Lara Flynn Boyle made a rare public appearance in Los Angeles over the weekend.
According to photos published by Page Six, the largely reclusive actress was spotted walking her rescue dog, Shrimp, while smoking a cigarette during a casual outing in the city.
Boyle dressed comfortably for the walk, wearing a gray sweatshirt featuring the word “Irish,” paired with khaki pants and sneakers.
The appearance marked another uncommon sighting for the former “Twin Peaks” star, who has kept a low public profile in recent years.
Boyle was last photographed publicly in June 2025 while walking her dog near her Bel Air neighborhood.
At the time, she briefly stopped to speak with a neighbor before returning home.
Lara Flynn Boyle Became Famous Through ‘Twin Peaks’ and Major Movie Roles
Boyle rose to fame playing Donna Hayward during the first two seasons of “Twin Peaks.”
The actress later appeared in several major films, including “Wayne’s World” and “Men in Black II.”
She also earned an Emmy nomination for her role as prosecutor Helen Gamble on “The Practice.”
As Boyle’s fame grew throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, she became a regular tabloid target due to both her appearance and her high-profile relationships.
Among her most talked-about romances was her relationship with Jack Nicholson, whom she dated on and off for several years.
In a 2024 interview with People, Boyle spoke positively about their relationship and revealed that they still occasionally stay in touch.
“We’re not hanging out,” Boyle clarified. “But he was a huge part of my life.”
“That is seven years of great times, it’s seven years of wonderful,” she added.
The pair initially dated from 1999 to 2001 before later being photographed vacationing together in St. Tropez in 2006.
Boyle eventually married Texas real estate developer Donald Ray Thomas in 2006.
During the same interview, Boyle also dismissed a long-circulated story shared by her former boyfriend, David Spade, regarding Nicholson allegedly asking her out in front of him.
“That never happened,” Boyle said. “Never happened.”
The ‘Wayne’s World’ Star Opened Up About Fame and Hollywood Pressure
Boyle has spoken candidly in recent years about the intense scrutiny she experienced during her Hollywood career.
Despite stepping back from acting after marrying Thomas, Boyle said photographers continued aggressively documenting her life.
Still, she insisted she never seriously considered leaving Hollywood completely.
“I never wanted to bow out,” Boyle told People in 2024.
“Any moment I was feeling down or sorry for myself, I made sure I did not complain.”
Boyle also discussed difficult experiences she faced within the entertainment industry before the rise of the #MeToo movement.
“I’ve been in situations that were not called for,” Boyle explained.
“I’ve walked out of meetings and had repercussions for it. We all go through it.”
The actress additionally credited the COVID-19 pandemic for contributing to her quieter lifestyle in recent years.
Today, Boyle splits time between Los Angeles and San Antonio with her husband.
“I have a lovely marriage,” Boyle said.
“We were together that night and ever since.”
