Diane Franklin, the 64-year-old actress recognized for her prominent roles in 1980s comedy films, was recently seen on a rare public outing with her husband, Ray DeLaurentis, 67, in Los Angeles. The couple was photographed walking together on a summer day.

Franklin, who rose to fame in the 1980s, starred in a series of popular comedies. Her filmography includes "The Last American Virgin" (1982), "Amityville II: The Possession" (1982), "Better Off Dead" (1985) opposite John Cusack, and "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" (1989) alongside Keanu Reeves.

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During the outing, Franklin wore a black tank top, shorts, and sneakers, with her signature curly hair styled up. She was observed listening to audio via earbuds. DeLaurentis, a writer, wore a blue T-shirt and shorts with white sneakers and was seen carrying a water bottle.

IMAGE12 She was joined on the outing by her husband Ray DeLaurentis

Franklin began her career at age 10 in modeling, commercials, and voice-over work. She also gained experience in theater and appeared in six episodes of the soap opera "As the World Turns" in 1979. Her early film roles included Karen in "The Last American Virgin" and Stefanie Aggiston in "Deadly Lessons" (1983) with Bill Paxton. She also appeared in the TV films "Deadly Lessons" and "Summer Girl" in 1983.

IMAGE5 She appeared in the comedy Better Off Dead which starred John Cusack, who played Lane Meyer

Her portrayal of French-exchange student Monique Junot in "Better Off Dead" is considered one of her most recognized performances. Other film credits from the period include "TerrorVision" (1986) and "How I Got Into College" (1989). Her role as Princess Joanna in "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" is also a notable part of her film career.

Franklin has also made television appearances on shows such as "Murder She Wrote," "Charles In Charge," "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," and "Matlock."

IMAGE11 In addition to her work in front of the camera she has penned a trio of books about her career. They include the autobiography Diane Franklin: The Excellent Adventures Of The Last American, French-exchange Babe Of The 80s. Pictured 2014 in Parsippany, New Jersey

She has continued to work in the entertainment industry, with recent projects appearing on streaming platforms like Hulu and Peacock, as well as ABC. Her more recent film roles include "The Dark Room" (2023), "Angel with a Gun" (2024), and "Bampire" (2023).

In addition to her acting career, Franklin has authored three books about her experiences, including her autobiography, "Diane Franklin: The Excellent Adventures Of The Last American, French-exchange Babe Of The 80s." She also wrote "Diane Franklin: The Excellent Curls Of The Last American, French-exchange Babe Of The 80s," focusing on her time making "The Last American Virgin," and a tribute to "Better Off Dead."

Franklin is the mother of two children: Olivia DeLaurentis, a writer and actress, and Nick DeLaurentis, a musician. She maintains an active presence on Instagram, where she shares updates on her current work and nostalgic content about her past roles, with over 35,000 followers.