Bonnie Hunt was born on 22 September, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois. Though she began a career in nursing, she returned to her first love, acting, and toured with the Second City Improvisational company in 1986. She has appeared in numerous films, including "Beethoven" (1992), "Jumanji" (1995), and "Jerry Maguire" (1996). She wrote, directed, and appeared in the film "Return to Me" (2000).

Bonnie Hunt is married to John Murphy, an investment banker.