Cynthia Rhodes became an eighties movie icon with roles in Xanadu , Flashdance and Staying Alive , but her role opposite Patrick Swayze in 1987 hit Dirty Dancing cemented her place in film history.
But while the movie propelled cast members including Jennifer Grey to stardom, Cynthia later made a much more surprising career move to walk away from Hollywood — and she’s never looked back.
She was an eighties movie star
Cynthia was no newcomer to the movie scene by the time she starred as Patrick’s character Johnny Castle’s professional dance partner in Dirty Dancing. She had previously had supporting roles in several productions before taking the…
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