The Beast in Me, a new psychological thriller on Netflix, centres around the character of Aggie Wiggs, a reclusive author.

American actress Claire Danes portrays the emotionally fragile author, who is dealing with the devastating loss of her son.

Her compelling performance has sparked curiosity among fans about her personal life, including whether she has children herself.

The 46 year old star has an impressive list of accolades to her name, including Emmys and Golden Globes, and was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world in 2012.

Born in Manhattan, her mother was a sculptor and printmaking artist, while her father was a photographer. She also has an older brother, Asa, who works as a lawyer, reports the Express . Her mother Carla later took on the role of Clair

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