Iconic '90s film star is unrecognisable
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One of the biggest blockbuster stars of the 1990s is preparing to return to the screen in a new movie alongside Nicola Peltz.

But in a snap shared on social media, the actress is worlds away from the roles that made her a household name.

The actress shared a photo on Instagram Stories, enjoying some downtime in her garden. Recently, she has shifted her focus from film to television work.

However, the star has landed big roles alongside Nicola, and Paul Rudd in another indie drama.

As well as kickstarting her slow return to Hollywood, she has also been a fierce advocate for mental health and arts education.

Can you guess who she is?

One of the biggest blockbuster stars of the 1990s is preparing to return to the screen in a new movie alongside Nicola Peltz - can you guess who she is?

One of the major blockbuster stars from the 1990s is gearing up for a comeback in a new film with Nicola Peltz – can you guess who she might be?

It’s Mary Stuart Masterson!

At 59, the actress is most celebrated for her breakthrough performances in Fried Green Tomatoes and Benny & Joon. She also captured audiences in cult favorites like Some Kind of Wonderful and Bad Girls.

Mary’s emotional depth and girl-next-door charm made her a standout star in 1991’s Fried Green Tomatoes, which grossed over $119 million worldwide and earned two Oscar nominations.  

In the film she starred as the quietly fierce Idgie Threadgoode, and she quickly made a huge impact on cinema fans.

Since her Hollywood heyday, Mary has set up her own film production company, but primarily focuses on TV roles, directing, and theatre.

She is set to star alongside Paul in the indie drama Rain Reign, and has recently starred in Five Nights at Freddy’s and The Senior.

Next, Mary is set to appear with Nicola in the new thriller Pretty Ugly, which is being written and directed by Erica Dunton.

The film, set in North Carolina, centres on a mother and daughter, and reveals how their relationship ‘unravels’ with the return of a ‘provocative makeup influencer,’ played by Nicola.

It's Mary Stuart Masterson! The actress is best known for her role in the 1991 film Fried Green Tomatoes (pictured with Mary-Louise Parker)

It’s Mary Stuart Masterson! The actress is best known for her role in the 1991 film Fried Green Tomatoes (pictured with Mary-Louise Parker)

Mary also starred in 1992's Benson and Joon, but in recent years has stepped away from film acting to focus on TV work

Mary also starred in 1992’s Benson and Joon, but in recent years has stepped away from film acting to focus on TV work

Next, Mary is set to appear in the film Pretty Ugly with Nicola Peltz, who herself has been embroiled in a feud with her husband Brooklyn Beckham's family

Next, Mary is set to appear in the film Pretty Ugly with Nicola Peltz, who herself has been embroiled in a feud with her husband Brooklyn Beckham’s family

Mary stars as the mother of Raelynn (De Lisser), a young woman caught up in the glossy world of social media beauty, and her character is equally hooked in a wholly different vice – this time grisly true crime podcasts.

The mother-daughter bond is  put to the test when a bold makeup influencer (Nicola Peltz) returns from LA to their quiet town of Winnabow, triggering a dark spiral involving murder, obsession, and a warped take on the American Dream.

Sharing the news of her casting, aMary wrote on Instagram: ‘I’m slow to post these things, but I am so proud to be a part of this film.

‘I had a (rather intense) ball down in Wilmington, NC with the most amazing crew and cast under the truly inspiring direction of Erica Dunton.’

Continuing, she said: ‘I will have more to say and share about this magical experience later on… you are not going to believe what my movie daughter [Jazzy] and her new friend [Nicola] get up to…’

Revealing her excitement, Nicola replied: ‘Mary you’re so incredible I’m so excited for this.’

Nicola has been embroiled in a tense feud with her husband Brooklyn Beckham’s family in recent weeks. 

The family has been thrown into turmoil in recent months as it has been claimed Brooklyn has become increasingly estranged from his famous parents after failing to attend any of his father David’s 50th birthday celebrations in May.

It was also revealed that Brooklyn and Nicola’s Instagram accounts no longer follow his younger brothers in the latest family drama.

However, Brooklyn’s friends told Daily Mail that Cruz and Romeo have actually blocked them on the social media platform.

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