Questions about Patty Jenkins

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When and where was Patty Jenkins born?

Patricia Lea Jenkins was born on the 24th of July 1971 in Victorville, California. Her father William T. Jenkins served as a U.S. Air Force officer and fighter pilot who earned a Silver Star during the Vietnam War.

What film did Patty Jenkins direct that won an Oscar for Charlize Theron?

Patty Jenkins directed the 2003 feature film Monster which followed serial killer Aileen Wuornos. The film grossed $64.2 million worldwide and earned Charlize Theron her first and only Oscar to date for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

How much money did Patty Jenkins make from Wonder Woman compared to male directors?

Jenkins negotiated terms for her contract with Warner Brothers for an estimated seven to nine million dollars regarding Wonder Woman 1984. She succeeded in securing equal pay to male directors of similar-budget tentpoles.

Why did Patty Jenkins leave the project Thor: The Dark World?

Jenkins left after less than two months due to creative differences with Marvel Studios. Her vision for that project was described as a Romeo-and-Juliet-style space epic while Marvel preferred a different tone.

When was the second Wonder Woman movie released by Patty Jenkins?

Wonder Woman 1984 was released on the 25th of December 2020 due to the pandemic. Despite mixed critical reception Jenkins continued to defend the film as a stylistic homage to 1980s superhero media.