She’s best remembered for her iconic role in “Grease,” but there’s more to her story than what fans saw on-screen. After a two-decade break, she returned to Hollywood with a renewed passion and a striking new look.
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Her character in the 1978 Oscar-nominated film “Grease” may have been quirky and fun, but her life off-screen followed a different script. At the height of her career, she chose to walk away from the fast pace of Hollywood to focus on raising her children.
The actress attends the Tremaine Dance Conventions 35th Anniversary Tour on April 3, 2016 | Source: Getty Images
During her years away from acting, she found fulfillment in raising her children, later transitioning into a new role as a mentor for young actors. Her return to the public eye showed a woman comfortable in her own skin, having found the balance between family and career.
The actress with Kelly Ward and Barry Pearl on March 26, 2015, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
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Family and Career Changes
After nearly two decades away from the screen, the actress made her return in the late 1990s. Her first roles after her long hiatus were in the 1998 films “Slappy and the Stinkers” and “Can’t Hardly Wait.” These parts weren’t as high-profile as “Grease,” but they marked her quiet re-entry into the industry.
The actress attends a party in Hollywood on October 15, 2015 | Source: Getty Images
By this time, her children were grown, and she felt ready to reconnect with the world of acting. In 2015, she took on a more prominent role in the film “Black Mass,” which starred Johnny Depp. While her return to acting was a gradual process, it allowed her to step back into the spotlight when she felt ready.
Johnny Depp attends the premiere of “Black Mass” on October 11, 2015 | Source: Getty Images
