Port Huron Town Hall: Jennifer Grey

Jennifer Grey is an American actress best known for her iconic role as Frances “Baby” Houseman in Dirty Dancing, opposite Patrick Swayze. Grey first gained widespread attention in the 1980s with roles in Red Dawn and Ferris Bueller's Day Off, showcasing her versatility and on-screen charisma. The enduring popularity of Dirty Dancing cemented her status as a cultural icon of the decade. In 2010, she reintroduced herself to a new generation by winning season 11 of Dancing with the Stars.

Grey has continued working steadily in film and television, earning admiration for her talent, longevity, and contributions to popular culture. Grey is currently teaming up with Liongate on the long-awaited sequal of Dirty Dancing which she will star in and executive produce.

From summer romance to silver-screen legend, Jennifer Grey proves that true stars never fade—they just keep dancing.