Kelly LeBrock is an American actress and former model, born in 1960 in New York City. Although she was born in the United States, she spent the majority of her childhood in London, United Kingdom. Her father, of French-Canadian descent, owned a restaurant called The General Thurber Inn, though it was not rated with three Michelin stars, as such a designation is uncommon for American restaurants. Her mother, of Irish heritage, was a former model and ran antique stores in the UK, likely influencing Kelly’s early interest in fashion and modeling.
LeBrock returned to New York in 1976 at the age of 16 to pursue a career in modeling. She later stated in interviews that she initially left the UK due to concerns about drug culture, only to find similar issues in New York. Despite these challenges, her modeling career quickly gained momentum. She appeared in prominent fashion magazines and advertising campaigns for international brands, including an exclusive campaign for Christian Dior. As a rising star at the Ford Modeling Agency, LeBrock became one of Eileen Ford’s top models during the 1980s.
One of her most iconic moments in modeling was her appearance in a Pantene shampoo commercial, where she delivered the line, “Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful,” which became a widely recognized catchphrase. She admitted to taking the pressures of modeling very seriously, undergoing significant weight loss—from 135 lbs to 90 lbs—which ultimately led her to reconsider her future in the industry. Seeking a new challenge, LeBrock decided to transition into acting.
Kelly LeBrock made her film debut in 1984 with the romantic comedy “The Woman in Red,” where she played the idealized fantasy woman. Her next major role was in the 1985 sci-fi comedy “Weird Science,” in which she portrayed a glamorous, artificially created woman who helps two teenagers through adolescence. These roles solidified her status as a sex symbol and popular actress in 1980s Hollywood.
She went on to appear in a number of other films, including “Hard to Kill” (1990), opposite then-husband Steven Seagal, and “Betrayal of the Dove” (1993). Over time, her interest in acting waned, and she gradually withdrew from the entertainment industry.
| Birth Date: | 24 Mar, 1960 |
| Age: | 60 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Model Film actor Television actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | New York City |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | Actress, supermodel |
| Twitter Id: | KellyLeBrock |
| Spouse: | Victor Drai[1984-1986] Steven Seagal[1987-1996] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 2 million |
