February 13, 1984: Robin Wright covers Gioia

As a model, Robin Wright was on the cover of the Italian magazine Gioa.

February 23, 1984: ABC Party for Tomorrow’s Stars

Robin Wright attended the ABC Party for Tomorrow’s Stars at Tavern On The Green in New York City.

May 12, 1984: Robin Wright Makes Her Acting Debut on Television

On May 12, 1984, Robin Wright took her first step into the world of acting with her television debut on the final episode of NBC’s primetime drama series ‘The Yellow Rose’.

In this series finale, Wright portrayed Barbara Anderson, the love interest of Whit Champion, played by actor Tom Schanley.

Although her role was brief, it marked the beginning of what would become a remarkable career in film and television.

The episode drew an audience of 9.1 million viewers, offering early exposure for the young actress who was just beginning to find her voice on screen.

June 1984: Robin Wright in Combonation’s Music Video “Girls Like You”

In June 1984, a Santa Barbara-based band named Combonation released their catchy single “Girls Like You.”

The band casted Robin Wright as the star of their music video.

The video was directed by Stephen R. Johnson.

July 11, 1984: Robin Wright begins filming ‘Santa Barbara’

From July 11 to July 14, Robin Wright shoots the first episode of the daytime soap opera ‘Santa Barbara’ where she plays Kelly Capwell, the main heroine of the show.

Her first day she films 3 scenes. The first one is with Todd McKee and Julie Ronnie in the tack room set. Her second one is with Stephen Meadows in Kelly’s bedroom set. And the third one is in the helicopter mock-up.

July 27, 1984: ‘Santa Barbara’ Premiere Party

To mark the premiere of NBC’s new daytime drama ‘Santa Barbara’, a glamorous launch party was held on July 27, 1984, at the Princess Restaurant in Los Angeles.

Cast members, producers, and press came together to celebrate the debut of the much-anticipated soap opera.

A young Robin Wright, just beginning her journey as Kelly Capwell, attended the event alongside her then-boyfriend, actor Cristian Letelier.

She was all smiles as she mingled with fellow castmates, including Dane Witherspoon, A Martinez, Julie Ronnie, Melissa Brennan (later known as Melissa Reeves), Louise Sorel, John Allen Nelson, and the legendary Dame Judith Anderson.

The evening was filled with excitement and anticipation, as the team behind ‘Santa Barbara’ toasted the start of what would become a beloved and long-running series.

For Robin Wright, it was the beginning of a remarkable career in television and film.

July 30, 1984: Santa Barbara premieres on NBC

‘Santa Barbara’ debuted on NBC and would air until January 15, 1993.

Robin Wright played the role of Kelly Capwell from July 30, 1984 (Episode 1) to June 23, 1988 (Episode 982).

Here you can watch the first episode:

October 1984: Robin Wright turns down ‘Weird Science’

‘Weird Science’ casting director Jackie Burch revealed that Kelly LeBrock was not the first choice for the character of Lisa.

Robin Wright was cast but they lost her because she was working on ‘Santa Barbara’ and the producers of the soap opera didn’t allow her to do this movie directed by John Hughes and starring Anthony Michael Hall, Bill Paxton & Robert Downey Jr.

The shooting of ‘Weird Science’ was from Oct 2, 1984 to Dec 21, 1984.