Zoey Deutch, Daughter of ‘Back to the Future' Star Lea Thompson, Turns up the Heat in a Leather Dress
Zoey Deutch, daughter of Back to the Future star Lea Thompson, knows how to set the red carpet on fire.
The actress, 31, started her career as a teen on the Disney Channel, but scored serious creds with roles in indie flicks like Everybody Wants Some!! and Flower. Last year, she reunited with Texan director Richard Linklater in 2025's Nouvelle Vague, in which she played screen legend Jean Seberg. But in a new red carpet appearance at CinemaCon, Deutch turned up the heat in a strapless black leather dress as she prepared to receive the CinemaCon Vanguard Award.
Deutch Inherited Her Mom's Acting Skills
It's no wonder that Deutch is so talented, considering her mother's iconic roles. She's even appeared in her mom's 2017 directorial debut, The Year of Spectacular Men. But Thompson is best known for her roles as Lorraine Baines-McFly in the beloved Back to the Future trilogy. The iconic first film, released in 1985, introduced us to wild teenager Lorraine, whom sweet Marty McFly (played by Michael J. Fox) meets when he travels back in time to 1955 in a DeLorean. Who could forget the iconic scene when his mom tries to kiss him as they sit outside the school dance in his car? Now that's an awkward run-in!
What's Next for Zoey Deutch?
Deutch will likely score a goal with her next project. Back in January, Deadline announced that the rising star will play Marla Messing, the U.S. Women's soccer executive who oversaw the 1999 World Cup tournament that set attendance and TV viewership records. Titled The 99'ers, the U.S. Women's Soccer drama will be directed for Netflix by Nicole Kassell.
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Who is Zoey Deutch's Father?
Zoey Deutch's father is Pretty in Pink and Some Kind of Wonderful director Howard Deutch.
Is Zoey Deutch Married?
Not yet. The actress is currently dating comedian Jimmy Tatro. The couple announced their engagement in September 2025.
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This story was originally published April 17, 2026 at 8:03 AM.