Why Isn’t Kelly McGillis on “Top Gun: Maverick”

The 2022 movie “Top Gun: Maverick” is a treat to every fan of the original “Top Gun” movie, but one former “Top Gun” star didn’t even consider making an appearance. Known for portraying ‘Charlie,’ the American actress Kelly McGillis has long decided to let go of Hollywood to focus on being a better person.

Her time in show business was hard for her, and she told Closer Weekly that she decided to let go of it all to focus on being “the best sober parent” she could be. McGillis has two children, who are all grown-up now: Sonora and Kelsey Tillman.