She once shared the screen with Patrick Swayze, performed as a topless dancer in Road House, and later suffered a broken back while working as Pamela Anderson’s stunt double — and she still looks incredible today.
The blonde actress launched her career at just 19, playing Denise, a topless dancer at the Double Deuce bar in the 1989 cult favorite Road House. Two years later, she reunited with Swayze in the 1991 action hit Point Break, where her memorable performance earned her the nickname “the babe who nuked Keanu Reeves” from The New York Times.
Recently spotted in Los Angeles, the star showed off her signature blonde hair and fit physique while stepping out with her husband, fellow stuntman Peewee Piemonte. Dressed casually in a black T-shirt and relaxed trousers, she appeared confident and energetic during the rare public outing. The performer, who has earned Emmy nominations for her stunt work, looked just as striking decades after her breakout roles.
The woman behind these memorable performances is Julie Michaels. She has often spoken warmly about working with Swayze, calling him a dedicated professional and a role model. The two reunited for Point Break, where Swayze jokingly asked if she was following him from project to project — a moment she later recalled with humor.
Michaels later transitioned into stunt work and built a respected career behind the scenes. She married Piemonte in 1993, and the couple welcomed two sons together. Her stunt career hasn’t been without danger — she famously broke her back while doubling for Pamela Anderson on V.I.P. during a high fall from a two-story building. After recovering, she intensified her martial arts training and returned stronger than ever, continuing to thrive in one of Hollywood’s most physically demanding professions.
