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Laura San Giacomo, known for her roles as Kit De Luca in Pretty Woman and Maya Gallo in Just Shoot Me!, has transformed her Hollywood success into a platform for advocacy. Originally from New Jersey, San Giacomo studied acting at Carnegie Mellon before launching a career that included film, television, and stage work. Her breakout role in Sex, Lies, and Videotape earned her critical acclaim and led to more prominent roles. However, after becoming a mother to a son with cerebral palsy, she shifted her focus to more flexible television work to stay close to her family, eventually earning a Golden Globe nomination for Just Shoot Me!.

Beyond acting, San Giacomo is a passionate advocate for inclusive education and disability rights. She has worked with organizations like the CHIME Institute to promote integrated classrooms and produced public service announcements for NBC’s The More You Know. Her efforts emphasize disability as a natural part of life and encourage broader societal inclusion. While she continues to act—recently appearing on NCIS and attending industry events—her most impactful legacy may lie in her dedication to improving access, awareness, and acceptance for all children and families navigating disability.