Geena's In Command

Geena Davis arrives at the 71st Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles on March 21, 1999, where she was the host of the Oscar pre-show. Davis is no stranger to Oscar night, having been nominated for her work in the 1991 film "Thelma and Louise," and winning the award for her performance in 1988's "The Accidental Tourist."

Davis poses for photographers as she arrives to the 52nd annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sept. 10, 2000. That same year, Davis' sitcom, "The Geena Davis Show," hit airwaves on ABC.

Geena Davis stands with co-stars Jonathan Lipnicki and Stuart Little at the unveiling of the "Stuart Little 2" boutique at FAO Schwartz in New York on July 18, 2000. Davis played Mrs. Eleanor Little in all three film incarnations of the popular children's book.

Geena Davis speaks at a news conference defending women's educational and athletic opportunities as protected under Title IX in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 26, 2003. Davis is an avid athlete, who even tried to qualify for the U.S. Olympic archery team in 1999.

A pregnant Geena Davis and her husband, Dr. Reza Jarrahy, attend the 6th Annual Costume Guild Awards reception in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Feb. 21, 2004. Jarrahy and Davis have three children together: daughter Alizeh Keshvar and fraternal twins Kian William and Kaiis Steven.

Geena Davis, right, and fellow "Thelma and Louise" co-star Susan Sarandon watch as a model walks the runway during the Of Corsets For A Good Cause event in Los Angeles on Oct. 20, 2004.

Geena Davis poses with her award for Best Actress in a Drama Series during the 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Jan. 16, 2006. The actress won the award for her portrayal of the first American woman president on ABC's "Commander in Chief."

Geena Davis attends a cocktail reception to celebrate the DVD release of the first season of her drama "Commander in Chief" in Los Angeles on June 26, 2006. Despite Davis' Emmy-nominated portrayal of President Mackenzie Allen, the series finale of the show aired on June 14, 2006.