Anne Heche is an American actress, director and screenwriter known for her roles in films such as Donnie Brasco, Six Days Seven Nights, Psycho, and Volcano. She also starred as the lead in the television series Men in Trees. She has received numerous awards and nominations for her acting, including an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Besides her acting career, she is also an active LGBTQ rights advocate and philanthropist. She is a strong and independent woman, who has been involved in many successful projects since the start of her career.