Amy Irving, the Oscar-nominated actress and former wife of director Steven Spielberg, was photographed in a rare public outing in Bedford, New York, appearing with her husband, documentary filmmaker Kenneth Bowser.
Photographs published by the Daily Mail showed Irving, 71, walking with Bowser, 74, in a casual daytime appearance. The images drew attention not only because she is seldom seen in public but also because of her long career in film and on Broadway and the high-profile divorce settlement she received from Spielberg in 1989.
Irving earned a Best Supporting Actress Academy Award nomination for her role in Barbra Streisand’s 1983 musical Yentl. Early in her career she played Sue Snell in Brian De Palma’s 1976 horror film Carrie and later built a reputation onstage with numerous Broadway credits. In April 2023, Irving released her first album, Born in a Trunk, marking another chapter in a multi-decade performing career.
Her marriage to Spielberg ended in 1989 in a divorce that drew widespread media attention. A prenuptial agreement signed by the couple was later vacated by a judge, and Irving received a settlement that has been reported as approximately $100 million — one of the largest divorce payouts in Hollywood history.
Irving has largely avoided the public eye in recent years, focusing on theater and music and keeping a low profile. Her appearance in Bedford comes years after she remarried; Bowser, a filmmaker and author, is identified in reports as her third husband. The outing was a brief departure from Irving’s typical privacy.
Irving’s career spans film, television and stage with notable credits that include work dating back to the 1970s. Her nomination for Yentl followed roles that established her in Hollywood and on Broadway, and her later move into music demonstrates a continued commitment to performing. The 1989 divorce and its financial outcome remain among the most frequently cited events of her personal life in press accounts.
Representatives for Irving and Bowser did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The photographs and the accompanying report provide a snapshot of the actress’s current life, underscoring both her enduring recognition and her preference for a private, low-key public presence.