By the mid-1980s, she began to step away from acting as her primary focus. In Los Angeles, she opened and ran an art gallery, immersing herself in the visual arts and supporting emerging artists. Friends recall that this period brought her a different kind of fulfillment—one rooted in curation, mentorship, and quiet observation rather than performance.
She also taught acting, passing on her philosophy to younger performers. Her teaching style was described as direct and unsentimental. She emphasized preparation, honesty, and respect for the material, discouraging shortcuts and superficiality. For students, her guidance carried weight precisely because it came from someone who had navigated both success and obscurity without becoming bitter about either. Continue reading…
