Lea Thompson After 'Back to the Future': What Has She Been Up To?
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Lea Thompson and Michael J. Fox
The 'Back to the Future' movies turned Michael J. Fox into a big star as "Marty McFly." But it wasn't just him who gained from it. Lea Thompson, who played his on-screen mom "Lorraine," also saw her career take off thanks to the trilogy.
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Lea Thompson
In 1985, 'Back to the Future' marked one of Lea Thompson's early major roles. Just two years prior, she had appeared in 'Jaws,' establishing herself as a rising star in Hollywood. Since then, her success as an actress has shown no signs of slowing down.
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Lea Thompson
Despite several years passing since Lea Thompson's breakthrough, she remains as active as ever in her career. She continues to make regular appearances in both films and TV series. Some notable examples include her roles in shows like 'Scorpion,' 'Star Trek: Picard,' and 'The Spencer Sisters,' as well as films like 'Little Women' and 'Unplugging.'
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Lea Thompson
In addition to her acting skills, Lea Thompson has proven herself as a director in recent years. She also showcased her dancing talents, achieving sixth place in 'Dancing with the Stars,' in 2014.
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Lea Thompson, Zoey Deutch
Lea Thompson has also enjoyed personal happiness. She has been happily married to director Howard Deutch since 1989. The couple has two daughters, Madelyn and Zoey Deutsch, both of whom have followed in their mother's footsteps in the acting industry.