- Traci Lind is an American film actress who grew up in Louis Kentucky
- She began her career as a model when she was 13 years old before delving into acting
- Just when her career began to make waves, the actress suddenly faded off the screen in 1997
Traci Lind became a famed figure in the early 80s and 90s thanks to her versatility which captured both horror and science genres. She starred in Hollywood movies including Fright Night 2, Class of 1999, and My Boyfriend’s Back.
Traci’s passion for the entertainment world saw her walk the runway as a model at 13, appear on small screens, and capture the hearts of fans on the big screen. Unfortunately, she got entangled between the paparazzi that came with fame and the negativity that accompanied her abusive relationship.
In 1997, the actress retreated into her shell of privacy even though she had the world waiting for her and her career at its peak.
Background and Early Life of Traci Lind
Traci Lind’s early life can be traced back to Louisville, Kentucky where she was born on April 1, 1968. Her birth name is Traci Lin Wemes. There is limited information regarding her early life and family members however, sources have it that she’s married and leads a private life.
The Louisville Native Started her Career as a Model
Traci Lind had always had a passion for acting even though modeling came first. Her beauty and body physique earned her the interest of John Casablancas, the head of Elite Model Management when she was only 13 years old.
She walked through many runways before switching to acting. In 1982 when she was only 20 years old she made her first debut in the first episode of the movie titled Fame and then gained interest after her appearance in Fright Night 2 and Class of 1999. Some of her interesting movies include:
- My Boyfriend’s Back (1993)
- The Road to Wellville (1994)
- Code Name: Wolverine (1996)
- Cadillac (1997)
- The End of Violence (1997)
- Kiss and Tell (1997)
- No Strings Attached (1997)
- Red Meat (1997)
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Traci Lind has Been Married to Shakil Richardson for over Three Decades
According To IMBD, the Class of 1999 actress got married to Shakil Richardson, a screenwriter on February 17, 1992, with whom she shares two children. Though the entertainment industry is filled with many divorced celebrities, Traci and are husband are said to still be together.
She was Allegedly Involved In an Abusive Relationship with Dodi Fayed
Prior to her marriage with her husband, Traci opened up about her abusive relationship with her then-boyfriend Dodi Fayed when other victims of Playboy came out to speak to the British news agency. Her alleged lover was an Egyptian film producer and son of the billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed. The actress claimed that her ex-boyfriend Fayed who died 3 weeks earlier seduced her when she was only 16 years old. She also added that he pulled out a gun on her when she refused him to marry her.
As it may, they later bonded after four years, and at that time she was already married to a screenwriter but went on to have an affair with him even though their relationship was somewhat toxic, she still endured until he asked her to divorce from her husband. She also recalled a time when she disclosed her plans to move out of his Beverly Hills home and he pulled out a fully loaded gun on her but then the exit door was her escape route.
According to her, the relationship between them was sweet and toxic. He would at some point brace her with so much love and at another time the terror in him just showed up.
However, all she said about her ex-lover didn’t sit well with Fayed’s spokeswoman, Pat Kingsley who went on to debunk most of her negative claims.
But following related claims from Fayed’s ex-lovers, it seems like he was too much of a playboy to handle.
The Truth about Why she Stopped Acting
While most entertainers enjoy the glamour that comes with being a celebrity, not everyone is comfortable having their private lives on the screen. Traci Lind suddenly found herself in the second class when she spoke about her vicious relationship. Rather than being applauded for speaking up, many thought of it as a publicity stunt since Dodi Fayed was already dead.
Even though Traci was comfortable with switching into characters on screen, she couldn’t handle the reality that had become of her then-abusive relationship. She suddenly faded away from the screen and her last movie was in 1997 titled Red Meat.
In an interview, she made it known that she is extremely private and acting was just the wrong path for her.
Where is the Former Actress Now?
Traci Lind has been off the screen for a very long time and the chances of a possible comeback are very slim. While fans still await her return, the 56-year-old is enjoying her best life and is still alive. As you would find, she is one of several former actors that have managed to live quietly and away from media attention.
