Day, which broke box office records upon its release in 1991. Next, she made cameos as a Enterprise science officer in Star Trek Generations (1994), an Irish immigrant mother in Titanic (1997)—her third collaboration with Cameron—and a hotel maid in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998). Her other notable film roles in the 1990s included supporting roles in Fair Game (1995) and Living Out Loud (1998). Goldstein's television work includes guest appearances on MacGyver, L.A. Law, ER, Six Feet Under, Alias, and 24.
Other work
Other work
Goldstein is the owner of the chain store company Jenette Bras, a large-cup bra specialist known for its slogan, "The alphabet starts at 'D'.
Television
Television
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1987 — Max Headroom — Bella — Episode: "Dream Thieves" • 1991 — MacGyver — Rachel Bradley — Episode: "The Prometheus Syndrome" • 1992 — Civil Wars — Patricia Twain — Episode: "Drone of Arc" • 1994 — L.A. Law — Tanya Geiss — Episode: "Cold Cuts" • 1995 — The Client — Karen Kelso — Episode: "The Peach Orchard" • 1998 — 7th Heaven — Mrs. Reese — Episode: "The Legacy" • 1998–2004 — ER — Helicopter Pilot / Judy Stiles — 2 episodes • 2000 — Strong Medicine — Unnamed Friend — Episode: "Dependency" • 2001 — Six Feet Under — Obstetrician — Episode: "The Trip" • 2003 — Alias — Medical Bay Technician — Episode: "Double Agent" • 2004 — 24 — Rae Plachecki — 2 episodes • 2005 — The Inside — Traci Armstrong — Episode: "Loneliest Number" • 2010 — Medium — Mrs. Pinsley — Episode: "Allison Rolen Got Married" • 2013 — A Hollywood Affair — Agent — Episode: "Agent Meeting" • 2019 — Star Trek: Short Treks — USS Enterprise computer (voice) — 2 episodes
Music videos
Music videos
• Year — Song — Artist — Notes • 1988 — "Reach" — Martini Ranch — Directed by James Cameron
Video games
Video games
• Year — Title — Role • 2000 — Star Trek: Invasion — Typhoon Engineer • 2002 — X-Men: Next Dimension — Jean Grey / Phoenix • 2009 — Real Heroes: Firefighter — Esmeralda "Ezzy" Vasquez
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the heading Jenette Elise Goldstein.
Film
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1986 — Aliens — Private Vasquez • 1987 — Near Dark — Diamondback • 1988 — The Presidio — Patti Jean Lynch • Miracle Mile — Beverly Hills Chick #1 • 1989 — Lethal Weapon 2 — Meagan Shapiro • 1991 — Terminator 2: Judgment Day — Janelle Voight • 1993 — Donato and Daughter — Det. Judy McCartney — Television film • 1994 — Star Trek Generations — Science Officer • 1995 — Fair Game — Rosa • 1996 — Borderline — Short film • 1997 — Touch Me — Gabrielle • Titanic — Irish Mother • 1998 — Senseless — Nurse Alvarez • Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas — Alice the Maid • Living Out Loud — Fanny • 1999 — Smut — Mary Jane • 2001 — It Is What It Is — Rivka Stern • 2002 — Clockstoppers — Doctor • Home Room — Main Nurse • 2003 — Duplex — Moderator • 2008 — Autopsy — Nurse Marian • 2014 — Under the Hollywood Sign — Mary
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Jenette Goldstein received Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Awards and nominations
• Saturn Awards • 1987: Best Supporting Actress – Aliens (Won) • 1988: Best Supporting Actress – Near Dark (Nominated) • DVD Exclusive Awards • 2003: Best Audio Commentary (New for DVD) – Aliens (Nominated) with James Cameron, Michael Biehn, Carrie Henn, Christopher Henn, Lance Henriksen, Gale Anne Hurd, Pat McClung, Bill Paxton, Dennis Skotak, Robert Skotak, and Stan Winston
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- 1.Jenette Goldstein. Turner Classic Movies.
- 2.Movie Legends Revealed: The Aliens Actor Accidental Audition. CBR. August 10, 2024.
- 3."Aliens" Star Jenette Goldstein Reflects on Controversial Casting -- And Shares Touching "Titanic" Story About James Cameron. toofab. April 25, 2016.
- 4.Jenette Goldstein. AllMovie.
- 5.Wills, Adam. An evening with Vasquez. Jewish Journal. June 10, 2009.
- 6.Mendelson, Scott. 'Terminator 2' Is One Of The Biggest And Bleakest Summer Movies Ever. Forbes. August 24, 2017.
- 7.The Alphabet Starts at D. jenettebras.com. 2020.
- 8.Padilla, Max "Store openings: Jenette Bras, Vamp Shoes", All the Rage, Los Angeles Times blog, May 15, 2009. Retrieved June 15, 2009
- 9.Binkley, Christina. Bra Building: New Engineering for Bigger Curves. The Wall Street Journal. Dow Jones & Company. May 13, 2010 closed access.
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