Claire Danes turns 44: a look back (64 images)

Actress Claire Danes poses at the premiere of "Brokedown Palace" on August 10, 1999 in New York City. Danes plays Alice Marano in the film. File Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI

Danes poses after appearing in Eve Ensler's play "The Vagina Monologues" at the V Day 2001 post performance party after the benefit presentation of the play at Madison Square Garden on February 10, 2001 in New York City. File Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI

Danes (L), and then boyfriend Ben Lee, pose for pictures at the 2002 VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on October 15, 2002. File Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI

Danes poses at the Costume Institute's Spring 2003 Goddess exhibition and gala at the Metropolitan Museum in New York City on April 28, 2003. File Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI