Kelly McGillis was a huge Hollywood sensation in the 1980s, but in recent years, the Top Gun star has stayed largely out of the spotlight. Kelly McGillis is the actress who played Tom Cruise's love interest in Top Gun. Learn about her life, career, marriages, and weight changes over the years. Kelly McGillis is an American actress who starred in Top Gun, Witness, The Accused and other films. She also appeared in stage plays, TV shows and documentaries, and has two daughters and a restaurant. Kelly McGillis , who played Charlie in Top Gun, faced rape, mugging, divorce and addiction. She came out as gay in 2009 and refused to return for the sequel in 2022.