Bonnie Hunt

Biography

Bonnie Hunt is a beloved American actress, director, writer, and producer known for her improvisational comedy style and warm screen presence. Before fame, she worked as an oncology nurse in Chicago for five years while performing improv at the world-famous Second City. She became a household name in the 90s with roles in Beethoven, Jumanji, and Jerry Maguire. She also created, wrote, and starred in her own sitcom Life with Bonnie and hosted the daytime talk show The Bonnie Hunt Show. She is a staple of the Pixar/Disney family, having voiced characters in nearly every Pixar film since A Bug's Life, most notably Sally Carrera in Cars and Dolly in Toy Story. She reprises her role as Bonnie Hopps in Zootopia 2 (2025).