Single White Female star Jennifer Jason Leigh is nearly unrecognizable for rare outing in LA
The actress, 63 - who is known for her roles in films such as the 90s cult classic Single White Female - was seen enjoying a relaxing summer stroll in a quiet neighborhood with a male companion.
She kept it casual wearing a pair of burgundy-colored sweatpants as well as a long-sleeved gray top.
Leigh slipped into a comfy sneakers and added a cream-colored sunhat on top of her blonde locks.
The Oscar-nominated star cradled a water bottle in the crook of her arm while also holding fresh fruit in her hand.
Jennifer kicked off her successful acting career in the 70s and has worked alongside a number of stars over the years including Natalie Portman, Tim Roth, Kurt Russell, Christian Bale and Samuel L. Jackson.
Leigh - who is the daughter of screenwriter Barbara Turner and actor Vic Morrow - first began making small appearances in shows such as The Waltons and Family.
In 1982, she starred in the comedic film Fast Times At Ridgemont High with Phoebe Cates, Sean Penn and Judge Reinhold.
The actress continued to take on roles in projects throughout the 80s and gained wider recognition when she played a leading role in Last Exit To Brooklyn (1989).
In 1992, Jennifer appeared alongside Bridget Fonda in the cult classic Single White Female, which was based on the 1990 thriller novel titled SWF Seeks Same by John Lutz.
The premise followed: 'A woman advertising for a new roommate finds that something very strange is going on with the tenant who decides to move in,' per IMDB.
A sequel in 2005 was released and The Roommate (2011) - which starred Leighton Meester and Minka Kelly - also had a similar storyline to the cult classic.
While talking to Interview Magazine back in 2015, Jennifer Jason Leigh - who played antagonist Hedra in the 1992 film - opened up about playing that kind of character.
'I certainly enjoy playing those types of people. They're easier to play in a way, because they're farther away from who you are, but you can tap into things you would never act out on in your own life, or never expose to everyone,' she stated.
'They're the things nightmares and dreams are made of, but they're not anywhere you would actually want to go or dwell in.
The Weeds actress added, 'It's fun to do that in a really safe, creative way, and probably really healthy, I think.'
Earlier this year in March, it was revealed that the movie is set to get a reboot - with Jenna Ortega and Taylor Russell in talks to take on the leading roles.
Leigh also went on to star in additional films such as Georgia (1995), Washington Square (1997), Road To Perdition (2002) and The Machinist (2004).
She also jumped to the television screen when she played a recurring role in the series Weeds.
Jennifer received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Quentin Tarantino's western thriller The Hateful Eight (2015).
The movie had also starred Kurt Russell, Samuel L. Jackson, Tim Roth, Walton Goggins and Michael Madsen.
During a past interview with The Guardian, Leigh reflected on having the chance to work with the Oscar-winning director.
'He just sees you and what you're capable of. That's such a blessing, and it really made me remember who I was as an actress; I just had forgotten,' she said of Tarantino.
'Not in a bitter or sad way; it was just like I didn't feel particularly meaningful or relevant right now. I was okay with it, I had other things going on and that's fine. It's just the way things go.'
She added, 'This is really remarkable for me. Honestly, I still look at the poster for The Hateful Eight and I can't believe I'm in the movie. I love it so much and the experience was so grand. It really was exceptional.'
Jennifer later appeared in the sci-fi movie Annihilation (2018) and Sharp Stick (2022).
The star also starred in the Netflix series Atypical for a total of four seasons from 2017 until 2021.
She collaborated with Chris Pine in his 2023 movie Poolman which he not only starred in, but also wrote, produced and directed.
Leigh played Lorraine Lyon in the fifth season of the crime drama series Fargo from 2023-2024.
While talking to Vanity Fair, the actress reflected on taking on a larger role in television instead of film.
Alongside her thriving Hollywood career, Jennifer is also mom to son Rohmer, 15, whom she shares with ex-husband Noah Baumbach; Baumbach seen with Rohmer and wife Greta Gerwig in 2024 in Hollywood
'Yeah, TV's great now. When I was coming up, TV was a stepping stone to film. Everyone wanted to make movies. Those were where the great parts were. Now a lot of the best writing is TV. You just want the great role.'
Leigh added, 'There's not really a difference of where it's going to end up or what it's specifically for initially, because everything's going to end up on Netflix or Apple or Max - it's all going to end up there.
'You just hope that people can see it and they're not watching it on their phones, but even if they are, they seem to be getting it.'
Alongside her thriving Hollywood career, Jennifer is also mom to son Rohmer, 15, whom she shares with ex-husband Noah Baumbach.
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