Actress Linda Kozlowski, 67, spotted in Venice Beach after years away

Linda Kozlowski, who played Sue Charlton in the famous 1980s movie Crocodile Dundee, was recently seen in Venice Beach, California, looking very different from her movie days, according to Yahoo entertainment news. The 67-year-old actress met with her ex-husband Paul Hogan and their son Chance in May 2025, creating quite a stir among fans who said she looked almost unrecognizable. During this rare public appearance, Linda wore an all-black outfit with tailored pants, a simple top, and a poncho-style wrap, along with a Louis Vuitton shoulder bag. Her partner Moulay Hafid Baba also joined the family gathering. Linda became famous worldwide after Crocodile Dundee became a huge hit in 1986, and her real-life romance with Paul Hogan began during filming. Yahoo reports that the couple married in 1990 and had their son Chance, but divorced in 2014 after nearly 24 years together.

The former Hollywood star has changed her look completely from her blonde movie days to shoulder-length brunette hair, as noted by Hello Magazine coverage of the reunion. Linda chose a natural makeup look with soft waves and curtain bangs, wearing black figure-hugging pants with a matching top and stylish shawl. Paul dressed casually in dark jeans, a blue shirt, and black leather jacket with New Balance sneakers. The couple first met while making Crocodile Dundee in 1985 and welcomed Chance in 1998. Hello Magazine explains that after their split in 2013, Chance has lived with his father while Linda moved away from Hollywood completely. Linda last appeared on screen in 2001 in the final Crocodile Dundee movie. She previously told reporters that Hollywood casting directors kept offering her similar roles as girlfriends to funny men, which led to her feeling typecast after her breakthrough success.

Linda made the decision to leave acting because she became unhappy with the quality of movies she was being offered, according to Daily Mail reporting on the family reunion. The actress explained that the straight-to-video films were causing her stress because she was the only person on set who cared about making sense of the scenes. When directors would dismiss her concerns about plot problems, she realized acting was no longer fun or fulfilling for her creative goals. Daily Mail notes that Linda now spends her time traveling and documenting adventures on social media with her longtime partner Moulay. The recent sighting showed how much her life has changed since stepping away from the spotlight over twenty years ago. Paul has also moved on with his life in Los Angeles, where he continues to live with their son Chance, who has occasionally made headlines for behavioral issues. Linda's transformation from blonde Hollywood actress to brunette world traveler represents her successful transition to a private life focused on personal happiness rather than fame.

Sources:

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/crocodile-dundee-actress-67-nearly-131811684.html

https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/834640/crocodile-dundee-stars-look-worlds-away-from-movie-roles-during-reunion/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14755661/Linda-Kozlowski-Paul-Hogans-ex-unrecognisable.html