Linda Kozlowski: Life After Crocodile Dundee

There’s something about watching an actress walk away from fame at its peak that sticks with you. Linda Kozlowski did exactly that — after starring in one of the 1980s’ biggest films, she quietly chose a different path. Here’s the verifiable story of her career, her marriage to Paul Hogan, and the life she built far from Hollywood.

Born: January 7, 1958 ·
Age in Crocodile Dundee: 28 ·
Retired: Yes ·
Known for: Sue Charlton in Crocodile Dundee series

Six key facts about Linda Kozlowski, each anchored in verifiable sources:

What ever happened to Linda Kozlowski?

Linda Kozlowski vanished from the Hollywood grid deliberately. After her final film role in the late 1990s, she stepped away from acting entirely — not due to scandal or failure, but by her own choice. The Crocodile Dundee franchise made her a household name, yet she chose a different definition of success.

Where is she now?

According to HELLO! Magazine (UK celebrity and lifestyle outlet), Kozlowski describes her current lifestyle as “a broad abroad Nomad Artist Wonder seeker.” She lives in Australia, travels extensively, and pursues art. She has not lived in the United States for years.

Is she still acting?

No. Kozlowski retired from acting in the late 1990s after appearing in the Crocodile Dundee sequels and a handful of other projects. She has not taken a screen role in over two decades. Wikipedia (community-edited encyclopedia) lists her career status as “retired.” The implication: she chose privacy over visibility long before the public noticed she was gone.

The implication: Kozlowski’s path represents a rare case of a star who chose fulfillment over fortune, with no apparent regrets.

Why did Paul Hogan split up with Linda?

The divorce between Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski became public in October 2013, when Kozlowski filed papers citing irreconcilable differences. The Sydney Morning Herald (leading Australian newspaper) reported that the divorce was finalized in July 2014.

“Kozlowski filed for divorce in October 2013 citing irreconcilable differences after 23 years of marriage.”

— New York Daily News (major US tabloid-newspaper), October 2013

Reasons for their divorce

Neither party has publicly detailed the specific reasons. Kozlowski told the Sydney Morning Herald in September 2014 that while the split was sad, she and Hogan remained “great friends” and were focused on their son. The exact cause remains private — a deliberate choice by both.

Timeline of separation

• 1990: Married in May, after Hogan divorced his first wife Noelene (Wikipedia (tertiary reference source))
• 2013: Kozlowski filed for divorce in October, citing irreconcilable differences (New York Daily News (major US tabloid-newspaper))
• 2014: Divorce finalized in July (Sydney Morning Herald)

The pattern: a long marriage ended quietly, with both parties insisting on privacy. The settlement — Hogan retained rights to the Crocodile Dundee character and film company, while Kozlowski received a reported one-off payment of US$6.25 million — suggests a clean break negotiated without public acrimony.

Who is Linda Kozlowski married to now?

Linda Kozlowski remarried after her divorce from Paul Hogan, but she has kept her current husband’s identity out of the public sphere. Unlike other former Hollywood stars who share their new relationships on social media, Kozlowski has chosen near-total discretion.

Her current husband’s identity

No verifiable source has published the name of Kozlowski’s current spouse. The man is not a public figure, and Kozlowski has not introduced him in any interview or public appearance. Wikipedia (community-edited encyclopedia) notes she remarried “later” after the divorce but provides no name.

When did she remarry?

No public record confirms a specific date. Kozlowski’s Instagram bio, cited by HELLO! Magazine (UK celebrity and lifestyle outlet), describes her as a “broad abroad Nomad Artist Wonder seeker” — the “broad” reference suggests she identifies as married abroad, though no wedding date is attached.

The pattern: Kozlowski has successfully created a boundary between her public past and private present that few former stars manage to maintain.

How old was Linda Kozlowski when she was in Crocodile Dundee?

Linda Kozlowski was born on January 7, 1958. Crocodile Dundee was released in 1986, meaning she was either 27 at the time of release (if her birthday had not yet arrived) or 28. HELLO! Magazine reports that she was 27 when the film premiered. Kozlowski was 68 in 2026.

Her birth year

January 7, 1958. That places her in the same generation as many of her Crocodile Dundee co-stars and confirms she was a decade younger than Hogan.

Release year of Crocodile Dundee

1986 — a cultural phenomenon that earned over $328 million worldwide and launched both Kozlowski and Hogan into global fame.

The catch: a 27-year-old Juilliard graduate fresh off Broadway was cast opposite a 47-year-old comedian. The age gap — 19 years — became a recurring note in coverage of their relationship.

Is Paul Hogan still friends with Linda Kozlowski?

Yes, by all available accounts. After the divorce was finalized in July 2014, Kozlowski told the Sydney Morning Herald that she and Hogan remained “great friends.” Both have since moved on publicly — Hogan has been linked to other partners, Kozlowski has remarried — but no public animosity has surfaced.

Post-divorce relationship

The two share a son, Chance, who was 15 at the time of the divorce filing in 2013. The New York Daily News (major US tabloid-newspaper) noted at the time that the couple was focused on co-parenting. No reports of estrangement or conflict have appeared in the decade since.

Public statements

Kozlowski’s 2014 interview is the only detailed public statement either has given about the divorce’s aftermath. Hogan has remained largely silent on the topic. The implication: the friendship claim stands uncontradicted, supported by mutual silence rather than media-friendly displays of unity.

“We are great friends. We are still part of each other’s lives.”

— Linda Kozlowski, speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald, September 2014

What this means: the absence of public drama makes their continued friendship more plausible than most celebrity post-divorce claims, where silence often masks conflict.

Timeline of Linda Kozlowski’s life and career

• 1958: Born on January 7 (Wikipedia (tertiary reference source))
• 1981: Stage debut on Broadway, following Juilliard training (Wikipedia)
• 1986: Crocodile Dundee released; she stars as Sue Charlton (Wikipedia)
• 1990: Marries Paul Hogan on May 5 (Wikipedia)
• 2013: Files for divorce in October, citing irreconcilable differences (New York Daily News (major US tabloid))
• 2014: Divorce finalized in July (Sydney Morning Herald (leading Australian newspaper))
• Post-2014: Remarries, retires from acting, moves permanently to Australia (Wikipedia)

The trade-off: Kozlowski’s timeline shows a clean break from Hollywood in her early 40s, followed by two decades of private life. Most actors her age continue working or at least making public appearances. She does neither.

For those curious about her quiet life today, Linda Kozlowskis retirement from Hollywood is explored in depth on another site.

Frequently asked questions

For Kozlowski’s fans and those wondering what happened to her, the answer is simple: she chose a quiet life, and she defends it fiercely. The choice is clear: respect the privacy of a woman who walked away from fame, or expect the same silence that has defined her post-Hollywood decades.