- “The Woman in Red” star chose to give up popularity for her three kids after a painful divorce.
- Kelly LeBrock chose hermit life: she mucks out the pigs and grows vegetables.
- Her children were raised without TV for 24 years.
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LeBrock entered the world of modeling when she was 16 and soon rose to fame as she got featured on the cover pages of multiple magazines. She made it big as a model before moving towards acting.
The American actress and model worked in multiple hit movies in the ’80s and ’90s. Her initial film appearances were in “The Woman in Red,” “Weird Science,” and “Hard to Kill.”
A photo of Kelly LeBrock from a magazine photoshoot in the early 1980s | Source: Getty Images
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However, things weren’t as perfect as they seemed in the actress’ life. She went through a turbulent time in her personal and professional that she opened up about in different interviews.
Kelly LeBrock on November 13, 1985 in West Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
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While LeBrock was at the peak of her career after proving herself in the field of acting, she tied the knot with the “Hard to Kill” actor Steven Seagal. The couple welcomed three children, but their marriage didn’t last long.
Steven Seagal and Kelly LeBrock with their first child in Bevely Hills, California, on April 13, 1989 | Source: Getty Images
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Nine years after exchanging vows, LeBrock divorced Seagal, but that wasn’t the only life-changing event of her life. Soon after parting ways with her ex, the actress quit acting for reasons she opened up about in her interviews.
After leaving a lucrative career in Hollywood, the actress decided to live in the wilderness. She spent the next two decades away from the Hollywood lifestyle.
Kelly LeBrock and Steven Seagal on November 20, 1987 at Jimmy’s Restaurant in Beverly Hills, California | Source: Getty Images
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LeBrock had reasons for keeping herself and her kids away from the place she enjoyed the most successful years of her life. She returned as an actress a few years later and shared moments from her life away from Hollywood.
Kelly LeBrock Mucks Out the Pigs and Grows Veggies: Life of a Single Mom
Following her divorce from Seagal, the details of LeBrock’s personal life were aired on TV. Her split from her ex-husband became the talk of the town, and the mother wasn’t enjoying being in the limelight.
As a result, she decided to quit her career, which could have paid her well had she stayed. Besides moving away from city life with her children, LeBrock also got rid of TV because she didn’t want her kids to learn about the “negative aspects” of their parents’ divorce.
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In an interview, LeBrock was asked why she left Hollywood despite being the favorite girl of most men back then. While explaining that she didn’t enjoy being in the news, she confessed that raising her children in Hollywood was not something she wanted. As a result, she moved into the wilderness, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
“I have three wonderful children,” LeBrock said while opening up about quitting acting. “I could always go back to my career. I could never go back to my children.”
The actress was concerned about her children’s well-being more than her career. She wanted to give them the best of everything, so she kept them away from the TV.
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LeBrock confessed that she didn’t have a TV at her house. Instead, she kept her kids busy with nature and “real people.” Years after moving out of LA with her children, the actress said:
“I did the best that I could as a single mom.”
Admitting that her circumstances turned her into a “hermit,” the actress revealed what she did during the years she spent away from city life. She enjoys living a simple life where she mucks out the farm animals and works hard on the farm to grow vegetables.
A recent Instagram post showed the actress looking at the camera wearing a white top that complimented her curves. She looks beautiful in her rare appearance on social media, which grabbed her fans’ attention.
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Kelly LeBrock Comes Back after 25 Years in ‘Wilderness’
After spending her life away from Hollywood, LeBrock finally decided to return to the limelight. She confessed that her role as a single mother gave her “purpose.”
Kelly LeBrock on March 21, 2001 in Beverly Hills, CA | Source: Getty Images
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The actress added that she was ready to face the camera because she now felt comfortable in her skin and was happy with her appearance. She recalled being a “sex symbol” in the 1980s but feels “sexier than ever” years later.
However, returning to acting was more challenging than it seemed. LeBrock took her time in choosing her script because she wanted it to be perfect. She admitted that she did the 2022 film “Tomorrow’s Today” because there was “something special” in it.
Arissa LeBrock and Kelly LeBrock on June 25, 2018 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
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Besides acting in films, the actress expressed her wish to work in a cooking show due to her love for food. She suggested naming it “Kelly’s Kitchen” and believes she would really enjoy hosting it.
After going through ups and downs, the 63-year-old feels proud of her children. She changed her lifestyle to keep them away from negativity and has no regrets about her decision.
Instead, she feels proud that her kids know how to live surrounded by nature and animals. “They’re good with themselves, and it’s wonderful,” the mother confessed.
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Watching her children grow up made LeBrock feel proud. When an interviewer asked her what she told her daughter, who started her modeling career, LeBrock revealed that she wanted her little one to be herself. She taught her children never to compare themselves to others and always believe in themselves.
Kelly LeBrock on September 10, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California | Source: Getty Images
The actress also revealed that her relationship with her children’s father, Seagal, is still the same. She believed being on good terms with her ex-husband would have improved her children’s lives, but she could not do much about it.
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