The star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Lainie Kazan, appeared in public in a wheelchair: what happened.

According to The Sun: The legendary actress, beloved by millions for her funny role in the famous romantic comedy of the 2000s, was recently spotted in Los Angeles. She was moving in a wheelchair. Who is she?

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This is Lainie Kazan, who is now 85 years old. She became famous for her role as matriarch Maria in the romantic comedy 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' from 2002.

This week, Lainie was spotted when she was helped out of a car and into her wheelchair. She was wearing a leopard-print blouse and a shawl over her shoulders, complemented by dangling gold earrings and sunglasses.

Lainie became one of the audience's favorite stars thanks to 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding.' The film, which has two sequels, tells the story of the difficulties faced by Toula Portokalos in her search for love and was a huge success, grossing £296 million against a budget of just £4 million.

The film's team, including Lainie, reunited to shoot the third installment in 2023. The actress, who was once a model, gained popularity even before the film's release, notably appearing in Playboy.

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Born in Brooklyn, she made a successful career on Broadway before transitioning to film. She became famous for her role in the 1982 film 'My Favorite Year,' for which she won a Golden Globe.

The actress shared memories of her early days in Hollywood.

“There wasn't a single man I went out with who didn't try to sleep with me” – she admitted in an interview with Page Six in 2021.

After 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding,' Lainie appeared in series such as 'Desperate Housewives,' 'Baddies,' 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Modern Family,' and 'RuPaul's Drag Race.'

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The film 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' became a true masterpiece that captivated audiences in 2002, becoming a major success at the box office.

Lainie Kazan continues to be an important figure in the industry, her career reflecting the versatility and talent that has been loved by generations of fans.