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Martha Plimpton Now

  • Professional Life: "The Goonies" marked one of Plimpton's first screen credits and she went on to appear in other '80s films, including "The Mosquito Coast," "Running on Empty," and "Parenthood." She's also had a successful TV career, starring in shows like "The Good Wife," "Raising Hope," and the canceled "The Real O'Neals." In 2022, she starred in the comedy series "Sprung."
  • Personal Life: In her teenage years, Plimpton dated one of her costars, the late River Phoenix. She was engaged to actor Jon Patrick Walker in the mid-'90s, but the pair never married. She lives in London, and along with her acting career, Plimpton's also known for being a political activist, as she's one of the founders of reproductive rights advocacy group A Is For . . .
  • On Twitter: @MarthaPlimpton
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