After "Top Gun" McGillis continued acting in film, television, and even plays. Some of her film appearances include "The Accused," "Winter People" and "The Babe." Outside of her roles on screen, she has also performed on stage in Shakespeare plays like "The Twelfth Night" and "The Merchant of Venice." She most recently landed roles in TV Movies, such as "An Uncommon Grace," and "Maternal Secrets."
Despite being a lead character in the original film, McGillis is not in "Top Gun: Maverick." When asked by ET in 2019 if she was approached to return for the sequel, she jokingly said, "Oh my god no. They did not, nor do I think they would ever. I mean, I'm old and I'm fat, and I look age-appropriate for what my age is, and that is not what that whole scene is about."