Julie Michaels: From ‘Road House’ Icon to Trailblazing Stuntwoman

Julie Michaels made an unforgettable impression in Road House (1989) with a single bar scene that instantly cemented her as a screen siren. Playing Denise, she brought strength, allure, and attitude in a film full of action and testosterone.

But Julie was more than just a pretty face—she’s a trained martial artist and one of Hollywood’s pioneering female stunt coordinators. With credits in Point Break, Batman & Robin, and Emmy-nominated work, she built a career defined by grit and talent in a male-dominated industry.