Taryn Manning was unrecognizable Wednesday night when she stepped out in Palm Springs.
The Orange is the New Black alum, 46, who sparked concern last year with a viral, sexually explicit rant, certainly made a statement in her eccentric holiday ensemble on her way to a Christmas party.
Dressed in a white fur-trimmed jacket, loose-fitting gray shorts, and knee-high yellow suede boots, Taryn embraced her unconventional look with style.
She completed the quirky look with a wide-brimmed hat, which obscured her unkempt, unusually blonde hair that hung over her face, adding to the air of mystery.
The former leading lady is making a triumphant return to Hollywood.
Manning landed a role in the independent drama Out Come The Wolves, starring alongside Giancarlo Esposito and Harold Perrineau.
Taryn Manning was a far cry from her iconic role in Britney Spears’ Crossroads on Wednesday night, stepping out in Palm Springs looking almost unrecognizable.
The Orange is the New Black alum, 46, who sparked concern last year with a viral, sexually explicit rant, certainly made a statement in her eccentric Christmas ensemble on her way to a Christmas party in the desert.
The film, which marks producer Danny Peykoff’s directorial debut, will see Manning play “a mother who never wanted to have a child and never stops hiding it,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The film is inspired by Rancid’s 1995 album of the same name, with the screenplay written by Peykoff, along with Jason and Jamie Nees.
In 2020, Taryn supported her Crossroads co-star Spears during the #FreeBritney movement.
The actress shared a Crossroads image of herself, Britney, and co-stars Zoe Saldana and Anson Mount, writing, “What a wonderful time with this team!”
She continued: ‘Britney, I know that you are strong and that you have your own brain and thought process. To me you look happy and like you’re having a great time! Keep up the happy posts and your faith in Jesus Christ. How about instead of #freebritney we say #GodIsWatchingOverBritney?
Manning is best known for her breakout role as the tough and rebellious Tina in Spears’ 2002 film Crossroads.
He later gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Pennsatucky in the hit Netflix series Orange is the New Black, earning critical praise for his complex performance.
Manning also pursued a music career, releasing two albums with his band, Boomkat, and collaborating with artists such as Kanye West.
Dressed in a white fur-trimmed jacket, loose-fitting gray shorts, and knee-high yellow suede boots, Taryn embraced her unconventional look with style.
She completed the quirky look with a wide-brimmed hat, obscuring her unkempt, unusually blonde hair that hung over her face, adding an air of mystery (seen on the left in Orange is the New Black in 2013).
In 2020, Taryn supported her Crossroads co-star Spears during the #FreeBritney movement.
Despite facing public controversy, including backlash for his 2021 film Karen, Manning has continued to work in the entertainment industry.
She was previously engaged to Anne Cline, but the couple ended their engagement in 2021.
Taryn and Anne had tried to resolve their differences, but ultimately decided they were not compatible.
The two had only been together for about three months when they got engaged, as they were first linked in March 2021.
In 2023, she apologized after a video of her ranting about an affair went viral.
The actress talks about a relationship she had with a married man.
She detailed their sexual encounters.
‘Every night, well, for about three nights in a row… I was licking his pussy because he liked it and I didn’t mind doing it! Is that weird? That’s what demons do,” Manning said.
Manning went on to describe a confrontation he had with the man’s wife.