Jennifer Grey looked completely at ease during a recent beach retreat, sharing a series of calm, sunlit moments with her followers. The 65-year-old actress posted several photos from the trip on Instagram, opening with a peaceful shot of herself sitting on a towel near the shoreline. Wearing a black bikini and sunglasses, she appeared relaxed as the waves stretched out behind her.
In other photos, Grey wandered along the surf in a simple black one-piece swimsuit. The look was understated, highlighted only by layered necklaces with a gemstone pendant and a coin medallion. The surrounding scene, with its rugged coastline and steady tide, created an unposed, effortless beach atmosphere.
Sunlight, Selfies, and Soft Moments
The getaway included a few sunny portraits as well. Grey added an outdoor selfie where the light caught the red in her hair, creating an almost golden frame around her face. She smiled gently, dressed in a sleeveless top and a loosely tied patterned scarf as the breeze moved through her hair.
Friendship in Focus
The tone of the post shifted in one of the final images, where Grey appeared alongside longtime friend Tracy Pollan. Their closeness was plain, with both leaning in for an easy selfie that captured decades of connection.
Grey captioned the gallery, “Long overdue girls trip @tracy.pollan 🤍 giggled like we were back in high school,” a nostalgic nod to their deep bond. Pollan replied with a simple, heartfelt message: “Love you the mostest!”
Their friendship spans back to their teenage years at New York City’s Dalton School. Through personal milestones, career highs, and life’s tougher chapters, the pair have remained steady constants in each other’s worlds. Grey even celebrated Pollan’s birthday in 2023 with a touching tribute, writing, “Happy birthday to my lifelong sister-friend @tracy.pollan. There is nothing like having someone you can always count on, from 14 on, through so many chapters, through so much life. I ❤️ u #tracypollan #oldfriendsarethebestfriends.”
A Career Icon Revisits a Legendary Role
Grey rose to global fame as Frances “Baby” Houseman in the beloved 1987 classic Dirty Dancing. The performance turned her into a cultural icon and helped define an era of cinematic romance.
Now, fans have new reason to celebrate. On January 27, 2026, Grey revealed that she will return to her famous role in a newly developed sequel. She will not only reprise the character but also serve as an executive producer, helping guide the project as it reintroduces Dirty Dancing to a modern audience.
In a statement about the project, Grey shared, “The role of Baby has held a very deep and meaningful place in my heart, as it has in the hearts of so many fans over the years. I’ve long wondered where we might find Baby years later and what her life might be like, but it’s taken time to assemble the kind of people that I felt could be entrusted to build on the legacy of the original film … and I’m excited to say that it looks like the wait will soon be over.”
With Grey deeply involved behind the scenes, the sequel aims to preserve the spirit of the original while expanding the story for new generations.
Still Side by Side After All These Years
Grey and Pollan’s enduring friendship continues to be a quiet source of joy for both, and their beach day photos reflect that steady, familiar warmth. Whether celebrating milestones or simply sharing a laugh by the water, the two remain as close as they were when they first met as teenagers.
As Grey prepares to step back into one of the most iconic roles of her career, she does so with a lifelong friend still at her side.
