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Express Tribune
2 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.
Fox News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
‘80s star Kelly LeBrock ‘ran away' from Hollywood for goats, grandkids and simpler life
'80s star Kelly LeBrock is reflecting on why she abruptly left Hollywood at the height of her fame. The 65-year-old actress launched her modeling career when she was 16 and later rose to stardom with leading roles in 1984's "The Woman in Red" and 1985's "Weird Science." In 1987, LeBrock married action star Steven Seagal, with whom she later co-starred in the 1990 hit "Hard to Kill." The former couple welcomed three children before their highly publicized divorce in 1996. Following their split, LeBrock quit the entertainment industry and moved to a ranch near Santa Barbara, California, where she raised her children. During a recent interview with Fox News Digital, LeBrock recalled her decision to flee the spotlight for a simpler life. "I ran away. I didn't step away," LeBrock clarified. "I ran away." She continued, "I was never impressed with myself or Hollywood. I never really cared about it. And I did the right thing." "You know, I could always go back to a career, but I couldn't go back to my children," Lebrock 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." The New York native, who was also raised in London, and Seagal are parents to daughter Annaliza, 38, son Dominic, 35, and daughter Arissa, 32. While speaking with Fox News Digital, LeBrock shared an update on her children's lives now. She noted that Annaliza works as a deputy sheriff in Siskiyou County, which is located in the northwestern part of California. Lebrock said that Dominic is currently in Russia, where he is "just starting a film production." "And I have my lovely youngest daughter who can do whatever she likes," LeBrock said of Arissa, with whom she co-starred in the 2017 Lifetime reality show "Growing Up Supermodel." In addition to modeling and acting, Arissa has pursued a career in professional wrestling. "She's brilliant at everything," Lebrock added. So I'm proud of them. I have three wonderful grandchildren." Meanwhile, LeBrock said she has continued to enjoy her quiet life on her ranch in rural Southern California. "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." "So, I really ran away," LeBrock said. "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." While LeBrock noted that it was her divorce from Seagal that prompted her exit from Hollywood, she explained that she really never felt comfortable in the industry. "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. LeBrock was one of the industry's top models in the 1970s before embarking on her acting career. Shortly after her star-making turn in "Weird Science," LeBrock became the face of a beauty campaign for the Pantene haircare line and famously appeared in a shampoo commercial in which she delivered the now-iconic line "Don't hate me because I'm beautiful." In a 2012 interview with Allure magazine, LeBrock recalled that she was initially uncomfortable with saying the line and almost left the audition. "I used to be so insecure and self-conscious that if anybody even looked at me, I'd go red," LeBrock told the outlet. "So even though it was obviously tongue-in-cheek, it was really difficult to say, 'Don't hate me because I'm beautiful.'" During her interview with Fox News Digital, LeBrock explained that she has gained more confidence as she has aged. "I never thought I was beautiful," she shared. "I feel more beautiful now than I did then. And that's sad. Youth is wasted on the young, that's for sure." Looking back, LeBrock said that adjusting to her life in "the wilderness" wasn't that difficult. "I grew up in a very isolated area, the five, six years of my life, playing in fields and unattended by parents," she recalled. "And that saved my soul. I think when you can be in nature and be without people, then you get to know yourself, and you're comfortable." However, LeBrock explained that ranch life was not without its perils. "There's mountain lions and big rattlesnakes and tarantulas and bears, but the lions are big," she said. "And the last time I saw one, I ran home on my horse, and I haven't been down to that area since, because they're pretty big." LeBrock told Fox News Digital that she was disheartened by today's culture, which she noted was more disconnected from nature. She pointed out how technology's increasingly dominant role in daily life has limited human interaction. "I'm really sad for our society," she said. "You go into an airport, you go into a restaurant, nobody's talking. They're all on their phones. It's like a sickness. It's like a drug. And I don't want any part of that. It's just confusing to me." Despite permanently moving away from Hollywood, LeBrock has made occasional forays back into her former profession. Over the years, she has made appearances in movies, most recently taking on the role of Donna, a grieving mother and former gangster's ex-wife, in the 2021 comedy "Tomorrow's Today." She has also competed on reality shows, including "Celebrity Fit Club" and "Hell's Kitchen." This year, LeBrock and her "Weird Science" co-stars are celebrating the movie's 40th anniversary. Directed by John Hughes, the Frankenstein-inspired science fiction comedy followed nerdy teenage best friends Wyatt (Ilan Mitchell-Smith) and Gary (Anthony Michael Hall), who create their dream girl with the help of a computer. LeBrock played their dream girl named Lisa, who possesses the looks of a model, the intelligence of Albert Einstein, the fashion sense of David Lee Roth, along with superpowers including teleportation and time manipulation. The actress remembered feeling some trepidation after she arrived on set for the first time. "It was only my second film, and it had been filming for six weeks," she said. "So to be sort of unknown to go into a film that's been filming that long with a tribe of people who were all very interwoven, they already were good actors and everything — that was a bit frightening. It was like the first day at boarding school." "And John Hughes was such a child and just an amazing human being," she added. "And yeah, the cast of characters speak for themselves." LeBrock told Fox News Digital that she never imagined "Weird Science" would become so iconic. "You never think about when you're doing something, what's gonna happen," she said. "You just wanna do a good job and go home. No, you never know. And then sometimes you think something's gonna be great, and it falls flat on its butt. So yeah, chance is a fine thing." Robert Downey Jr. also played a minor role in the movie. LeBrock recalled that the "Iron Man" star was a "complete character" on set. "We never knew how big he was going to be and to have such a small role in an iconic film was interesting to watch how he grew and how he saved his life basically by getting straight," she said. "That's a cool story." While speaking with Fox News Digital, LeBrock reflected on why the film continues to resonate with audiences today. "Because we had fun in those days," she explained. "There weren't all these complications that are here today. People actually looked like how they looked. It was just a fun, easygoing period in life." "Where if we had cameras and smartphones in those days, we'd all be arrested," LeBrock added.
North Wales Live
31-07-2025
- Science
- North Wales Live
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