Jennifer Grey, the actress who portrayed «Baby» in the iconic film Dirty Dancing, was poised for a major career boost. However, her path took a tragic turn after a devastating accident, leading her to leave the film industry for good. Now, at 62 years old, Jennifer Grey has finally opened up about the painful period that left her deeply traumatized, after keeping it private for many years.
Dirty Dancing was a low-budget film with no major director or big-name stars.
However, when it hit theaters in August 1987, the cast and producers realized they had created something special.
Patrick Swayze, the film’s lead actor, quickly rose to fame, becoming a sex symbol and teen idol before landing roles in high-profile movies like Ghost and Donnie Darko.
On the other hand, when the film first premiered, Jennifer Grey, his co-star, was unwell and soon disappeared from the spotlight. She vanished just as suddenly as she had appeared, fading into the background amidst the chaos and celebration.
In addition, the actress spent a considerable amount of time away from the spotlight.
Nonetheless, in a recent interview with People Magazine, she revealed every detail of the accident that changed her life.
First, let’s take a look at Jennifer Grey’s life leading up to the tragic event that happened in the summer of 1987.
