The crossword solution for the term 'Actress in 'The Big Chill'' is 'CLOSE'. The actress in question is Glenn CLOSE, an American actress who has been nominated for seven Academy Awards and has won three Emmy Awards. She is best known for her roles in films such as Fatal Attraction, Dangerous Liaisons, and The Big Chill. In The Big Chill, CLOSE plays Sarah Cooper, a former college friend of the main characters who reconnects with them at a reunion.