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Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kelly LeBrock reflects on leaving Hollywood for family and ranch life ahead of 'Weird Science' anniversary
Actress and former model Kelly LeBrock has spoken about her decision to leave Hollywood at the height of her career, prioritising family life and a quieter existence. LeBrock began modelling at 16 and rose to fame with roles in The Woman in Red (1984) and Weird Science (1985). She later starred alongside her then-husband, Steven Seagal, in Hard to Kill (1990). The couple divorced in 1996, after which LeBrock moved to a ranch in rural Southern California to raise their three children. 'I ran away. I didn't step away,' LeBrock told Fox News Digital, explaining she wanted to focus on her children rather than her career, having been sent to boarding school at a young age. Her eldest daughter, Annaliza, works as a deputy sheriff in California; her son, Dominic, is in Russia, starting a film production; and her youngest daughter, Arissa, has pursued modelling, acting, and professional wrestling. Now 65, LeBrock tends to animals including chickens, goats, horses, and dogs. She is developing a pet care product and says she has no plans to return to Hollywood full-time. She described herself as shy and a homebody, spending much of the COVID-19 pandemic alone. Reflecting on Weird Science, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, LeBrock recalled initial nerves joining the cast midway through filming. Directed by John Hughes, the film became a cult classic, also featuring a young Robert Downey Jr. LeBrock said she never anticipated its lasting popularity. While she occasionally takes on acting roles, LeBrock remains committed to rural living. 'Life's good now,' she said, adding that she values time in nature over the pressures of the entertainment industry.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kelly LeBrock reveals why she ‘ran away' from Hollywood to embrace ranch life
Kelly LeBrock was everywhere in the '80s. The model-turned-actress who lit up the screen in The Woman in Red (1984) and Weird Science (1985). But at 65, she is more likely to be wrangling goats than walking a red carpet. In an interview with Fox News Digital, LeBrock said she did not just step away from Hollywood; she bolted. 'I ran away,' she said. 'I was never impressed with myself or Hollywood. I never really cared about it. And I did the right thing.' Kelly LeBrock, a prominent figure in the '80s, left Hollywood to focus on raising her children.(@KellyLeBrock/X) After marrying action star Steven Seagal in 1987 and co-starring with him in Hard to Kill (1990), LeBrock had three children. Their divorce in 1996 was messy and public. Soon after, she left Los Angeles for a ranch near Santa Barbara, determined to raise her kids herself. 'I could always go back to a career, but I couldn't go back to my children. I grew up in boarding school at five years old. I didn't want that story for them,' she told Fox News. Also read: It was hard: Kristin Scott Thomas on directing herself Inside Kelly LeBrock's life on the ranch LeBrock's daily life is quieter now. 'I have a bevy of animals… chickens, sheep, goats, horses, dogs, cats,' she said. Makeup is low on her priority list - 'The hardest thing is getting those chin hairs out of my chin,' she joked. She's currently working on Kelly Care, a line of pet wound and grooming products. But LeBrock has no plans of returning to films. She admits the industry was never her comfort zone. 'The crowd is very ugly, and I didn't want any part of that. I'm really quite shy, and I'm a homebody.' During COVID, she spent nearly two years alone 'in the wilderness,' learning she preferred it that way. These days, her oldest daughter, Annaliza, works as a deputy sheriff in Siskiyou County. LeBrock's son, Dominic, is in Russia starting a film production. Youngest daughter Arissa - who once starred alongside her mom on Growing Up Supermodel - has tried modeling, acting, and even professional wrestling. 'She is brilliant at everything. I'm proud of them. I have three wonderful grandchildren,' LeBrock said. Also read: Emma Thompson reveals how Trump 'stalked' her, asked for date after her divorce; 'I'd love you to come and stay at…' LeBrock's rare appearances LeBrock still pops up occasionally in films and reality TV. Her 2021 comedy Tomorrow's Today was a rare recent role. This year marks Weird Science's 40th anniversary, a film she never expected to become a cult classic. 'You never know. Sometimes you think something's gonna be great, and it falls flat… chance is a fine thing,' she said. Reflecting on the '80s, she said the era's appeal was its lack of complication. FAQs Why did Kelly LeBrock leave Hollywood? She told Fox News Digital she 'ran away' to focus on raising her children after her divorce from Steven Seagal. What is Kelly LeBrock doing now? She lives on a ranch in rural Southern California with animals and is developing a pet care product line. How many children does Kelly LeBrock have? She has three children: Annaliza, Dominic, and Arissa. What was Kelly LeBrock's breakthrough role? Her breakout was in The Woman in Red (1984), followed by Weird Science (1985). Has Kelly LeBrock returned to acting? She was most recently seen in the 2021 comedy Tomorrow's Today.
Mint
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
'Hollywood was ugly': 80s star Kelly LeBrock reveals why she ran away from fame and vanished into the wilderness
Kelly LeBrock, the iconic star of 1980s hits 'The Woman in Red' and 'Weird Science', has opened up about why she turned her back on Hollywood at the peak of her fame and chose a quieter life away from the spotlight. Now 65, the British-American actress began modelling at the age of 16 before making the transition to film, quickly rising to stardom. In 1987, she married action star Steven Seagal, with whom she shared the screen in Hard to Kill (1990). The pair had three children before divorcing in 1996. Following the highly publicised split, LeBrock walked away from the entertainment industry and moved to a ranch near Santa Barbara, California, dedicating herself to raising her family. In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, she candidly reflected on that life-changing decision. 'I was never impressed with myself or Hollywood. I never really cared about it. And I did the right thing,' LeBrock said, explaining her choice to retreat from fame in favour of family life. "You know, I could always go back to a career, but I couldn't go back to my children," she added. "And that was the most important thing to me was raising my children, because I grew up in boarding school. At five [years old], I was sent away. And I didn't want to have that story for my children." LeBrock, who was born in New York and raised in London, is mother to Annaliza, 38, Dominic, 35, and Arissa, 32. During the interview, she gave a rare update on their lives: Annaliza is currently serving as a deputy sheriff in Siskiyou County, California, while Dominic has recently started working on a film production in Russia. "And I have my lovely youngest daughter who can do whatever she likes," LeBrock said of Arissa, who appeared alongside her mother in the 2017 Lifetime reality series 'Growing Up Supermodel'. LeBrock described her current life as peaceful and grounded, far removed from the fast pace of Hollywood. "I have a bevy of animals, which is what I was doing," she said. "I was taking care of the chickens and the sheep and the goats and the horses and the dogs and the cats." Reflecting further, she added, 'So, I really ran away. I mean, the hardest thing for me is not putting on makeup or trying to look nice. It's trying to get those chin hairs out of my chin. And it's a whole new world. What can I say? But I'm excited about my future. I'm developing a Kelly Care product, which is going to help people with their wounds for their pets and grooming. And I'm excited about that, but not interested in Hollywood.' "The crowd is very ugly, and I didn't want any part of that," she said. "I'm really quite shy, and I'm a homebody. I spent the two years of COVID completely by myself, pretty much in the wilderness. And you learn a lot about yourself when you're not in the noise." "And yeah, life's good now," LeBrock added. Though her departure from the entertainment industry followed her divorce, LeBrock admitted that she had always felt out of place in the world of fame and celebrity.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Martin Short reflects on 'emotional ups and downs' of ex-girlfriend Gilda Radner: 'I fell for her, madly'
Martin Short has fond memories of late Saturday Night Live cast member Gilda Radner. Short described Radner, who died in 1989, as "just so original," and reminisced on "the size of her purse" and the "fullness of her hair" on a recent episode of Amy Poehler's Good Hang podcast. "And, you know, I fell for her madly," Watch the conversation below, with the part about Radner beginning about 38 minutes in. "She was just ... I've said this before, but every girl wanted to be her best friend," said Short, who was later an SNL cast member himself. "And every guy wanted to go out with her." The two began dating when he was 22 and she was 26, after meeting in a Toronto production of Godspell in 1972. They dated on and off for a couple of years, but it ultimately didn't work out. Related: Original SNL cast members Jane Curtin and Laraine Newman honor late costar Gilda Radner at 50th anniversary special "Gilda had, you know, emotional ups and downs," Short explained. "And I had just gone through a period where my parents had died, and my mother had died. And all she wanted to do was live. And she was the happiest person in the world." The Only Murders in the Building star's brother died when he was 12, followed by his mother and his father, when he was 17 and 20."So, to me, one of the issues that Gilda and I had, that we'd have fights about was, I think, 'What do you have to be not happy about? You're talented. You have family money. Everyone loves you. Everyone wants to be your friend. Everyone wants to date you. No one is funnier. you get the biggest laughs of anyone on stage. You know? But I was only 22. I didn't understand." Radner was part of the "Not Ready for Prime-Time Players" chosen for SNL's debut in 1975. Her characters such as Baba Wawa and Roseanne Roseannadanna made her a fan favorite. She went on to star in movies including The Woman in Red and Haunted Honeymoon. Related: Tina Fey is 'haunted every day' by Steve Martin telling her this at SNL While it didn't work out between her and Short, she went on to marry and divorce former SNL bandleader G.E. Smith. She married late actor Gene Wilder in 1984, and they were together until she died of ovarian cancer at 42. Meanwhile, Short married actress and singer Nancy Dolman, who was also part of the Godspell cast, in 1980. They were together until she died in 2010. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
