When Linda Hamilton took her role as Sarah Connor in the blockbuster ‘The Terminator’ (1984), she redefined what a female action hero should look like.
She then carved a career as an action and sci-fi protagonist, before taking a decade off to focus on her family. During this time, she revealed she was celibate and opened up about having bipolar disorder. Then, in her sixties, she made a triumphant return to the screen.
Now, as she celebrates her 67th birthday, the world awaits her upcoming role in ‘Stranger Things.’ So, click on to relive the life and legacy of Linda Hamilton so far.