Once one of television’s biggest stars, Yasmine Bleeth has largely retreated from public life more than two decades after personal struggles derailed her Hollywood career.
Best known for playing Caroline Holden on Baywatch from 1993 to 1997, Bleeth became a global sensation during the show’s peak, regularly appearing on “sexiest women” lists and dating high-profile celebrities.
Today, the 57-year-old lives a private life with husband Paul Cerrito, splitting time between Scottsdale, Arizona, and Los Angeles’ upscale Hancock Park neighborhood.
The actress reportedly purchased her Los Angeles condo in the mid-1990s for about $370,000; the property is now valued at over $1.5 million. The historic building offers amenities like a pool, spa, and secure parking – a far cry from the beachside fame that once defined her career.
Behind the scenes during her Baywatch years, Bleeth struggled with substance abuse, which ultimately impacted her professional reputation. Former collaborators have said her addiction made her difficult to work with, leading to her departure from the series and fewer acting opportunities afterward.
After seeking treatment, she married Cerrito in 2002, whom she met during rehab. Although she continued to appear in a few television projects, her acting career effectively ended in the early 2000s, with her last screen appearances coming shortly afterward.
In recent years, Bleeth has been spotted only occasionally, usually near her home, choosing a low-key lifestyle far removed from her former celebrity status. While her time in the spotlight was brief, her role on Baywatch remains one of the most recognizable of the 1990s television era.