How old was Kelly McGillis in Rabbit Ears: Thumbelina?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

At the moment the movie Rabbit Ears: Thumbelina was being made, Kelly McGillis was:

31 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

This figure for the age is based on the first day in the release year of Rabbit Ears: Thumbelina:

January 1, 1989

And also the day Kelly McGillis was born:

July 09, 1957

Given the typical time period between the filming and the release date, Kelly McGillis could have been a year older or younger than the age shown when some scenes were being filmed.