'Here's Lucy' Star Lucie Arnaz at 71 Is Still Close to Brother Desi, Supporting Him after Death of His Wife & Grandkid

• Desi Arnaz Jr. and Lucie Arnaz were famous kids from the sitcoms "I Love Lucy" and "Here's Lucy."
• The two have grown up and started families, but Desi Arnaz's life has not been as good as his sister's.
• In their old age, the siblings remain close and support each other through drama.

"I Love Lucy" solidified the careers of many actors, not least of which was Lucy herself, Lucille Ball. The show was an iconic piece of television and inspired a range of spinoffs, most notably the show "Here's Lucy." After surviving the initial success of the sitcom that made her a household name, Lucille also starred in shows such as "The Lucy Show."

Following the overwhelming success of "I Love Lucy," the production company turned to the new "Here's Lucy" to keep the show's legacy going. The sitcom focused on Lucy and her two children, played by her actual children, Desi Arnaz Jr. and Lucie Arnaz.

The two children found success at an extremely young age, appearing in front of the camera and becoming the talk of the town before they had even finished their primary education. Although neither pursued careers in acting after they matured, they were widely known for starring alongside their famous mom.

Desi grew up in the spotlight, with the media aware of almost everything he did.

Lucille shared her two kids with her "I Love Lucy" counterpart, Desi Arnaz. The two met in 1940 while filming "Too Many Girls." The actress and bandleader fell in love almost instantly, and Desi joined his wife on the show after they eloped in November of the same year they met.

Over the years, they made one of the most successful sitcoms of their time, Lucille started a production company, Desilu Productions, and they had their children. Eventually, the pair divorced, and Lucille remarried, but the legacy they had left behind in the annals of television history persisted.

After the death of their parents, Desi and his sister Lucie forged their own paths in life. Desi made good headway as an actor, accumulating many credits over the years. Eventually, he gave up on his acting career, while his sister chose to preserve her mother's legacy while following in her footsteps.

Desi Arnaz Wasn't Happy: Inside His Fatherhood, Death of Wife and Granddaughter

Although Desi and Lucie were seemingly destined to become Hollywood royalty, their early exposure to fame also made their lives challenging. Lucie has opened up about her relationship with her mother, saying they didn't always get along. She gladly spoke about her parents for a new documentary on their family.

Lucie also launched her own talk show in 1985 and made waves with her theatre career.

Her brother, on the other hand, was often in the news, usually for some new scandal or a blooming romance. Desi had the public's eyes on him before he was born. While his mother was pregnant with him, she continued to act. When she delivered little Desi, the whole nation watched her on-screen counterpart have a kid of her own.

Desi grew up in the spotlight, with the media aware of almost everything he did. He started acting when he was only four years old, appearing as an extra on his mom's show. Following his first taste of the acting world, he worked toward a career as an actor, starring in numerous TV projects.

As he grew older, the media focussed heavily on Desi's personal life, and when he became a dad at the age of 15, news outlets couldn't keep their eyes off him. Desi and his 15-year-old girlfriend, Susan Callahan-Howe, had a daughter, Julia Arnaz.

Desi went on to date a series of famous women, garnering more attention with each relationship. Eventually, the actor settled down with Amy Laura Bargiel in 1987. The two shared a daughter, Haley Arnaz, and were happily married until Amy sadly passed away after battling cancer in 2015.

Throughout his life, Desi struggled with his identity. The actor was constantly compared to his on-screen counterpart, resulting in a severe substance abuse habit. The actor became a grandfather after his daughter, Julia, had a daughter of her own, Desiree S. Anzalone. Sadly, Desiree passed away in 2020.

What Happened to Now-71-Year-Old Lucie Arnaz?

Like her brother, Lucie started her career as an actress quite young. She featured in "The Lucy Show" at 11 and appeared alongside her brother in "Here's Lucy." After tasting life in front of the camera, she branched out, starring in a number of movies and TV shows, making a name for herself in the acting community.

Lucie also launched her own talk show in 1985 and made waves with her theatre career. While Desi's career petered out, Lucie is still going strong, appearing in popular TV shows. The 71-year-old actress is also the mother of three children, Simon Luckinbill, Joseph Luckinbill, and Katharine Luckinbill.

Lucie shares her three kids with her second husband, Laurence Luckinbill. The two tied the knot in 1980, four years after Lucie divorced her first husband, Philip Vandervort Menegaux. Lucie and Laurence have been happily married, and the actress isn't shy to show off her grey hair. She posted a photo of her with silver locks for her husband's birthday.

In 2020, Lucie shared that she's a proud grandmother. She posted an image of her with her granddaughter and captioned it, "And now.....my granddaughter has come to visit after 14 months and she is spectacular!!!! Meet Miss Eliza Grace Luckinbill. One little pink bundle of pure joy. And boy, could we use a little more of that right now!!!"

The actress is also incredibly close with her brother. She wished Desi a happy birthday in January 2023, sharing images of them enjoying each other's company. The siblings have been working together on the recent documentary about their family, titled "Being The Ricardos."

Desi and Lucie are said to have put in a lot of effort to tell their family's story accurately. Besides weighing in on plot decisions, Lucie also serves as one of the producers. She keeps her fans updated on Social media, while Desi has chosen to remain out of the spotlight.

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