What Is Freddie Simpson Doing Now? The Actress's Last Film Was in 2002

Freddie Simpson achieved fame in the vibrant Hollywood scene of the '90s, yet her stint in acting was short-lived as she found fulfillment in a world of health and wellness.

Freddie Simpson gained fame for her sporty character in a 90s film about an all-women baseball team. However, as the early 2000s unfolded, the curtain drew on her active acting days.

Nowadays, the former actress enjoys a quieter life away from the spotlight, focusing on family and diving into a new career dedicated to improving others' lives through acupuncture and other wellness activities.

Freddie Simpson's Brief Acting Career

Born in Kentucky, Simpson grew up active in sports. She used to play baseball with her father and eventually switched to softball as it was what her school provided at the time. Despite receiving a volleyball scholarship to college, she considers baseball her best sport.

With her notable height and blonde hair, Simpson's life changed when she signed a modeling contract with John Casablancas after a chance encounter. This journey led her to Paris and eventually to Hollywood, where she pursued acting in Los Angeles.

Under renowned coach Roy London's guidance, Simpson impressed during a tryout, showcasing her skills in both baseball and acting. This success paved the way for her role as shortstop-pitcher Ellen Sue Gotlander in the 1992 film "A League of Their Own."

She appeared in the classic movie alongside Geena Davis, Lori Petty, Tom Hanks, Madonna, Rosie O'Donnell, Megan Cavanagh, Tracy Reiner, Bitty Schram, Ann Cusack, and Anne Ramsay.

Simpson went on to feature in the television adaptation of the film in 1993. Though it's unclear when she stepped back from the industry, her final credited film was "Short" in 2002.

However, in 2016, she was spotted at a reunion with her co-stars in Arkansas as part of Davis' 2nd Annual Bentonville Film Festival (BFF). During the event, they played baseball alongside veteran pitcher Gina Casey.

Freddie Simpson Is Now An Acupuncturist

After a brief acting career, Simpson transitioned to a new profession: she is now an acupuncturist at Ten Stone Acupuncture, specializing in traditional Chinese medicine.

She earned her bachelor's degree in physical therapy from the University of Kentucky and her master's degree in traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and herbology from Yo San University.

Committed to wellness, she attended the Graduate School for Traditional Chinese Medicine and mastered other healing techniques, such as Reiki and tai chi. She became a certified yoga instructor in 1997.

Currently, she continues to share her expertise by teaching yoga and Qi Gong. She expressed excitement about creating a welcoming space for people to connect with their hearts, passion, joy, and wisdom within their bodies. She said:

"I aim to create platforms to extend that connection to their purpose and the larger body of the world."

Thriving in her new career, Simpson is also flourishing in family life. Currently residing in Charlottesville, Virginia, she is married to Stephen Brannan, a Colorado College alumnus. Together, they have a daughter named Kaili, who just turned 21 in June 2023.

Freddie Simpson's Holistic Approach To Social Causes

While navigating a career in health and wellness, Simpson has been involved in social causes. Her most notable act of generosity happened after the tragic white nationalist rally in 2017 in Charlottesville.

Simpson expressed that while "healers" typically avoid getting involved in such circumstances, her experience changed her. "It made me engage on a more heartfelt level," she said.

Simpson worked at a spa close to where the rally's incident occurred that resulted in Heather Heyer's death. James Alex Fields Jr., the reported suspect, was found guilty of Heyer's death and was sentenced to life in prison.

Even though she didn't participate in the rally, Simpson assisted those impacted by the event by providing free services like community acupuncture and mindfulness and meditation classes to foster healing.

In 2019, Simpson joined a video created by the Famous Hands Flying group, founded by Michael Krysiewicz. Michael, a deaf actor, also takes on the roles of production assistant and photographer.

In the video, she used sign language to greet its viewers and show support for using the American Sign Language (ASL). Her sign language read: "Hi, my name is Freddie. I support ASL."

Surrounding the video were her old pictures of herself dressed as her character in "A League of Their Own." The page also features celebrities communicating in American Sign Language.