Published: 22:06 BST, 6 August 2026 | Updated: 04:34 BST, 7 August 2026
She is a former child star who began her career playing the bright and precocious tot who got into all sorts of mischief on a classic 1980s sitcom.
The sitcom was known for crossing into serious territory by delving into emotional and 'very special episode' storylines.
When viewers were first introduced, her character had been abandoned by her mother in a shopping center, only to find a home with a retired photographer where she won over everyone with her plucky spirit and colorful outfits.
Her character was a hit with children, so much that after the network canceled the show after two years, it was picked up on the syndication market for an additional two years.
She recently stepped out with two of her four children on Wednesday for an al fresco meal in sunny Los Angeles the day before her 50th birthday.
She is a former child star who began her career playing the bright and precocious tot who got into all sorts of mischief on a classic 1980s sitcom
The actress-director-writer recently stepped out with two of her four children on Wednesday for a celebratory al fresco meal in Los Angeles – one day before her 50th birthday
If you guessed Soleil Moon Frye, you are 100 percent correct!
Frye was the little girl with the indomitable spirit in Punky Brewster, and she continues to make appearances at fan events and pop culture conventions, signing autographs and celebrating her role as Penelope 'Punky' Brewster.
She has since grown up from her side ponytails and mismatched clothes, but fans might notice the same bright smile and expressive features.
During her recent outing, Frye stayed cool during the summer heatwave by wearing her long brunette tresses piled on top of her head.
She wore a sleeveless white top, black cargo trousers and black sneakers as she strolled down the sidewalk with daughters Poet Sienna Rose, 20, and Jagger Joseph Blue, 18.
The trio dined at Mercedes restaurant where Frye appeared to get exceptionally happy when a woman carrying a baby passed by. Frye was spotted making funny faces at the babe in arms.
Besides her daughters, Frye also has two sons, Lyric Sonny Roads, 12, and Story Indigo Moon, 10, with her ex-husband, Jason Goldberg, who she divorced in 2020 after 22 years of marriage.
