Joan Cusack has returned to the red carpet after more than a decade away from public Hollywood events. The beloved actress stepped out in London for the premiere of Toy Story 5, giving fans a rare new glimpse of her.
According to PEOPLE, Joan Cusack attended the Thursday, May 28, premiere of the new Pixar and Disney sequel. The appearance marked her first red carpet outing since September 2015, making the moment even more special for longtime fans.
Joan Cusack Returns As Jessie In ‘Toy Story 5’
Cusack returned to the event while celebrating one of her most familiar roles. She once again voices Jessie, the spirited cowgirl toy who became a favorite part of the Toy Story franchise. At the premiere, she smiled for photos in a crisp white dress shirt and a long black skirt.
She also posed with costar Greta Lee, writer-director Andrew Stanton, and producer Lindsey Collins. Toy Story 5 brings back Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz, and Tony Hale as Forky. The new story follows the toys as they face a modern challenge: children’s growing obsession with electronics.
Her Hollywood Career Remains Filled With Memorable Roles
Actress Joan Cusack reunited with Tom Hanks and Tim Allen on the red carpet for the "Toy Story 5" premiere in London, marking Cusack's first red carpet appearance in 11 years. https://t.co/wPSGpm3sFp
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Cusack attended the premiere with her husband, Richard Burke. The couple once appeared on carpets more often, sometimes with their sons, Miles and Dylan John. Burke serves as chairman of The Rise Foundation by Envoy, a nonprofit that offers free legal and immigration services.
Long before this rare return, Cusack had built a respected Hollywood career. She broke out in the 1980s and appeared with her brother John Cusack in Sixteen Candles. She later earned two Best Supporting Actress Oscar nominations for Working Girl and In & Out. Her credits also include Addams Family Values, School of Rock, and Shameless, which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award. She last appeared onscreen in Netflix’s Let It Snow in 2019. She also lives in Chicago, where she has owned the gift shop Judy Maxwell Home since 2011.
