'80s kids will remember Cynthia Rhodes as the heart of dancing hit Dirty Dancing, starring alongside Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze as the optimistic Baby and world-weary Johnny Castle.
So don't go back to your playpen, Baby: instead, catch up with Cynthia and her offscreen family life with famous musician husband and their three creatively-inclined children.
© Ron Galella Collection via GettyBrandon is the eldest of Cynthia's three children
Brandon Marx, 35
Cynthia and husband Richard's eldest child Brandon was born on 11 September 1990. He works as a photographer, producer and singer, and has credited his start in music to his godfather and dad Richard.
"I began my journey into music at the age of 3 when I received my first mini drum set from my God-Father, Bobby Colomby (The drummer of Blood Sweat and Tears)," he explained. "From that point forward, I knew I wanted to be a musician." According to his Instagram, he is married to artist Zaira Marx.
© WireImageLucas is the middle child of Richard Marx and Cynthia Rhodes and has forged a successful singing career
Lucas Marx, 33
Middle child Lucas was born on 14 September 1992. According to his Spotify artist profile, Lucas started playing the piano at just 7 years old and moved to LA at 18, starting his music career and soon having his first hit with Bryce Fox's 'Horns'.
With over 30 million streams on Spotify, it's clear Richard's musical talent doesn't fall far from the tree. He keeps quiet about his private life but has made headlines for his career, with European hits like Isac Ellit's 'What About Me'.
© Getty Images for The Recording AcademyJesse is a musician like his father and older brothers
Jesse Marx, 32
Like his two elder siblings, the youngest Marx brother Jesse has gone into the music business. Born on 4 January 1994, the singer released his debut EP Dark World as Mark This Hour in 2022.
He has also had a few onscreen roles, including a 2013 appearance in Chicago Fire and 2022 comedy short A Very Carol-y Christmas.
© Getty ImagesRichard Marx and Cynthia Rhodes welcomed three sons over the course of their 25 year marriage
Marriage to Richard Marx
Music might be the basis of their careers on stage and on the screen, but it's also the reason for their real-life meet cute. Cynthia met musician Richard Marx in 1983 when she was working opposite John Travolta in Staying Alive and Richard was working on the soundtrack.
Thus began a four-year romance before tying the knot in 1989, when Cynthia stepped back from acting to raise their three sons. They separated in July 2013 and divorced the next year.
© Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesCynthia Rhodes was a big name in the '80s and '90s for her work in musical hits like 'Dirty Dancing'
Who is Cynthia Rhodes
Cynthia Rhodes is best-known as a leading lady of onscreen dance. From Dirty Dancing to Staying Alive and Flash Dance, she's appeared in some of the '80s best-loved musical adventures.
She's also appeared in action adventures like Runaway (1984) and Curse of the Crystal Eye (1991), and appeared in musical fantasy Xanadu (1980) alongside Grease's Olivia Newton-John and dancing icon Gene Kelly.
© Getty ImagesCynthia Rhodes stepped back from acting to raise the three children she shares with ex-partner Richard
Where is she now
Since taking a step back from acting to raise her three children, Cynthia has retired from the world of acting. Her last role was in the 1991 film Curse of the Crystal Eye as Vickie Phillips after which the actress hung up her dancing shoes for good.
The former actress, singer and dancer was born on 21 November, 1956 in Nashville, Tennessee. She was nominated for a Bravo Otto award for Best Actress in 1983.
