LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kim Basinger, once a celebrated Hollywood figure who commanded the spotlight, has now been absent from major public events for several years.
The 'Batman' actress used to be the center of attention, but her public appearances have become scarce over time.
Recently, news of her plan to make a "comeback" by gracing a lavish Los Angeles event for Last Chance For Animals on October 14 has garnered significant attention, according to Daily Mail.
In recent times, the 69-year-old Hollywood star has opted for a quieter life, dedicating herself to animal rights causes and nurturing her relationship with her daughter, Ireland Baldwin, whom she shares with ex-husband Alec Baldwin.
Kim Basinger's dating history
Dale Robinette (1976 - 1977)
Dale Robinette, 80, is known for being a still photographer, actor, playwright, and professor. He grew up in Ottumwa, Iowa, after being adopted by the Robinette family.
Robinette pursued studies in The American Civil War and Dramatic Arts at the University of Colorado, Boulder. He honed his acting skills in New York City under Sanford Meisner.
He has played lead roles in significant plays and worked with renowned photographers and TV directors. He found his niche in photography during a snowy journey from the East Coast to the West and has pursued it ever since.
Kim Basinger and Robinette dated briefly from September 1976 to January 1977.
Jan-Michael Vincent (1979)
Jan Michael Vincent was an American actor known for his roles in TV and film during the late 1960s to 1980s. He gained fame for his character Stringfellow Hawke in 'Airwolf'.
Despite early success, he faced personal challenges like substance abuse, which severely impacted his career. He died on February 10, 2019, at the age of 74.
Basinger and Vincent dated for a year in 1979.
Ron Snyder Britton (m. 1980-1989)
Ron Snyder, born on February 16, 1939, in Santa Monica, California, is an 84-year-old American make-up artist.
He was married to Kim Basinger for 9 years, dating for 10 months before marrying on October 12, 1980. Unfortunately, their marriage ended in divorce in December 1989, after Snyder accused her of cheating on him as per IMDb.
Richard Gere (1986)
Richard Gere is an American actor and producer. He was born on August 31, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Gere gained fame and prominence for his roles in various films, becoming a leading man and a sex symbol in Hollywood during the 1980s and 1990s.
Some of his notable films include 'American Gigolo', 'An Officer and a Gentleman', 'Pretty Woman', 'Chicago', and 'Primal Fear'. Gere's acting has earned him several awards and nominations throughout his career.
According to Famous Fix, Basinger's ex-husband, Ron Snyder-Britton, alleged in his memoir that he discovered Basinger having an affair with Gere in 1986. He was her fellow actor in the movie 'No Mercy.'
Jon Peters (1988-1989)
Jon H. Peters, 78, is a film producer and former hairdresser.
During a 2017 interview, Peters claimed that he had a controversial relationship with Basinger. The movie executive shared that he was romantically involved with Basinger during her marriage to Ron Snyder.
Peters also mentioned that Michael Keaton, who was married at the time, was also interested in dating Basinger.
"Kim had a husband who was abusive," 'Batman' producer Peters alleged in his interview with The Hollywood Reporter, continuing, "And one day I grabbed him, and she connected with me because I protected her, and we became friends and ended up having a big affair."
"Michael Keaton had the eye for Kim Basinger," Peters added. "I remember he got mad at me when she and I hooked up."
"He felt rejected ’cause he was the star. He’s Batman. Yeah. I was a hairdresser who could talk to women. We lived together on the set. She helped me write the third act."
Prince (1989)
The iconic singer Prince had a notable connection with Basinger. They collaborated in the late 1980s, both professionally and personally.
One of their collaborations was on the music video for Prince's song 'Scandalous' from the Batman soundtrack in 1989, where Basinger starred as Vicki Vale.
Their relationship was rumored to have extended beyond the professional realm, sparking rumors of a romantic involvement. However, details about the extent and nature of their personal relationship remained private, and neither confirmed nor denied the rumors publicly during that time.
However, they did reportedly date in 1989, keeping their relationships under wraps per Suggest.
Alexio Gandara (1990)
Basinger had a passionate fling with younger fashion designer Alexio Gandara in the early 1990s.
Gandara revealed to the British newspaper, News of the World, that they shared five intense nights of intimacy, according to Famous Fix.
"Kim made love with a passion," said Gandara, who claimed he did not know who Basinger was when he first flirted with her.
Talking about her, Gandara said, "She made it clear that she liked to be dominated. She was acting the little girl, the virgin, while I was her teacher - the big, bad master who only wore black. She particularly liked me to playfully pull her hair. As we wrested around the bed she gasped, 'You're my master. I'll do anything you say. You are in control.'"
According to Gandara, when she asked him about being with a famous actress, he simply said, "I'm not impressed."
Basinger talked about promoting his fashion by wearing it and introduced him to Michelle Pfeiffer at a party. However, after spending five nights together, Basinger asked him to stop calling her.
Alec Baldwin (m. 1990-2002)
Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger were a high-profile Hollywood couple.
They met on the set of the 1990 film 'The Marrying Man' and began dating soon after. The two got married on August 19, 1993, in a lavish ceremony in East Hampton, New York. They have a daughter together named Ireland, born on October 23, 1995.
However, their marriage faced significant challenges and ultimately ended in a highly publicized and contentious divorce in 2002.
Mitch Stone (2014-)
Basinger began dating Mitchell Stone, a hairstylist from Malibu, in December 2014. Stone pursued a career in hairstyling after completing his training at a hair school and working as an assistant at Sebastian International.
Despite being in the public eye, Basinger has kept her relationship with Stone relatively private, and not much is known about their personal life.
Kim Basinger suffers from Agoraphobia
In 2022, Kim Basinger revealed that she had been struggling with agoraphobia, an anxiety disorder that kept her confined to her home for years. This condition led her to withdraw from the public eye and limit her interactions outside her house.
It "involves fearing and avoiding places or situations that might cause panic and feelings of being trapped, helpless or embarrassed" according to the Mayo Clinic. Approximately two percent of adults and teenagers in the United States grapple with agoraphobia.
For Basinger, dealing with this disorder meant embarking on a journey to "relearn how to drive" and facing challenges like not being able to go out for dinner due to the constraints the disorder imposed on her daily life.
