Winona Ryder is an American actress who has starred in many films. She is best known for her roles in the 1988 film Beetlejuice, the 1990 film Edward Scissorhands, and the 1994 film Little Women. She has also appeared in other films such as Reality Bites, Mermaids, and The Age of Innocence. Ryder has been nominated for several awards, including two Academy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.