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Rise to Fame

Phoebe Cates became a teen icon after starring as Kate Beringer and appearing in hits like Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Gremlins.

She appeared in 16 films between 1982 and 1994, quickly becoming “instantly recognisable to most American teens of this era.”

Early Life and Career
Born in New York City in 1963, Cates began modeling at age 10 but admitted, “it was basically the same thing over and over…

I only did it for the money.” After a knee injury ended her ballet dreams, she turned to acting, debuting in Paradise before her breakout role in Fast Times.

Acting Choices and Perspective

Cates later said, “I think of theater as what I prefer to do best,” noting film roles for women were limited.

While some movies failed commercially, Drop Dead Fred later earned cult status.

Life Beyond Hollywood

She left acting to prioritize family with husband Kevin Kline. In 2005, she opened the

Blue Tree shop in New York and has only made rare appearances since, choosing a quieter, fulfilling life.