Ashley Judd is a popular American actress who has acted in many women oriented roles. She showcased her outstanding acting talent in movies like "High Crimes", "Double Jeopardy", "Ruby in paradise" etc.

Ashley Judd was born in 1961 for a singer and marketing analyst in Granada Hills. Ashley Judd's mother and singer are well known singers. She did her school studies in many of schools around Carolina and did modeling assignments as well. She did modeling officially in Japan in the one year break she had during her school studies.

Throughout 1990s, Ashley Judd acted in prominent roles in the popular television series. She played the role of a Starfleet officer in the "Star Trek" series. She acted as the daughter to Alex in her another television series "Sisters". In 1992, Judd made her debut in major role in the film "Kuffs". In 1993, Ashley Judd played the leading female role in the movie, "Ruby in Paradise" for which she won the special jury prize in Victor Nunez's Sundance film festival.

With her outstanding performance in catchy strong women oriented roles in her movies throughout 1990s, Ashley Judd was able to achieve significant fame and popularity in Hollywood as a successful actress. Later she appeared in challenging major roles in the thrillers like "Kiss The Girls" and "Double Jeopardy".

Along with the successful acting career, Judd also achieved success in her modeling career. She is the face of many magazines and clothing companies. Goody's clothing company named a specific fashion pattern on her name which is called as "AJ collections". Judd admitted her interest in the modeling for clothing industry and said she is very comfortable with the current trends and fashion.

Ashley Judd is also involved in social welfare associations. She is the global ambassador for YouthAIDS, an international program for AIDS prevention and treatment.