In a 2020 interview with Variety, when asked who she was supporting in the then-upcoming presidential election, Derek explained, "I don't talk about who I vote for anymore. I supported Bush 43 and I became one of the poster girls for the Republicans. But I'm an independent. I don't want to be pigeonholed and labeled as one thing or another." [28] Recounting Donald Trump's cameo in 1989's Ghosts Can't Do It, Derek said that the part had been written specifically for him and that "he was great." [28] Other work [ edit ] In addition to Elisa there are an additional three Playmates in this issue: Erika Eleniak Miss July 1989, Pamela_Anderson Miss February 1990 and Anna Nicole Smith Miss May 1992 But as much as the pair justified their relationship, there was no way it would be accepted in the US. Bo Derek did pictorials ( *and the cover) in the August 1980 *, September 1981 *, July 1984*, January 1989, January 1994, December 1994 * October 1998 issues - amongst others. She was also on the inside of the January 1989 cover. Heating Up With John and Bo Derek". The Washington Post. January 29, 1980 . Retrieved September 6, 2023.

at last an industry by industry scenario . . . of just whose grass would be greener if it were legala b "CNN Transcript − LARRY KING LIVE: Bo Derek Talks About Hollywood and Life After John". CNN. March 10, 2000 . Retrieved November 20, 2021. Derek, who describes herself as an independent, [21] supported the presidential campaigns of George H.W. Bush and his son, GeorgeW. Bush. [21] She attended the Republican National Convention in 2000 and 2004. [22] [23] Derek has also appeared at public events with Republican Congressman David Dreier of Southern California. [24]

After a five-year hiatus, Derek returned to feature films with the fantasy comedy-drama Ghosts Can't Do It (1989). The final collaboration of Derek with her husband as director, Ghosts Can't Do It was a failure both critically (a "cinematic abomination") [19] and financially. [20] Earning Derek her third Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress, the film also won three additional Golden Raspberry Awards for Worst Picture, Worst Director (John Derek), and Worst Supporting Actor ( Donald Trump). Bold . . . Beautiful . . . Breathtaking . . . Bo ( Part 1 of 2) essay by Bruce Williamson, photographed by John Derek Peyton Manning, Bo Derek, Rob Riggle set to roast Rob Lowe". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved August 19, 2016. John died in May 1998 from heart disease at age 71, and though Bo has always tried to justify the concerning way their relationship started, she has expressed regret for ending his marriage to Evans. Cottle, Michelle (June 14, 2012). "The GOP's Two-Faced Celeb Bashing of Obama's Parker-Wintour Fundraiser". The Daily Beast . Retrieved July 19, 2016.

In 2006, Derek starred in 40 episodes of the 65-episode telenovela series Fashion House. In 2012, she appeared on CSI: Miami. It's unusual for the Tarzan & Bo pull out poster to still be with copies of this issue, invariably, over the years, they've been lost.