Golden Bachelorette star Joan Vassos, widely recognized for her participation in the ABC series, once had her very own Brat Pack moment. During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the 61-year-old revealed her brief stint as an extra in the film St. Elmo’s Fire, a pivotal 1985 Joel Schumacher film.
Vassos shared, I love Rob Lowe – I think he’s so freaking handsome, and he’s funny, and he’s a great actor. I was actually an extra in a movie that he was in, so I met him in person. I’ve loved him since I was 21 years old. I was in St. Elmo’s Fire.
Reliving the Cameo
In the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment, Vassos can be seen quickly riding her bicycle past a fraternity house as Lowe’s character Billy Hicks stands outside, approximately 52 minutes into the beloved film. This brief appearance may have been unnoticed by many but stands out to those keen on Brat Pack trivia.
A Career Beyond Acting
While set amidst iconic Washington D.C. locations like Joan’s home state of Maryland, Vassos’ participation in St. Elmo’s Fire didn’t translate into further acting roles. Instead, she transitioned into a professional career where she currently works in alumni relations at a school in Bethesda, Maryland.
The First Golden Bachelorette
Joan gained prominence as the first-ever Golden Bachelorette after being featured in Gerry Turner’s debut season of The Golden Bachelor. She exited early due to a family emergency involving her daughter but is returning for an adventurous new journey to find love on The Golden Bachelorette.
A Look at Romance Preferences
Aside from revealing her admiration for Rob Lowe and describing him as both polished and funny, Vassos added that she also finds Kevin Costner attractive due to his rugged nature showcased in Yellowstone. She said, I love Kevin Costner. Since Yellowstone, I just think he is the rugged, sexy guy.
Valuing a Family-Oriented Partner
Joan reflects on seeking love again and emphasizes finding someone who embodies gentlemanly qualities: My father was the ultimate gentleman… always polite, never cussed, just was such a gentleman.
A Life Full of Adventures
Looking ahead after losing her husband John to pancreatic cancer in 2021, Joan expresses eagerness to embrace new experiences: I worked my whole life getting to this place and had planned on having all those adventures with John
, adding that now she seeks a partner ready for fun-filled escapades.
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