Best known for her portrayal of Natalie Green on *The Facts of Life* (1979–1988), this actress was discovered during her teenage years. After facing significant health issues that led her to step away from the spotlight, she has, at 58, made an inspiring comeback.

In a reflective 2013 HuffPost piece, she recalled her youth, admitting, “Have I ever mentioned a passion for acting or performing? Not at all.” She explained, “Had anyone asked me what I wanted to be, I’d likely have said a doctor because I loved helping people and had a real talent for it.”

Initially, acting was simply a way to skip school and score free doughnuts, she revealed. Yet, to her surprise, she found herself back in the principal’s office soon after, sparking the beginning of an unexpected career in Hollywood.

Now fully recovered, Cohn has rejoined the entertainment world, rekindling her connection with fans on social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram. She expressed excitement in 2017 about the prospect of taking on new roles, saying, “I’m feeling wonderful and can’t wait to work again. I believe in my talent and know I still have a lot to bring to the table.”

Ahead of her 58th birthday, she opened up about her pride in aging naturally, noting she feels more attractive now than ever before. Rather than being defined by conventional beauty, she finds joy in aging on her own terms—a freedom some of her friends, who once conformed to Hollywood’s beauty ideals, now struggle with.

Fully embracing her role as a character actress, she honors her age naturally. When tempted by thoughts of cosmetic tweaks, she humorously breaks into a rendition of “Let It Go” from *Frozen,* a playful tradition shared with her best friend.