Laura San Giacomo: the Hollywood Star that Made a Choice in Life: Family over Fame
A Voice, and Talent that could not be Ignored
Laura San Giacomo bounced into Hollywood with irresistible appeal and you could not change the voice. She soon welled up in indie movies and barely missed stealing the show in Pretty Woman. In the early 90s, she had become one of the most recognizable brasses of both film and television industry due to her magnetic personality.
Glowing in the 90s limelight
There was red carpet, premiere, and fan adulation that followed. San Giacomo was riding on a success wave which many can only dream of. However, when everything was riding high and her star was unreachable, she shocked her fans by leaving the fast lane of Hollywood.
Family First Bold Career Shift
She was not after craving more roles instead she focused on her family. The move was taken with a significant change in direction in her career and it was not prompted by fading fame, but a sense of direction.
A Walk Down the Memory Lane
I just recently revisited Quigley Down Under, a relatively unrecognized entry into the Western. Even though Tom Selleck added the tough guy vibe, Laura San Giacomo was the real star of the movie when she played Crazy Cora. Her acting added a pad and a touch that could not be forgotten even after the credits were complete.
Whereabouts Now?
What then became of Laura San Giacomo? She has not been out of the limelight by all means, although on a less high profile mission. Rather, she has maintained acting her way her way (encompassing meaningful roles, self advocacy, and family welfare).
An Enduring legacy
Off-screen or on-screen, Laura San Giacomo makes decisions with her heart, balance, and a lot of intentionality. The fact that she ended up returning to where she started is just a display of the fact that stepping back is in itself a bold move.