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She pursued serious acting, replacing Susan Sarandon in the off-Broadway play Extremities and earning critical praise. Not every project succeeded, but she continued to push beyond expectations.

Her personal life drew scrutiny, particularly during her relationship with Ryan O’Neal, and a 1997 appearance on Late Show with David Letterman sparked rumors she later dismissed as playful nerves. Years earlier, she had charmed audiences on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, glowing in a red dress while discussing a haircut meant to distance herself from Jill Munroe.