Who did Mia Sara marry? All about Ferris Bueller star’s personal life as she returns to red carpet after 14 years

Mia Sara, 57, made a striking appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of The Life of Chuck. After a long hiatus of around 15 years, she was seen posing on the red carpet on June 2, 2025.

Seeing the actress at the Monday event, many fans are curious to take a sneak peek into her rather private personal life.

According to IMDb, Mia Sara is married to Brian Henson, the son of Jim Henson, the creator of the Muppets. They also share a daughter, Amelia Jane Henson.

Mia Sara made a comeback to the red carpet after over a decade

The Ferris Bueller's Day Off star walked the red carpet and posed for the cameras with The Life of Chuck director Mike Flanagan and its star cast, including Tom Hiddleston, Annalise Basso, Benjamin Pajak, Carl Lumbly, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Kate Siegel, and Mark Hamill, according to a People report.

Since Dorothy and the Witches of Oz was released in 2011, Mia Sara's role as Sarah Krantz in the new movie marked her notable return to the entertainment industry. Meanwhile, she was seen portraying her character named Narciss in the 2013 movie Pretty Pretty, directed by Juliana Sorelli.

Recently, Mia spoke with People and reflected on finding the reason to get back to acting and work with Mike Flanagan and his wife, Kate Siegel. She lauded the couple's Midnight Mass, referring to it as

"one of my favorite things I've ever seen."

She continued the conversation, sharing,

"We've been such fans, and we met socially, he and the magnificent Kate Siegel, and he just said, 'Well, don't you ever really want to work again?' And I said, 'Oh, I don't know.' He said, 'Well, what if I offered you something?' I said, 'Well, okay, if you offer me something, I'll do it.'"

Mia Sara's personal life explored

A look at her childhood

Mia Sara was born to Jerome and Diana on June 19, 1967, in Brooklyn Heights, New York City. Her mom, Diana, raised her two daughters, Mia and Cassie, after her divorce, according to a revealeddementia.tripod.com report.

Sara attended the Saint Ann's School in Brooklyn. She was only 13 or 14 when she began acting professionally. In 1982, she appeared on the soap opera All My Children.

During her high school years, she acted in some projects and participated in theater productions. For theater, she portrayed the roles of Helena in A Midsummer Night's Dream and Juliet in Romeo and Juliet.

A look at her filmography

Mia Sara's early exposure to acting paved the way for her professional Hollywood career. She made her debut, playing Princess Lili in the 1985 film Legend, opposite Tom Cruise. She rose to fame the following year for Ferris Bueller's Day Off, portraying Sloane Peterson in the teen comedy film.

Her impressive filmography showcases her versatility and a diverse range of movies, including Timecop, A Stranger Among Us, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story, and Dorothy and the Witches of Oz.

Mia gained prominence with several noteworthy performances in TV projects such as All My Children, Queenie, Time Trax, and Birds of Prey.

A look at her love life

Mia Sara shares a daughter with her husband, Brian Henson. They welcomed their daughter, Amelia Jane Henson, in 2005.

According to a Who's Dated Who? report, they began dating in June 2006. After their courtship of over 3 years, they exchanged vows on April 6, 2010.

Mia Sara was previously married to Sean Connery's son, Jason Connery. The estranged couple met on the set of Bullet to Beijing, according to The List. They tied the knot in 1996 and were together till 2002. In June 1997, they had a son named Dashiell Quinn Connery.

During an interview with People, Sara revealed that she resides in England with her husband. The couple stays at

"a 17th-century farmhouse."

The renowned actress enjoys riding horses during her leisure time. Some of her hobbies also include cooking and reading crime fiction.