It’s a happy birthday to Annette Bening, who, as improbably as it may seem, turns 52 today. Bening’s marriage to Warren Beatty probably cost us a handful of great performances around a decade back, but after doing the family thing for a bit (and tackling some stage work, to mixed reviews) Bening is back, and in Mother and Child and this summer’s The Kids Are All Right, she has two powerhouse performances that virtually guarantee her a Best Actress Oscar slot. So kudos, AB.
