Rene Russo and Mel Gibson

Then came the big budget films. Her role as the wise talking, kick boxing detective opposite Mel Gibson opened the doors to other big time roles with other big time actors. Roles in In the Line of Fire with Clint Eastwood, Outbreak with Dustin Hoffman, a comedic turn in Get Shorty with John Travolta, and Tin Cup with Kevin Costner soon filled up the actresses resume.

After being reunited with Mel Gibson in Ransom and Lethal Weapon 4, Rene co-starred with Pierce Brosnan in the remake of The Thomas Crown Affair, the film's only redeeming quality. Rene Russo can next be seen in the summer film The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle with Robert De Niro. She presently lives with her husband Danny Gilroy and their daughter, Rose, in Brentwood, California.