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Kelly LeBrock, best known for her roles in Weird Science and The Woman in Red, recently stepped back into the spotlight with a rare red carpet appearance. The actress attended the Vanderpump Foundation Dog Gala dressed in a tailored blazer, leather pants, and rugged cowboy boots marked with her initials. The annual charity program is hosted by Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Lisa Vanderpump and dedicated to dog rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming initiatives.
Life Away From Hollywood
LeBrock exited the entertainment industry years ago following her highly public and challenging divorce from action icon Steven Seagal. Since then, she has adopted a quiet life on a remote ranch in Santa Ynez, California, situated almost three hours north of Los Angeles. She rarely attends public events, choosing instead to concentrate on her land, animals, and personal peace.
“I don’t really go out anymore. I’m sort of a bit of a recluse, but I like it like that,” LeBrock stated to The Daily Mail on the red carpet. “I gave up diamonds for dirt, and I have a big ranch that I have horses and cattle and dogs and chickens, and I take care of it myself… I have one man, one day a week that comes and helps.”
A Ranch She Calls Home
LeBrock has resided on her Santa Ynez property for over 35 years and states it as deeply meaningful. She regarded the ranch as “a little gem of its own. I live in church. The countryside there is so incredible.” Despite her wish for solitude, her love for animals and a latest skin cancer scare urged her to attend the Beverly Hills gala. She cited that she was “happy” to support Vanderpump’s Dog Gala and its goal to safeguard vulnerable dogs.
From Fashion Icon to Film Star
A native New Yorker, LeBrock started her career as a model and rapidly rose to international fame as the face of Christian Dior. Her change into acting saw her cast in characters that defined her screen personality as the idealized vision of beauty. In The Woman in Red, she portrayed a captivating woman who becomes the obsession of Gene Wilder’s character. Soon after, she appeared in Weird Science as the literal “perfect woman,” created by two teenage boys featured by Anthony Michael Hall and Ilan Mitchell-Smith.
Stepping Away From the Spotlight
Although her early movies brought her widespread popularity, LeBrock preferred not to remain in Hollywood’s fast lane. After being present in only a handful of extra projects, she deliberately stepped back from acting and public life, giving priority to privacy and family over fame.
Marriages and Motherhood
LeBrock married The Woman in Red producer Victor Drai in 1984, though the relationship concluded in divorce two years later. In 1987, she married Steven Seagal, and the pair had three children, Annaliza, Dominic, and Arissa before divorcing in 1994.
Protecting Her Children From Public Scrutiny
Looking back on the impact of her divorce, LeBrock previously stated the reasons why she preferred to raise her children far from Hollywood. “When I split with Steven, the divorce was very ugly, and details of the case were on the evening news,” she told The Daily Mail in 2013. “I didn’t want my kids seeing it, so I simply got rid of the TV. I moved my kids out of L.A. so they could grow up with real people the kids of gas pump attendants, plumbers and real family people.”
A Selective Return to Acting
While she currently rarely appears on screen, LeBrock has taken on occasional characters. In 2015, she appeared in the Starz original A Prince for Christmas, featuring Ariana, the queen of the fictional European kingdom of Balemont.
Choosing Purpose Over Fame
Now, Kelly LeBrock lives largely out of the public eye, dedicating her time to her ranch, her animals, and causes she believes in. Her presence at the Vanderpump Foundation Dog Gala showed not a return to Hollywood, but a moment of support for a goal aligned with the life she has embraced.
FAQs:
Q1. Why did Kelly LeBrock attend the Vanderpump Dog Gala?
She attended to support animal welfare and dog rescue programs. The mission aligned closely with her personal values.
Q2. Does Kelly LeBrock still act regularly?
No, she rarely appears on screen now. She only accepts selective roles on occasion.
