Power Rangers Kimberley's life now from very different career to future comeback
For those who grew up in the '90s, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers was an essential part of childhood. The adventures of the multicoloured superheroes and their thrilling confrontations with villains like Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd had youngsters glued to the TV.
Amy Jo Johnson graced our screens as the original pink ranger Kimberly Hart when the show first aired in 1993, appearing in 138 episodes and three films until her departure in 1995. Reflecting on her iconic role with Entertainment Tonight last year, she recounted the first time she laid eyes on her legendary costume.
"I think at the time it was like, 'Oh my God! I'm gonna be wearing pink spandex on national television'," Bleeding Cool reported. "'What have I gotten myself into?'" Her character's journey ended when Kimberly handed over her ranger duties to new recruit, Katherine Hillard.
Amy has since led a vibrant but less action-packed life. Her acting career continued with appearances in series such as ER, Felicity, and Flashpoint, and she transitioned into directing, debuting short films like Bent in 2013 and Lines in 2014.
Her directorial prowess expanded with The Space Between in 2016 and the dark comedy Tammy's Always Dying three years later. Amy's creative talents extend into music; she's a singer-songwriter who released an EP called Still Here last year, reports the Mirror US.
In 2023, Netflix premiered a special Power Rangers reunion episode called Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always, which celebrated the show's storied 30-year legacy and featured several original characters. However, notably absent was Amy. Although there were rumours she had declined participation over financial disputes, she disputed these claims.
Addressing the speculation on X, formerly Twitter, she said: "Please stop saying I didn't do reunion because of money Simply not true. Maybe I just didn't want to wear spandex in my 50s...or couldn't go to NZ for a month. Or none of ur beeswax."
She shared that both she and the late White Ranger actor Jason David Frank, who passed away in November 2022, chose not to return "for our own reasons".
She had earlier deflected similar conjectures that year by stating: "For the record I never said no... I just didn't say yes to what was offered. But other fun stuff is in-store!"
Despite stepping away from her Power Ranger roots on screen, Amy did make a comeback by penning a four-part comic series entitled Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return, which she described as a "heartfelt love letter" to fans. Additionally, she continues to engage with enthusiasts at conventions, recalling her renowned tenure in the pink ranger suit.
Reflecting on her impact, she acknowledged: "I didn't understand what Kimberly represented until more recently." She added: "Kimberly wasn't Amy Jo, but it's really cool to have played a character that inspired so many girls in that way. It's probably one of the biggest blessings in my life."
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Daily Mirror
Dolly Parton reveals how to cope with loss in heartbreaking message to Kelly Clarkson
Country music icon, Dolly Parton, has reached out to American Idol star, Kelly Clarkson, after the death of the singer's ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, 48 Dolly Parton has offered her friend Kelly Clarkson some words of advice after the tragic death of her ex-husband. Brandon Blackstock died last week, aged 48, after losing his battle with cancer; five months after Dolly's husband, Carl Dean, passed away, leaving the Jolene star heartbroken. Dolly shared her words of wisdom for Kelly shortly after her friend and fellow country singer Reba McEntire — who was Blackstock's former stepmother — broke her silence about his death. Reaching out to Reba and Kelly, Dolly advised the women to focus on the happier memories they have of Brandon. It comes after it was revealed that the talent manager was in a relationship with Kelly's former assistant before he died. READ MORE: Ozzy Osbourne's 'played prank' on daughter Kelly at funeral from beyond the grave Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Dolly said: "I think that you just have to be grateful for the years that you've had with someone, and just try to remember the very best of all that." She also suggested that those dealing with grief should take the "energy" from those better times in the past and "just recycle "that' and "let that become a part of you." Dolly added that Kelly, who shares two children with Brandon, whom she was married to for seven years, should "honour" his memory, concluding that the star should take comfort in knowing that their loved ones "are in a better place than we are these days." When asked if she had spoken to Kelly since Brandon's death, Dolly admitted that she hadn't yet but would "catch up with her" because "I love Kelly." She explained: "No, I have not," adding that she had been busy promoting her new memoir Star Of The Show: My Life On Stage. "But I will, I'll catch up with her," Dolly added. The star also said that she would have a chance to see Reba soon, as they were going to be working together to sort out publicity for her new book. "I love Reba and I love Kelly," Dolly declared, before explaining into how difficult it is to keep up with her friends and their busy show business schedules. In March, Dolly suffered her own tragedy when her beloved husband, Carl, died after nearly 60 years of marriage to the 9 to 5 star. In a tearjerking tribute, Dolly looked on the "many wonderful years" the pair spent together as she shared deep love for Dean and thanked fans for their prayers. She said: "Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can't do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy." The couple had been married since 1966.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
Strictly star rushed to hospital in an ambulance from show rehearsals
A source close to the star shared an update on her health A&E dash Strictly star rushed to hospital in an ambulance from show rehearsals Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) STRICTLY star Nadiya Bychkova has been rushed to hospital today in an ambulance after an incident during rehearsals. The Mirror reports that the stunning pro, 35, suffered a fall and was taken to A&E after 999 was called. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Nadiya Bychkova was rushed to hospital after a fall Credit: Getty 2 Nadiya with her 2024 show partner Tom Dean Credit: PA An insider told the publication: 'It looked pretty nasty and no-one was taking any chances. The Strictly crew rushed into action and she was stretchered out.' A source close to the show added: "As a precaution, following a fall during rehearsals, Nadiya was taken to hospital for checks and is receiving full support from medical and welfare teams. "Rehearsals continue and the Strictly team are in close contact with Nadiya." It's currently unclear when Nadiya will return to rehearsals but it is believed she has been discharged from hospital after undergoing tests and is recuperating at home. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called at 12:37pm on Tuesday 12 August to reports of an incident at Regent's Park Road, NW1. We sent an ambulance crew to the scene and treated one person before taking them to hospital". A rep for the show, when contacted by The Sun, said: "We don't comment on personal medical matters." Nadiya's hospital dash comes as the BBC juggernaut has announced its first string of confirmed stars for the new series. The first name announced yesterday (Monday) was Gladiators hunk Nitro, aka Harry Aikines-Aryeetey. He competed in the Christmas special and impressed bosses. Three more names were then confirmed on The One Show. YouTube star reveals he's sixth celeb to sign up for Strictly Come Dancing's 2025 series Love Island winner Dani Dyer, Doctor Who and ER actress Alex Kingston and former pro footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink all made an appearance on the teatime staple. Earlier today, EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal, who plays Suki on the hit BBC soap, was revealed as part of the exciting line-up. And this evening, YouTube star George Clarke became the latest confirmed name. The rest of the line-up will be confirmed in the coming days, with the series hitting screens in September.
Graziadaily
2 days ago
- Graziadaily
Strictly 2025: Who Is Alex Kingston And What's Her Link To Ralph Fiennes
Alex Kingston will be shimmying into sequins and fake tan as she vies for Glitterball glory, after it's been announced that her next role is as a contestant on the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. The star of Doctor Who and ER said, 'Aaaaagghhh!!!!!!' as the news was announced on The One Show. Alex joins Dani Dyer, Gladiators star Nitro, former footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal, who have been confirmed for the 2025 line-up of BBC's dance competition so far. Alex has made no secret of her love for Strictly, saying in 2019, 'Sarah Hadland [who took part in 2024] and I talked about how much we'd like to do Strictly. Then I discovered she's a trained ballet dancer. So, I can't do it on a season when she is on it!' Ahead of the show's launch in September, here's everything to know about Alex… Alex Kingston ©for Pragnell Alex Kingston is an award-winning actress and star of stage and screen. Alex was born on 11 March 1963, making her 62 years old. Alex is best known for playing Dr Elizabeth Corday in medical drama series ER throughout the mid-90s and the Noughties. She's also recognised for portraying the Time Lord's companion River Song in Doctor Who. Other notable roles include Moll Flanders in The Fortunes And Misfortunes Of Moll Flanders, Dinah Lance in superhero drama series Arrow, Sarah Bishop in A Discovery Of Witches and Mrs Bennet in ITV period-drama Lost In Austen. Alex is married to TV producer and documentary maker Jonathan Stamp, who she wed in Italy in 2015. She has been married twice before: to actor Ralph Fiennes and to German journalist Florian Haertel, with whom she shares daughter Salome, 24. Alex Kingston and Ralph Fiennes ©Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Alex and Ralph met while they were both students at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and were together for ten years before they married in 1993. 'We were like strangers, very fragile,' she said. 'His mother was dying and somehow we thought the wedding was going to heal everything. But that was crazy, of course,' she said. Their relationship came to an end two years later when Ralph, then 32, had an affair with his Hamlet co-star Francesca Annis – who was 18 years his senior and played his on-stage mother. He left Alex in 1996, and they divorced the following year. She said that the split left her devastated. 'I was feeling worthless, that I would never find anyone else as good as my husband, which is ridiculous, but I had so little self-esteem,' she said. 'Divorce is awful but it is also something I don't regret happening to me because it has shaped who I am now.' Time has helped her heal. 'I feel no connection to him… It's been so long, I can't quite believe I was ever married to him,' Alex said in 2012. Shereen Low is a senior news and entertainment writer for Grazia UK, who enjoys watching everything from Love Island and Race Across The World to real-life crime shows and thrillers.
