Soleil Moon Frye, known for her iconic role as the titular character in the 1980s sitcom "Punky Brewster," celebrated her 50th birthday on Wednesday with a meal in Los Angeles. Frye was accompanied by two of her four children, daughters Poet Sienna Rose, 20, and Jagger Joseph Blue, 18, for the outing. The actress, director, and writer was seen enjoying a meal at Mercedes restaurant. Frye also has two sons, Lyric Sonny Roads, 12, and Story Indigo Moon, 10, with ex-husband Jason Goldberg, from whom she divorced in 2020.
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"Punky Brewster" initially aired for two seasons before being revived for an additional two years in syndication, cementing its place in 1980s television history. Frye has maintained a connection to her breakout role, continuing to make appearances at fan events and pop culture conventions.
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Frye's career has extended beyond "Punky Brewster." She appeared in guest roles on shows such as "The Wonder Years," "Saved By the Bell," and "Friends." From 2000 to 2003, she played Roxie King in the final seasons of "Sabrina, The Teenage Witch," a series where Melissa Joan Hart, who had also auditioned for the "Punky Brewster" role, was a friend and producer. Frye also lent her voice to the character Jade in the "Bratz" franchise. In 2021, she starred in a "Punky Brewster" reboot that was canceled after one season, with the episodes available on Peacock alongside the original series.
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Transitioning behind the camera, Frye began directing in the late 1990s, attending The New School in New York City and directing her first film, "Wild Horses," in 1998. Her directorial work includes the 2004 documentary "Sonny Boy," which explored a trip with her father, Virgil, who had Alzheimer's disease, and "Kid 90," a 2021 Hulu documentary featuring archival footage from the 1990s. Frye has also been an advocate for children's mental health, partnering with the Kids Mental Health Foundation.
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