During the 1980s and 1990s, a wave of Hollywood stars dominated the silver screen, capturing the hearts of global audiences. From blockbuster breakouts to high-profile red carpets, these actors seemed destined for lifelong stardom. Yet behind the glamour, many chose a remarkably different path. Here is how these beloved screen icons built multimillion-dollar property portfolios and unexpected new lives after leaving Hollywood behind. Kelly McGillis Kelly McGillis was one of Hollywood’s most desirable leading ladies in the 1980s, starring opposite Tom Cruise in Top Gun and Harrison Ford in Witness. McGillis, 69, walked away from Hollywood to focus on raising her two daughters, Kelsey and Sonora, and maintaining her sobriety. McGillis bought a four-bedroom home in Mohnton, Pennsylvania, in 2001 for $US140,000 ($A209,000) and sold it in 2008 for $US300,000 ($A448,000), nearly doubling her investment. She also owned a three-bedroom home in Collingswood, New Jersey, which she sold in 2011 for $US260,000 ($A388,000). Kelly McGillis and Tom Cruise in the 1986 film Top Gun. Picture: Paramount Pictures//Getty Images McGillis walked away from Hollywood to focus on raising her two daughters, ...
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