Valerie Perrine

Valerie Ritchie Perrine (September 3, 1943 – March 23, 2026) was an American actress. She was best known for her portrayal of Honey Bruce in the film Lenny (1974). For the role, she won the BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles and the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival, and she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Perrine also appeared in Slaughterhouse-Five (1972), Superman (1978), The Electric Horseman (1979), and Superman II (1980).