Beloved '80s Star Mary Stuart Masterson, 59, Reappears on the Red Carpet for the First Time in Years
Mary Stuart Masterson may have been a staple of the '80s, but the legendary actress has barely changed in 2026.
Masterson, 59, rose to stardom in '80s films like At Close Range and Some Kind of Wonderful. In the '90s, her reign continued with roles in Benny & Joon and Fried Green Tomatoes. She tackled television in recent years, with roles in shows like Law & Order: SVU and Blindspot. But she's back to films in a recent appearance, hitting the red carpet for the first time in several years at the Rain Reign premiere during the 2026 Tribeca Festival at SVA Theater in New York City. Still sporting blonde hair, it's almost shocking to see how little Masterson has changed in the last couple of decades. She looks ageless!
Masterson Still Loves Making Films
Last year, Masterson opened up about the transformative experience of making a film. While the audience sees one final product, that has very little to do with the emotional journey the actor navigates while making it.
"Your experience of making it is one thing. It has nothing to do with what the audience experiences from it," she told Louisville Public Radio. "Those are two separate things. The movie that exists for the viewer is completely different from the one you lived."
What's Next for Mary Stuart Masterson?
It sounds like Masterson has an exciting project on the docket. Back in January, it was announced that she had signed on for a role in Sunny, a mafia thriller from Norwegian filmmaker Eva Sørhaug, Deadline reported. While it wasn't shared what role Masterson would play, word is that the film is led by Angelina Jolie and will also star Charlie Plummer, Jason Schmidt, and Cliff "Method Man" Smith.
Who Could Forget Masterson's Iconic Roles?
Masterson will go down in history for her role in 1987's Some Kind of Wonderful alongside Eric Stoltz and Lea Thompson. If you need a quick refresher on that film, check out the beloved ending scene.
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This story was originally published June 16, 2026 at 9:39 AM.