Kelly LeBrock Parented 3 Kids in Wilderness She Feels Sexier Living on Ranch, Shunning TV

  • Kelly LeBrock chose to give up popularity for her three kids after a painful divorce.
  • She lived a hermit life, mucking out pigs and growing vegetables.
  • Her children were raised without television for over two decades.

Kelly LeBrock entered the world of modeling when she was 16 and soon rose to fame as she got featured on the cover pages of multiple magazines. She made it big as a model before moving towards acting.

The American actress and model worked in multiple hit movies in the '80s and '90s. Her initial film appearances were in "The Woman in Red," "Weird Science," and "Hard to Kill."

A photo of Kelly LeBrock from a magazine photoshoot in the early 1980s | Source: Getty Images

However, things weren't as perfect as they seemed in the actress' life. She went through a turbulent time, personally and professionally, and she opened up about it in different interviews.

Kelly LeBrock on November 13, 1985 in West Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images

While LeBrock was at the peak of her career after proving herself in the field of acting, she tied the knot with the "Hard to Kill" actor Steven Seagal. The couple welcomed three children, but their marriage didn't last long.

Steven Seagal and Kelly LeBrock with their first child in Bevely Hills, California, on April 13, 1989 | Source: Getty Images

Nine years after exchanging vows, LeBrock divorced Seagal, but that wasn't the only life-changing event of her life. Soon after parting ways with her ex, the actress quit acting.

After leaving a lucrative career in Hollywood, she decided to live in the wilderness. She spent the next two decades away from the Hollywood lifestyle.

Kelly LeBrock and Steven Seagal on November 20, 1987 at Jimmy's Restaurant in Beverly Hills, California | Source: Getty Images

LeBrock had her reasons for keeping herself and her kids away from the place where she enjoyed the most successful years of her life. However, she returned as an actress a few years later and shared moments from her life away from Hollywood.

Kelly LeBrock Mucks Out the Pigs and Grows Veggies: Life of a Single Mom

Following her divorce from Seagal, details of LeBrock's personal life were aired on TV. Their split became the talk of the town, and the mother wasn't enjoying being in the limelight.

As a result, she decided to quit her career, which could have paid her well had she stayed. Besides moving away from city life with her children, LeBrock got rid of the television sets in her home because she didn't want her kids to learn about the "negative aspects" of their parents' divorce.

In an interview, LeBrock was asked why she left Hollywood despite her popularity. Aside from avoiding being in the news, she confessed that raising her children in Hollywood was not something she wanted. As a result, she moved into the wilderness, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

"I have three wonderful children," LeBrock said. "I could always go back to my career. I could never go back to my children."

The actress was concerned about her children's well-being more than her career. She wanted to give them the best of everything, so she kept them away from public life.

LeBrock confessed that she didn't have a TV at her house. Instead, she kept her kids busy with nature and "real people." Years after moving out of LA with her children, the actress said:

"I did the best that I could as a single mom."

Admitting her circumstances turned her into a "hermit," the actress revealed she enjoyed the simple life on the farm where she would grow her veggies, make cheese and yogurt, clean the pool, and "muck out the pigs and the horses."

It seems farm life did wonders for LeBrock whose recent Instagram post showed her looking beautiful still wearing a white top that complimented her curves. Her rare appearance on social media grabbed her fans' attention.

Kelly LeBrock Returns after 25 Years in 'Wilderness'

After spending a big chunk of her life away from Hollywood, LeBrock returned to the limelight in 2017 in the modeling reality show, "Growing Up Supermodel." She confessed her role as a single mother had given her "purpose."

Kelly LeBrock on March 21, 2001 in Beverly Hills, CA | Source: Getty Images

The actress added that she was ready to face the camera because she felt comfortable in her skin and was happy with her appearance. She recalled being a "sex symbol" in the 1980s but feeling "sexier than ever" years later.

Returning to acting was more challenging than it seemed. LeBrock took her time in choosing the perfect script, but when she came across the script for the 2022 film, "Tomorrow's Today, she admitted there was "something special" in it.

Arissa LeBrock and Kelly LeBrock on June 25, 2018 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images

Besides acting in films, the actress expressed her wish to work in a cooking show due to her love for food. She suggested naming it "Kelly's Kitchen" and believes she would really enjoy hosting it.

After going through ups and downs, the 63-year-old feels proud of her children. She changed her lifestyle to keep them away from negativity and has no regrets about her decision.

Instead, she feels proud that her kids know how to live surrounded by nature and animals. "They're good with themselves, and it's wonderful," the mother gushed.

Watching her children grow up made LeBrock feel proud. When an interviewer asked her what she told her daughter, who has also embarked on a modeling career, LeBrock revealed that she wanted her to be herself. She taught her children never to compare themselves to others and always believe in themselves.

Kelly LeBrock on September 10, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California | Source: Getty Images

The actress also revealed that her relationship with her children's father, Seagal, is still the same. She believed being on good terms with her ex-husband would have improved her children's lives, but she could not do much about it.

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