Elisabeth Shue

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Summary

Elisabeth Shue is an American actor known for The Karate Kid, Adventures in Babysitting, Leaving Las Vegas and television roles including CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Her work ranges from youthful comedies and dramas to darker character roles. Shue has said actresses over 40 should find scripts and raise money to tell stories, and that she wants to help change the opportunities available to them; she has also said she dislikes the label “feminist.” No public political endorsements or broader identity or activist affiliations are on record.