Anne Archer, the Oscar-nominated actress widely recognized for her role in the 1987 blockbuster "Fatal Attraction," was recently spotted in Los Angeles at the age of 78. She was accompanied by her husband of nearly 50 years, television director Terry Jastrow.
Archer, born to TV actors Marjorie Lord and John Archer, began her career on television in the 1970s. She worked with Sylvester Stallone in his 1978 directorial debut, "Paradise Alley," and with Chuck Norris in "Good Guys Wear Black." Her early career also included roles on shows like "Hawaii Five-O" and "Little House on the Prairie."
Her breakthrough came in the 1980s with a yearlong stint on the soap opera "Falcon Crest," followed by her critically acclaimed performance as Beth Gallagher in "Fatal Attraction." In the film, she played the wife of Michael Douglas's character, who becomes the target of a dangerous obsession by a former lover, portrayed by Glenn Close. The film was a major box office success and earned Oscar nominations for Close and Archer. "Fatal Attraction" helped solidify the erotic thriller genre in Hollywood.
Following "Fatal Attraction," Archer starred in the 1993 Robert Altman film "Short Cuts," for which she received a Golden Globe Award. She also appeared in two Tom Clancy adaptations in the 1990s: "Patriot Games" (1992) and "Clear and Present Danger" (1994), both alongside Harrison Ford.
Archer has continued to act in the 21st century, including stage performances in London and a role in the 2014 Edinburgh Fringe play "The Trial of Jane Fonda." She has also had guest appearances on television shows such as "Brilliant Minds" and "Paper Empire" this year. Archer and her husband, Jastrow, are known Scientologists. Their son, Tommy Davis, was formerly a high-ranking member of the church.