Lisa Spoonauer, who became an unlikely star of the 1994 cult classic 'Clerks,' died at the age of 44 on Saturday in New Jersey.

Though Spoonauer quickly gained a fan following for her role as Caitlin Bree in the iconic film Clerks, she only appeared in one other movie during her career: 1997's 'Bartender.'

She later became a restaurant manager and event planner, according to her obituary.

While Spoonauer married her Clerks costar Jeff Anderson in 1998, the couple split a year later. She went on to marry Tom Caron, and had a daughter named Mia and a stepson named Tyler.

Lisa Spoonauer, who was one of the stars of the 1994 cult classic 'Clerks' (pictured), died at her home in Jackson Township, New Jersey on Saturday; she was 44 years old

Spoonauer (left) married her Clerks costar Jeff Anderso (second to left) in 1998, but the couple split a year later. She went on to marry Tom Caron and had a daughter named Mia

Writer and director of Clerks, Kevin Smith (center), described how he found the actress in 1992

Kevin Smith, the writer and director of Clerks, wrote a truly touching post on Tuesday about Spoonauer and how he discovered the young actress when she was just 20 years old.

'In 1992, I went looking for Lisa without knowing either who she was or the integral role she'd play in my life,' Smith wrote on Instagram.

'I'd held a night of open auditions at the #firstavenueplayhouse (where we found @briancohalloran and @marilynghigliotti) but the perfect Caitlin Bree never walked through the door.

'So I popped into an acting class at Brookdale Community College and watched the students from the back.'

The unconventional casting move worked for Smith, who said he knew immediately that Spoonauer could convincingly play Caitlin.

'Lisa was easily the most natural and authentic voice in the room. She didn't sound like she was acting at all; she delivered scripted dialogue as if she was inventing her conversation in the moment, like people do in real life.

'In 1992, I went looking for Lisa without knowing either who she was or the integral role she'd play in my life,' he wrote on Tuesday

'Captivated, I approached Lisa cold in the parking lot after the class and said "This is gonna sound creepy but... Do you wanna be in a movie?" Fearlessly, she replied "Not if it's porn."'

'I told her a bit about Clerks and gave her a copy of the script and my phone number. She called me a few days later and said "Well it's not porn, but everybody talks like it is. It's funny. I'll do it."'

'As strong an actress as she was, Lisa [pictured recently] was an even more excellent Mother to her daughter Mia,' Smith wrote

Clerks was also the first film Smith had done, and both him and Spoonauer rose to the occasion together.

'A complete stranger at first, Lisa quickly became one of the most important people I'd ever meet,' he wrote.

Smith detailed Spoonauer's natural acting skills, but added that she always seemed to be the most proud of her family and daughter.

'As strong an actress as she was, Lisa was an even more excellent Mother to her daughter Mia. Whenever we'd Facebook later in life, she'd gush about her baby girl proudly. My heart goes out to Tom, Mia and Lisa's family.

'Thank you for dreaming my dream with me. You changed my life, Lisa,' Smith said.

Other Clerks actors also paid tribute to the late actress after the news of her death.

'I'm truly gutted by this news. My deepest condolences and prayers to her husband Tom and his family,' O'Halloran, who played Dante Hicks in the film, wrote on Tuesday.

'She always had a wicked sense of humor and smile. I was blessed to have been part of an incredible life changing adventure with her. To this day it is a part of my life.

'Not a day goes by that she was mentioned or remembered in some fashion. She will live on in my heart and in the hearts of millions. Always in my heart. Rest in Peace Lisa.'

Spoonauer died at her home in Jackson Township, New Jersey; it is unknown how she died.

She is survived by her husband, Tom; her daughter, Mia; her stepson, Tyler; her mother, Dolores; her twin brothers, Michael and Mark Spoonauer; and her grandfather, Frank Figurelli.