From Crocodile Dundee Fame to Quiet California Life: Linda Kozlowski Spotted in Montecito
Linda Kozlowski, once a global sensation from the 1986 blockbuster Crocodile Dundee, was recently seen enjoying a low-key day out in Montecito, California. Now 68, the retired actress showcased her natural, makeup-free complexion while strolling with her second husband, Moulay Hafid Baba, and their Golden Retriever, Thaddeus.
A Trip Down Memory Lane
The outing marked a nostalgic visit for Kozlowski, who lived in Montecito's Upper Village area from 1998 to 2010 with her first husband and co-star, Paul Hogan. Despite her past fame, she went largely unrecognized by locals during the casual trip. The couple was spotted doting on their dog at the Montecito Coffee Shop, where they brought a water bowl for their pet and enjoyed a quiet meal in perfect weather.
Kozlowski wore a comfortable ensemble of a black top, leggings, a breezy white blouse, and sneakers, with her reddish-brown hair pulled back by sunglasses. Moulay matched the casual vibe in black joggers and a grey hoodie. After lunch, Kozlowski directed her husband to a nearby CVS Pharmacy before continuing their sightseeing tour of her old haunts.
From Hollywood Stardom to a Modest Retirement
Kozlowski's life today contrasts sharply with her peak fame in the 1980s. After starring as reporter Sue Charlton in Crocodile Dundee, she became an overnight sensation, famously igniting a 'thong body suit craze' in a memorable scene. Her on-screen chemistry with Hogan, then 47 and married, sparked a real-life romance that led to their marriage in 1990, creating a scandal at the time.
Despite the film's massive success—grossing $328 million and remaining the highest-grossing Australian movie ever—Kozlowski later dismissed many of her subsequent roles as 'straight to video' and 'schlocky.' She eventually left Hollywood entirely, embracing her love of travel by starting a tour business, 'Dream My Destiny,' with Moroccan-born Moulay.
Life After Crocodile Dundee
Kozlowski and Hogan starred in two sequels, Crocodile Dundee II (1988) and Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles (2001), and owned multiple homes, including a lavish Montecito estate named 'Casa Leo Linda.' The 8,500-square-foot property featured a pool, tennis court, and orchards but was sold in 2010 at a loss amid Hogan's tax disputes with the Australian Taxation Office.
Now, Kozlowski resides in a modest, single-story home in Ojai, California, with Moulay, focusing on their travel business and occasional visits to Hogan and their son, Chance, in Venice. While her Montecito days were marked by luxury, she appears content with her quieter, more understated lifestyle, far removed from the glare of Hollywood's spotlight.
