Sherilyn Fenn Through the Years: Photos of the ‘Twin Peaks’ Actress

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February 1, 2024 12:35PM EST
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Sherilyn Fenn was a 90s bombshell, beloved for ‘Twin Peaks’. Celebrate her 59th birthday with photos of the star from her young start to today.

Femme fatale! Sherilyn Fenn is an American actress and writer, born Feb. 1, 1965. The Detroit native started her career in B-movies after attending the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute following a move to LA as a teen. Her big break was in 1990 when she was cast as the enigmatic Audrey Horne in David Lynch’s TV series Twin Peaks. Sherilyn became adored for the coquettish character, who was known for her flirty manner and 50s-chic costumes. She would earn an Emmy and a Golden Globe nomination for her role.

Following Twin Peaks, Sherilyn appeared in Lynch’s Wild At Heart as well as an adaptation of the John Steinbeck novel ‘Of Mice And Men’. She starred in the series Rude Awakening, about a washed-up former soap opera actress, from 1998 to 2001. Since then, she’s worked on a number of TV hits, appearing on Gilmore Girls, Ray Donovan, and Shameless on multi-episode story arcs.

Want to see Sherilyn Fenn through the years? Scroll through the gallery for photos of the star when she was young.

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Sherilyn Fenn in 1988

Sherilyn Fenn in 1988
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Here, Sherilyn is seen rocking a bold blonde in 1988, before rocketing to fame on i. We love this look!

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Sherilyn Fenn in 1989

Sherilyn Fenn in 1989
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Sherilyn Fenn looks like a retro bombshell in these shots from 1989. Her blonde locks would disappear by her Twin Peaks days.

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Lara Flynn Boyle, James Marshall & Sherilyn Fenn on ‘Twin Peaks’

Lara Flynn Boyle, James Marshall & Sherilyn Fenn on ‘Twin Peaks’
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Small town, big secrets. Sherilyn Fenn (bottom center) is pictured with her Twin Peaks co-stars Lara Flynn Boyle and James Marshall in promotional shots for the show.

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Sherilyn Fenn at the ‘Sleepy Hollow’ Premiere

Sherilyn Fenn at the ‘Sleepy Hollow’ Premiere
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Sherilyn Fenn smiles while attending the premiere of the movie Sleepy Hollow in LA on Nov. 17, 1999. The film starred her ex-boyfriend Johnny Depp.

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Sherilyn Fenn at a Screening of ‘Chicken Run’

Sherilyn Fenn at a Screening of ‘Chicken Run’
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Specs appeal! Sherilyn Fenn donned glasses and a lime-colored cardigan for a special screening of Chicken Run in 2000.

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Sherilyn Fenn at a Benefit

Sherilyn Fenn at a Benefit
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Sherilyn Fenn looks radiant in pink silk at the 3rd annual Night With Friends Of El Faro benefit event in LA on May 13, 2005. She teamed the look with blunt bangs.

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Sherilyn Fenn Stuns

Sherilyn Fenn Stuns
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Sherilyn Fenn stuns during the 3rd annual Night With Friends Of El Faro benefit in LA. She oozed old Hollywood glamour.

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Sherilyn Fenn in ‘Magic City’

Sherilyn Fenn in ‘Magic City’
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Sherilyn Fenn shakes hands with Steven Strait in a scene from 2012’s Magic City. The Starz show, about Miami in the late 50s, aired for two seasons.

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Sherilyn Fenn at ‘Twin Peaks’ Festival

Sherilyn Fenn at ‘Twin Peaks’ Festival
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Sherilyn Fenn is a blonde beauty while speaking at a panel during Twin Peaks Festival in London on Oct. 4, 2015. The event celebrated 25 years since the show’s debut.

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Sherilyn Fenn in ‘Wish Upon’

Sherilyn Fenn in ‘Wish Upon’
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Ryan Phillippe wraps his arm around Joey King while Sherilyn Fenn looks somber to their side in a scene from the 2017 movie Wish Upon. The horror film is about a magic music box while grants wishes and takes lives.

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