Tom Cruise co-star who also acted on Friends is unrecognizable at 75… can you guess who she is?

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This week, a seasoned actress who’s worked extensively in the film industry of Hollywood for many years was seen enjoying time outside in Los Angeles.

She’s graced the silver screen alongside an impressive lineup of esteemed actors such as Tom Cruise, Sandra Bullock, Steve Carell, and Jake Gyllenhaal.

Her TV appearances span a variety of shows, including The Golden Girls, Friends, CSI, Six Feet Under, as well as more recent parts in The Mindy Project and How I Met Your Mother.

In a summery fashion, she emerged recently in California, appearing as lively as always at the age of 75.

Her ensemble was sharp, featuring a stylish pairing of navy and white shorts with a long-sleeve polo shirt, all topped off by a sophisticated wide-brimmed straw hat.

Can you guess who she is?

Without a doubt, the actress under discussion is none less than Beth Grant, renowned for her role in the 1988 movie “Rain Man,” alongside acting greats Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman.

In this role, Dustin portrayed Ray, a character who is autistic and adheres strictly to a set daily routine. His brother in the storyline is named Charlie, played by Tom.

In an unforgettable moment, the siblings make a brief visit to a peculiar farmer’s home, allowing Ray to perform his regular routine of tuning in to The People’s Court TV show.

Beth acts as the family matriarch, who needs to understand from Charlie: “The gentleman standing over there is actually my sibling. If he isn’t allowed to watch ‘People’s Court’ within the next 30 seconds, he may have an outburst right here on your front step.

Among her well-known films are also the 2001 science fiction thriller “Donnie Darko,” boasting a distinguished ensemble featuring Jake Gyllenhaal, Drew Barrymore, and Patrick Swayze.

In a different turn of phrase: Jake portrays the role of Donnie, a young man tormented by recurring images of a person in a bunny suit. This disturbance leads to his actions becoming more unpredictable, which his eccentric gym instructor, Beth (playing Kitty Farmer), attempts to control by teaching him ‘behavior adjustments.’

In addition to her roles, Beth has appeared in films like “A Time to Kill” alongside Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson, and Matthew McConaughey, and also in “Little Miss Sunshine” with Abigail Breslin, Steve Carell, Greg Kinnear, and Toni Collette.

She made appearances as a guest star across numerous television shows, such as The Golden Girls, Criminal Minds, CSI, Six Feet Under, and also Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.

In an early episode titled “The One with the Hitchhiker,” character Beth portrayed a homeless individual who had previously been acquainted with Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow), during a period in her life when she too lived as a vagrant.

During the 2010s, she became a regular cast member on the show “The Mindy Project,” portraying Beverly, a hospital receptionist who worked alongside Mindy Kaling’s character, an obstetrician-gynecologist.

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She also stars in several forthcoming productions, one of which is the Netflix film “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” where she acted alongside Lewis Pullman (Son of Bill Pullman) and Kaia Gerber (Daughter of Cindy Crawford).

In a personal aspect, Beth has been wedded to actor Michael Chieffo for 40 years. Their daughter, Mary Chieffo, aged 32, also shares their passion for acting and is known for her roles in shows like Star Trek: Discovery.

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2025-06-29 16:48