When fans recently spotted a well-known Hollywood actress in Bedford, New York, many were surprised at how different she looked.
At 71, she has lived a remarkable life both on-screen and off, with a career spanning Broadway, movies, and music.
From Stage to Stardom
This actress isn’t just remembered for her acting chops—she also has a strong singing background.
She famously starred in Barbra Streisand’s 1983 musical Yentl, a role that earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Her earlier breakthrough was playing Sue Snell in the classic 1976 horror film Carrie.
A Historic Hollywood Divorce
While she made her mark in film and theater, she also made headlines for her personal life.
Her marriage to legendary director Steven Spielberg ended in one of Hollywood’s biggest divorce settlements—$100 million—after a prenup scribbled on a napkin was thrown out by the court.
A New Chapter with Kenneth Bowser
These days, Amy Irving—yes, that’s who she is—enjoys a quieter life with her third husband, documentary filmmaker Kenneth Bowser.
The couple, who have been married for 17 years, are often seen enjoying casual outings.
Surprisingly, Amy has stayed close with Spielberg, even sharing cozy double dates with him and his wife, actress Kate Capshaw.
A Relationship That Began with an Audition
Amy first crossed paths with Spielberg in 1976 when she auditioned for Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Although she didn’t land the part, the two began dating soon after.
Their relationship had its ups and downs, including a breakup in 1979 that cost Amy a promised role in Raiders of the Lost Ark.
They reunited years later in India, leading to their marriage and the birth of their son, Max, who is now the co-founder of video game company FuzzyBot.
Life After Spielberg
Looking back, Amy admitted that being Spielberg’s wife sometimes made her feel like she was living someone else’s life.
She told the LA Times that she “felt nonexistent” during and even after the marriage, since so much of her identity was tied to being his partner or his ex.
Still, she insists they’ve kept a valuable friendship, though she doubts they would ever work together on a movie again.
Family Beyond Hollywood
Aside from Max, Amy also has another son, Gabriel, from her marriage to Brazilian director Bruno Barreto, which ended in 2005.
Meanwhile, Spielberg and Capshaw have built a large blended family with seven children between them.
A Lasting Career on Stage and Screen
Though her film appearances have slowed down, Amy hasn’t stepped away from the arts.
In 2021, she played Amanda Seyfried’s mother in A Mouthful of Air.
Before that, she released an album titled Born in a Trunk in 2023, reflecting her deep Broadway roots.
An Impressive Legacy
Over the years, Amy Irving has built a career full of iconic roles—whether as the sympathetic Sue in Carrie, the heartfelt Hadass in Yentl, or even the unforgettable singing voice of Jessica Rabbit in Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
Despite personal ups and downs, she remains a beloved figure in both film and theater.