Which profession does Annette Bening's character have in the 1999 film "American Beauty"?

Explanation

The American actress Annette Bening (born 1958) started her acting career on the theatre stage, and only moved into making tv and films in the late 1980s. She was nominated for an Academy Award for her fourth film, "The Grifters" (1990) and again in 2000 for her role as the desperate real estate broker Carolyn in the film "American Beauty". She is also known for her roles in "Mars Attacks!", "Being Julia" and "Open Range". In 2011 she was nominated for an Oscar for her performance in "The Kids are Alright", where she plays opposite Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo. Benning is married to the actor Warren Beatty.