In 1977 she graduated from the National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw.

She had previously starred in another Kieslowski film, Bez końca.

[5] She is also widely known for her portrayal of Telimena in Andrzej Wajda's 1999 film Pan Tadeusz, an adaptation of Adam Mickiewicz's epic poem of the same name.

[6] She was honoured with the Polish Academy Award for Best Actress for that role.

In 2008 she was one of the contestants of the Polish version of Soapstar Superstar reality singing competition.