Ashley Judd Acclaimed actress and humanitarian at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts

Ashley Judd is a celebrated and acclaimed actress who has starred in more than 20 films, both box office hits and independent treasures, as well as on Broadway and television. She has been nominated for Golden Globes and Emmys, and has won a variety of critical awards, including a 2012 Emmy nomination for her work in "Missing:'

In recent years, she has largely chosen to opt out of acting in order to focus on humanitarian work, including serving as board member, advocate and activist for poverty alleviation, public health, human rights, and social justice.