Kelly Lynch, the 1980s star known for roles in 'Drugstore Cowboy' and 'Road House', has a daughter who has carved out her own path in Hollywood. Shane Lynch, 41, is an actress, animator, and writer who has appeared alongside stars such as Adam Sandler and Jennifer Garner in the film 'Men, Women & Children'. She has also featured in 'The Last Duel', 'Magic City', and 'The Blackout'.
Shane was born from Lynch's brief relationship with a musician, and was later legally adopted by Lynch's husband, Mitch Glazer, in 1992. Lynch has spoken about the challenges of balancing single motherhood with her acting career, often turning down roles to be with her daughter. One notable role she rejected was the lead in 'Basic Instinct', a decision she does not regret.
Lynch recalled to People magazine: 'Like Katharine Hepburn said, "You can be a wife, a mother or an actor, but you can only be two of the three." That definitely happened [to me]. I would just say no to things to be with Shane.'
Mother and daughter once auditioned for the same David Lynch project, with Shane landing the part while Lynch did not. Lynch expressed pride in her daughter's success. The pair later worked together on the series 'Magic City', created by Lynch's husband.
Lynch's own career began after studying at the Guthrie Theater and working as a flight attendant. She was signed to Elite modeling agency before her breakthrough role in 'Cocktail' (1988), followed by 'Road House' (1989) with Patrick Swayze, and 'Drugstore Cowboy', which she describes as her favourite film. Her other credits include 'Desperate Hours', 'Virtuosity', 'Charlie's Angels', and 'The Jacket'.
