Kelly LeBrock was one of the most popular shining stars in the ’80s, who left fans stunned when she gave up the glitzy life to lead a simple life away on a ranch. In a recent conversation with Fox News Digital, the diva reflected how she didn’t just step out, but rather ‘ran away’ from the film industry at the height of her fame.
Unlike many others, the former actress admitted that she was never impressed with her work or the industry as a whole. However, Kelly made the change after her messy divorce with actor, Steven Seagal to prioritise her kids. As many new-gen fans might be unaware of their past, let’s dive into what led to the split of a popular ‘power-couple’ from the ’80s.
Kelly LeBrock and Steven Seagal’s controversial love story
Kelly Lebrock, who found fame through her roles in films like The Woman In Red and Weird Science, became a leading face in the 80s. But her life changed in 1987 when she met martial arts star, Steven Seagal. Initially, it seemed like a fairy-tale romance in Hollywood as Kelly once described how the actor, who was fluent in Japanese, could practice acupuncture and play multiple instruments impressed her.
But behind closed doors, their marriage was far from picture-perfect. According to Steven, who was in the middle of his divorce with his first wife, Miyako Fujitani, had an unexpected affair with his co-star, Kelly Lebrock and the duo tied the knot after a year in 1987. They worked together in the popular 1990 film, Hard To Kill and welcomed three kids, Annaliza, Dominic, and Arissa.
What led to Kelly LeBrock and Steven Seagal’s publicised split?
Soon, cracks began to appear in Kelly LeBrock and Steven Seagal’s relationship. As per US Weekly, new reports suggested that Steven had an alleged affair with the family’s nanny, Arissa Wolf. Plus, he faced s**ual harassment allegations from Raenne Malone, Nicole Selinger, and Christine Keeve, who were employees of Warner Bros, reported The Things. He reportedly had an out-of-court settlement with them where he paid USD 50,000 for their silence. However, the actress maintained they parted ways due to ‘irreconcilable differences’ and dragged their marriage for her kids.
Kelly LeBrock left Hollywood after her split with Steven Seagal
Earlier, Kelly LeBrock might have termed her divorce a result of differences with Steven, but in later years, she expressed sharper criticism of her ex-husband. She referred to him as a ‘tragedy of Hollywood’, hinting at his legal troubles and s**ual harassment allegations as a sign that he lost his way in Hollywood. On the other hand, the actress left the industry, sold her Beverly Hills home and moved with her children to a ranch near Santa Barbara. Talking to Daily Mail, Kelly admitted that she ‘became a hermit’ to shield her kids from the media fuss after her split. Sharing some details behind choosing the new life, Kelly said:
“When I split with Steven, the divorce was very ugly, and details of the case were on the evening news. 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. I feared everything and didn’t want to leave the house. Now, I clean the pool myself, muck out the pigs and the horses.”
Well, Kelly Lebrock might have shifted away from Hollywood, but she continues to be happy in a simple life with her three kids and three grandkids.
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