Beloved '90s Star Makes First Red Carpet Appearance in 11 Years

Fans of classic '90s movies just got a rare glimpse of one of Hollywood's most beloved stars.

Actress Joan Cusack made her first red carpet appearance in more than a decade on Thursday, May 28, stepping out for the London premiere of Toy Story 5. According to reports, the event marked the 63-year-old actress's first official carpet appearance since September 2015.

Cusack wore a white button-down shirt paired with a long black skirt as she posed alongside cast and crew members from the highly anticipated Pixar sequel. She was also joined by her husband, Richard Burke, marking a rare public outing for the longtime couple.

Cusack returns to one of her most iconic roles as Jessie, the spirited cowgirl toy she first voiced in 1999's Toy Story 2. The upcoming film reunites her with returning stars Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, while also featuring returning fan favorites from the franchise. Toy Story 5 is currently scheduled to hit theaters on June 19.

"An absolute icon," one Instagram user wrote on a photo of her at the event.

"Great to be back, can't wait to see Toy Story 5," said another.

A third simply wrote, "legend."

The two-time Oscar nominee earned acclaim for films like Working Girl and In & Out, while becoming a fan favorite through memorable roles in Addams Family Values and the hit Showtime series Shameless, which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award.

Many fans also remember her alongside brother John Cusack in the beloved teen classic Sixteen Candles.

Away from Hollywood, Cusack has spent much of the last decade living in Chicago and operating Judy Maxwell Home, a gift shop she opened in 2011. Her most recent screen appearance came in Netflix's 2019 holiday film Let It Snow.

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This story was originally published May 28, 2026 at 6:56 PM.