For many viewers, her face defined a certain era of Hollywood. In the early 1990s, this dark-haired beauty appeared in one prominent film after another. One of her earliest breakthroughs came in Basic Instinct in 1992, where she shared the screen with Sharon Stone and delivered a performance that drew wide attention. Moreover, she soon worked alongside Tom Cruise in a legal thriller released the following year.

Her résumé continued to grow. She acted opposite Kevin Costner, Gwyneth Paltrow, and even Madonna. Later, television audiences embraced her in a drama centered on a family with several wives. During that same period, she also made headlines for her relationship with a well-known comedic actor. For a time, the two were even engaged.

This week, she stepped out in Los Angeles wearing a simple black sweater, jeans, and boots. She appeared relaxed, with no makeup and a pair of glasses. Many onlookers needed a moment to recognize her.

The mystery woman is Jeanne Tripplehorn.

Jeanne, now 61, began her career on the theater stage in New York City. Her early performances earned warm reviews and paved the way for her move into film. Over the years, she appeared in The Firm, Waterworld, Sliding Doors, and Mickey Blue Eyes. She later joined the cast of Big Love, followed by roles in Criminal Minds and the acclaimed film Grey Gardens.

Her work has continued steadily, from independent movies to major television projects. Today, she lives a quieter life with her husband, actor Leland Orser, and their son.