This Hollywood actress started her career as a successful model prior to making her film debut for legendary director John Huston in the movie Fat City (1972). After portraying Jeff Bridges's on-screen girlfriend in the sports drama, the star, now 77, became a hot commodity following her captivating performances in American Graffiti (1973) and The Man Who Fell To Earth (1976) with David Bowie.
![[Can you guess who she is? It is Candy Clark]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/28/17/94605505-0-image-a-24_1738086884582.jpg)
The two-time Oscar nominee, who was inducted into the Oklahoma Movie Hall of Fame last year, has gone on to act in more than 50 movies and shows over her five-decade career. While stepping out for a rare public sighting on Saturday, the legend appeared in high spirts as she ran errands around Los Angeles.
![[She is best known for her role as Debbie Dunham in the 1973 film American Graffiti (seen above in character)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/28/18/94607211-14334721-image-a-38_1738090100462.jpg)
The Norman native, who sported her signature platinum blonde hair, stayed warm in a light grey fleece jacket and a pair of dark purple pants on the chilly afternoon. She completed her casual ensemble with black sneakers and prescription glasses over her hazel eyes.
![[Clark earned an Oscar nomination for playing David Bowie's love interest, Mary-Lou, in The Man Who Fell To Earth (1976)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/28/18/94607209-14334721-image-a-37_1738090089114.jpg)
While stepping out for a rare public sighting, this Hollywood legend appeared in high spirts while rocking her signature platinum blonde hair as she ran errands around Los Angeles. The actress has garnered a variety of accolades during the course of her career thus far, including two Academy Award nominations.
![[Over the years, she has also started several businesses in between roles, including buying and selling houses and running a limousine business; seen in 2023]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/28/18/94607525-14334721-image-a-39_1738090713085.jpg)
She is best known for her work in The Big Sleep (1978), Q (1982), Blue Thunder (1983), Amityville 3-D (1983), Cat's Eye (1985) and At Close Range as well as The Blob (1988). Her most recent work includes portraying the mom of Mark Whitacre, played by Matt Damon, in the 2009 film The Informant!, and guest appearances on shows like David Lynch's Twin Peaks: The Return and Criminal Minds as A.J. Cook’s mom.
