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What Happened To Phoebe Cates? Where She Is Now In 2023


Phoebe Cates in 1986 at a St. John's football game, wearing a red sweatshirt

Phoebe Cates is a well-known role that she played in an iconic teen movie of the 1980s. You may also recognize her as Kevin Kline's wife. You may be wondering "Where is Phoebe Cates?". She has been a star in the film industry for many decades, but she hasn't shied away from the spotlight for decades. We take a look at the beauty's past and discover what Phoebe Cates' life will be like in 2023.

Phoebe Cates rose to fame in the '80s

Phoebe Cates was conceived in New York City, July 16, 1963. She is the daughter of a prominent Broadway producer and grew up in the arts.

Cates started her professional career in modeling, appearing in magazines such as Seventeen or Glamour. Cates says that she soon realized that she wasn't happy with her job.

Cates stated that her brief modeling career did not teach her anything in an interview with People in 1982. It was the same thing over and over. After a while, it became purely for the money.

Cates chose to pursue acting as a career and was able to land her first big-screen role in the 1982 movie Paradise. She was only 17 years old at that time and the film involved nudity. Surprisingly it was her father who encouraged Cates to accept the role.

She told People that she asked her father "Should this be done?" He said, "How can you even question the lead in a feature movie?" I replied, "Yeah but what about the nudity?" And then he said, "What are you going do, model for your entire life?" I didn't need any more. "I took the part."

Her biggest claim to fame was 'Fast Times At Ridgemont High'

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Cates's role as Paradise made her a star, but it was her second role that cemented her fame. In the 1982 comedy Fast Time at Ridgemont High, she played Linda Barrett, a sophisticated and sexy high school student.

The movie was a success when it first came out. It earned more than $27million at the box office. However, the film has since been hailed as a cult American classic. Cates' role in one of the most memorable (and racy!) scenes in the movie will be forever remembered. The scene features Cates in a bright red bikini. Cates stated that the scene required her to wear a topless bikini. However, the experience was very different the second time.

Cates stated that the Paradise nude scenes were serious and difficult to justify in a 1982 interview. This was reported by the New Zealand Herald. "But, the topless scene at Ridgemont High was hilarious, which made it simple."

So, Where is Phoebe Cates now in 2023?

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Cates appeared in Fast Times at Ridgemont High and in many other movies in the '80s and 1990s including Bright Lights, Gremlins and Gremlins II. She also appeared in Bright Lights and Big City. In 1994, Cates decided to stop acting and focus on her family with Kevin Kline (an actor she married in 1989). Cates and Kevin had two children together: Owen Joseph was born in 1991 and Greta Simone was born in 1994. In fact, you may recognize Greta if you're into music. She is now 28, and she is the lead singer for the indie rock band Frankie Cosmos.

Cates has only made two professional acting appearances since leaving Hollywood to become a mother 25 years ago. Cates appeared in The Anniversary Party, in 2001. It also featured her Fast Time at Ridgemont High star Jennifer Jason Leigh. Cates was convinced by Leigh, who also co-wrote the script and directed the movie.

Cates was the voice of Greelins in a Lego-themed videogame in 2015.

Cates also owns and runs Blue Tree, a Manhattan clothing boutique that she opened in 2005. The store is located on Madison Avenue and carries unique goods such as jewelry, vintage LPs, candles, books and antiques. In 2006, she stated that she had always wished to own a general store. "If I could have a photo booth and sold candy I would," she said.

Cates claims her husband is the reason she came up with the unique name for the shop. She explained that the shop's name is a subtle reference to the Fauvist blue trees. "It's the idea of this not being a natural thing in this area."

Is Phoebe Cates still married?

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Yes! Yes! Cates and Kevin Kline have been married for over 30 years. At the time of their first meeting, there was much talk about their age differences. She was only 25 and he was 41. However, time has shown that they were meant to be together. Kline claims that their differences in age were a benefit when it came time to start a family.

He explained that he was 40 when he stopped obsessing over acting and decided it would be nice to have his own life. "The possibility of having children if I had married someone younger than me would have been slim." I didn't say it consciously, but we did make babies.

What is the secret to their three-decade-long love affair? Kline claims it is simple. In a 2002 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Kline explained that "we're both sensible and we don’t separate for long periods." We take care of the marriage.

Is she going to make a comeback?

Fans shouldn't wait for Cates to revive her acting career, although anything is possible. She seems content with her life as it stands. Even her husband admits that although they met while working in the acting business, he was more interested in making it big. He told the Guardian, "That was one thing I loved about her." She loved acting, but she wasn't driven [he goes great, declamatory; cocks one eyebrow] by it, like I was.

Cates is still seen at red-carpet events occasionally with her husband. She was there when her husband won the Tony Award for Broadway's revival of Noel Coward's play Present Laughter. In 2017, she was also at his side. Her legacy is secured with her hits in the 80s.

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By: Jane Andrews
Title: What Happened To Phoebe Cates? Where She Is Now In 2023
Sourced From: www.suggest.com/what-happened-to-phoebe-cates/191177/
Published Date: Sun, 01 Jan 2023 06:15:00 +0000

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