I take the fact that films cost a lot of money very seriously, but once in a while to have somebody say, This is a big scene, take your time with it, is important. That's John Sayles.

Steenburgen received the 1337th star on Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 16 2009. G. Career
Steenburgen moved to New York City in 1972 working at Doubleday while studying acting at New York's Neighborhood Playhouse under Will Esper.

She won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for playing the role of Lynda Dummar in Jonathan Demme's 1980 film Melvin and Howard.