Sissy Spacek is an American actress, singer, and songwriter who has been active in the entertainment industry since the 1970s. She is best known for her roles in films such as Carrie, Coal Miner's Daughter, and The Help. She won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Coal Miner's Daughter. Spacek has also been nominated for several other awards, including Golden Globe Awards and Emmy Awards. She is also a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, having released several albums throughout her career.