Bridget Fonda: From Hollywood Star to Reclusive Civilian

Bridget Fonda, a celebrated actress from the late 1980s and 1990s, has remained largely unseen in Hollywood for the past 23 years. Despite a successful career marked by roles in films such as "Scandal," "Single White Female," and "Jackie Brown," she made a decisive exit from acting. Her last on-screen appearances were in 2001 and a 2002 TV movie, after which she retired completely.

A pivotal moment in her life occurred in February 2003 when she was involved in a serious car crash. This incident resulted in a fractured vertebra, an injury that, regardless of her desire, would have kept her from returning to work. Following this event, Fonda's life took a different direction. She became engaged to composer Danny Elfman in March 2003, and they married later that year, welcoming their son Oliver in 2005.

Now 61, Fonda has embraced a private life, choosing to be a "civilian" rather than a public figure. In a rare recent interaction, she indicated no interest in returning to acting. This stands in contrast to her earlier statements about her intense work ethic and dedication to her craft, highlighting a significant shift in her priorities towards family and a quieter existence.