Julianne Phillips

Julianne Phillips is an American former model and actress, best known for her role as Francesca “Frankie” Reed on the television drama *Sisters*.

Julianne Phillips is an American former model and actress, best known for her role as Francesca “Frankie” Reed on the television drama *Sisters*. She first gained public attention as the first wife of Bruce Springsteen. Her career included modelling in the early 1980s and acting in film and television through the 1990s.

Early life and modelling

Phillips was born on May 6, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois. Sources differ on her birthplace, with some listing Chicago and others Evanston, Illinois. She began her career as a model in the early 1980s before moving into acting. Sources state that she later pursued opportunities in New York and Los Angeles, and some mention she was raised in Oregon.

Acting career

Phillips' acting work included film roles in the late 1980s and television movie appearances. Her film credits include *Fletch Lives*, *Skin Deep*, and *Big Bully*. Her best-known role was Frankie Reed on the NBC drama *Sisters*, which made her a familiar face on American television in the 1990s. Phillips appeared on *Sisters* from 1991 to 1996.

Personal life

Phillips became widely known in the public eye through her marriage to singer Bruce Springsteen. The marriage lasted from 1985 until their divorce in 1989.

Later life

Phillips' screen credits ended in the late 1990s, after which she largely stepped away from public view. Reports and biographies describe her as a former model and actress rather than an active performer.