At 66, ‘Dirty Dancing’ Icon Jennifer Grey Flaunts Her Bikini Body on a Beach Trip With Her Dear Friend

Feb 12, 2026 by apost team

"Dirty Dancing" was one of the biggest surprise film hits of the 1980s, and it catapulted its two stars — Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey — into the limelight. But while Swayze went on to have an illustrious career after, Grey receded from the spotlight. The film's unexpected success made their instant fame more challenging to navigate. Regardless, the movie remains one of Hollywood's standout hits of the '80s and remains a fan favorite. 

Grey left the spotlight in the decade following the film's release. She didn't open up about why that was the case until much later. More than three decades after "Dirty Dancing" came out, Grey opened up about a tragic car accident that changed the course of her life. She took the time she needed to heal and rediscover her passion for acting, and she eventually returned to the spotlight.

After a long pause, Grey was ready and picked up her career again. In recent years, she's made a comeback after she appeared on "Dancing With the Stars," which she won. For many fans, Grey will always be “Baby,” the young woman who stepped into her own power one summer at a Catskills resort. Nearly four decades later, that role still follows her in the best possible way.

In January 2026, Grey confirmed that she will return for “Dirty Dancing 2,” a sequel that has long been rumored and widely anticipated. She shared in a statement, “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,” and continued, “I’ve long wondered where we might find Baby years later and what her life might be like… and I’m excited to say that It looks like the wait will soon be over!”

Grey may forever be linked to Kellerman’s and that unforgettable summer in "Dirty Dancing," but these days, she looks perfectly at home by the ocean. The 65-year-old actress recently shared glimpses of a long-awaited girls' trip with her best friend, actress Tracy Pollan. The photos posted on Instagram captured the relaxed joy that only decades of friendship can bring.

The slideshow opened with Grey standing on a quiet stretch of beach in a chic black bikini, her curly hair tousled by the wind and oversized sunglasses shielding her eyes. In another shot, she stood ankle-deep in the surf wearing a sleek black one-piece, waves breaking gently around her. The images felt unfiltered and easy, more about the moment than the pose. A selfie of the two friends was also included, smiling close together in a way that made it clear this wasn’t just a quick getaway. This was history. Grey wrote in the caption:

“Long overdue girls trip @tracy.pollan 🤍 giggled like we were back in high school.” 

Pollan echoed the sentiment on her own page, sharing similar beachside photos and writing:

“Best time with my bestie @jennifergrey.”

The two have been friends for more than 50 years, first meeting as girls at The Dalton School in New York City. What began in childhood has spanned marriages, careers, motherhood, and milestones. Grey’s recent photos reflect the same spirit. At 65, she looks grounded and self-assured, laughing with a friend she has known since childhood and embracing this chapter of life without apology.

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