Lea Thompson "Back To The Future"

In this lively episode of Still Here Hollywood, Steve Kmetko sits down with Lea Thompson, the iconic star of Back to the Future and Caroline in the City, to reflect on the blockbuster that forever changed her life—and how she wasn’t exactly fast friends with Michael J. Fox at first. Lea shares the surprising pride she has for Howard the Duck, despite her early fears it might tank her career, and opens up about her seamless transition into directing hit shows like Star Trek: Picard and The Goldbergs. With heartfelt stories about raising two talented daughters, including Broadway star Zoey Deutch, Lea offers an inspiring look at resilience, reinvention, and longevity in Hollywood. This episode is packed with nostalgia, behind-the-scenes stories, and empowering reflections from one of the most beloved faces of the ’80s.