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<p>Leslie Hamilton Gearren was an American actress and healthcare professional, best known for being the identical twin sister of acclaimed actress Linda Hamilton. While <a href="/biography/linda-hamilton">Linda</a> earned international fame for her portrayal of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Connor_(Terminator)">Sarah Connor</a> in <em>The Terminator</em> and <em>Terminator 2: Judgment Day</em>, Leslie gained recognition for her limited but memorable appearance in the latter film.</p>

<h2>Television and Film Appearance in Terminator 2</h2>

<p>In 1991, Leslie Hamilton Gearren made her sole on-screen appearance in <em>Terminator 2: Judgment Day</em>. She stood in for her twin sister in several key scenes that required an identical double. Most notably, Leslie played <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Connor_(Terminator)">Sarah Connor</a>’s mirrored reflection in the scene where her son and the Terminator remove the robot's CPU, and she also portrayed the T-1000 disguised as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Connor_(Terminator)">Sarah</a> in another sequence. These brief performances used practical effects to convincingly depict two versions of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Connor_(Terminator)">Sarah Connor</a> on-screen simultaneously.</p>

<h2>Background and Family</h2>

<p>Leslie Hamilton Gearren was born on September 26, 1956, in Salisbury, Maryland, United States. She and her twin sister <a href="/biography/linda-hamilton">Linda</a> were born to Carroll Stanford Hamilton, a physician, and Barbara K. Holt. Their father passed away when Leslie was just five years old. Barbara later remarried a police chief. Leslie grew up in a family of four siblings, which included her older sister Laura and younger brother Ford.</p>

<p>Leslie and <a href="/biography/linda-hamilton">Linda</a> attended Wicomico Junior High School (now Wicomico Middle School) and Wicomico High School. Whereas <a href="/biography/linda-hamilton">Linda</a> pursued acting, Leslie chose a path in the healthcare profession.</p>

<h2>Nursing Career and Public Service</h2>

<p>A dedicated nurse by profession, Leslie Hamilton Gearren worked in emergency care and hospital settings, including a facility in Mount Holly, New Jersey. She was widely regarded as a compassionate and skilled healthcare worker. Over the course of her career, she made a significant impact in pediatric and emergency nursing, committing her life to improving the health and lives of others, especially children. Her work in nursing reflected a stark contrast to the Hollywood career of her twin, but both sisters ultimately made public contributions in their own fields.</p>

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<h2>Personal Life and Family</h2>

<p>Leslie Hamilton Gearren was married, although she kept the identity of her husband private throughout her life. Together, they had three children—two daughters named Ashley and Kendall, and a son named Adam. Leslie also became a grandmother to two grandchildren, Luna Bo and Ollie, cherishing her role in the family.</p>

<p>While the biography of Leslie often references her twin sister <a href="/biography/linda-hamilton">Linda</a>, especially in terms of public association, it’s important to distinguish between the two. Linda Hamilton was previously married to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Abbott">actor</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Abbott">Bruce Abbott</a> from 1982 until their separation in 1989. She later married <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Cameron">filmmaker</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Cameron">James Cameron</a> in 1997; the couple had one daughter but divorced in 1999. However, these details pertain solely to <a href="/biography/linda-hamilton">Linda</a> and are only tangential to Leslie’s personal story.</p>

<h2>Passing and Legacy</h2>

<p>Leslie Hamilton Gearren passed away on August 22, 2020, at the age of 63. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she contracted the virus and was undergoing treatment. Her condition was not initially considered severe, which made her passing particularly unexpected for her family and friends. Leslie’s death was a loss not only to her family but also to the many lives she touched as a nurse and caregiver.</p>

<p>Though largely out of the public spotlight, Leslie Hamilton Gearren remains remembered for her compassionate work in healthcare and her brief but notable contribution to cinema history through <em>Terminator 2</em>.</p>

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