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Debra Winger: Ageless Star on Career and Family
2 Oct
Summary
- Debra Winger gained fame at 25 in 'Urban Cowboy' and earned Oscar nominations.
- She stepped back from Hollywood in 1995 seeking more challenging roles.
- The actress has two sons from her two marriages.
Debra Winger, who achieved stardom at 25 with her role in the 1980 film 'Urban Cowboy,' continues to captivate audiences decades later. Her early career was marked by acclaimed performances in 'An Officer and a Gentleman' and 'Terms of Endearment,' securing multiple Oscar nominations and establishing her as a leading lady.
In 1995, Winger consciously stepped away from Hollywood's spotlight. She explained this decision was driven by a desire for more challenging roles, stating, "The parts that were coming, I wasn't interested in." She referred to this period as "pushing the pause button" rather than a complete departure.
Winger returned to acting in the 2000s, taking on roles in films and series such as 'Rachel Getting Married,' 'The Ranch,' and 'Mr. Corman.' Her most recent television credit was in the second season of 'Accused' in 2024.
Beyond her career, Winger has two sons. Her first marriage was to Timothy Hutton, with whom she had a son, Noah. She later married Arliss Howard, and they welcomed their son, Gideon 'Babe'.
