Jenette Goldstein

Jenette Elise Goldstein (born February 4, 1960) is an American actress known for her roles in various film and television productions. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Goldstein hails from a diverse heritage with roots in Russia, Morocco, and Brazil. Initially trained as a gymnast, she transitioned into acting and made her debut in the sci-fi horror film Aliens (1986) as the tough and fearless Private Vasquez. This role earned her the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress. Goldstein's notable appearances include Diamondback in Near Dark (1987), Megan Shapiro in Lethal Weapon 2 (1989), and Janelle Voight in Terminator 2 (1991). She has also made cameo appearances in Star Trek Generations (1994) and Titanic (1997) and appeared in Star Trek: Short Treks (2019).