Kim Basinger, the 1980s Hollywood icon celebrated for her roles in "9½ Weeks" and as a Bond girl, was recently seen running errands in Los Angeles. The 72-year-old actress, who has largely stayed out of the public eye, was spotted on a Monday.
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Basinger, whose film career began after a stint as a model, rose to prominence after her role as a Bond girl in the 1983 film "Never Say Never Again," which starred Sean Connery. Her performance in the 1986 erotic thriller "9½ Weeks" alongside Mickey Rourke garnered significant attention. Although the film was not a box office success in the U.S., it gained a substantial following on home video.
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Her career continued with roles in Tim Burton's 1989 film "Batman" and the 1992 erotic thriller "Final Analysis." Basinger received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1997 for her role in the neo-noir film "L.A. Confidential."
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Basinger's personal life also drew considerable public interest, particularly her marriage and subsequent divorce from actor Alec Baldwin. The couple met on the set of "The Marrying Man" in 1991, married in 1993, and had a daughter, Ireland, in 1995. Their divorce was finalized in 2002 after a lengthy and contentious legal battle.
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In recent years, Basinger has spoken about her struggles with agoraphobia. She has also been in a long-term relationship with her hairdresser, Mitch Stone, since 2014. Despite her reduced public profile, Basinger's career and personal life continue to be points of public interest.