Dean Martin’s Daughter on the Kind of Dad He Was: ‘He Wasn’t the Party Animal'
Many people believed that the comedian and actor Dean Martin was a party animal and womanizer but daughter Deana Martin said this couldn’t be further from the truth.

Many people believed that the comedian and actor Dean Martin was a party animal and womanizer but daughter Deana Martin said this couldn’t be further from the truth.
The original “Wonder Woman,” star Lynda Carter, and her late beloved husband, Robert A. Altman, raised their children in a beautiful mansion that consisted of “a lot of bathrooms.”
For Nicole Kidman, family is more than anything. The Hollywood star whose love for her mom is no secret went as far as to put her career on hold to help her mom in 1984 as the older woman battled one of the most deadly illnesses.
Late actress Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia Organa in "Star Wars," experienced a painful heartbreak. She was betrayed by her former boyfriend, who left her for another man. She was never married, but her ex-boyfriend did.
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Meredith MacRae, the actress, and singer walked the earth for over five decades before passing on. She left behind a daughter who is upholding her mom's legacy in her own way.
American actor Dick Van Dyke has enjoyed a famous career spanning seven decades. However, his first marriage ultimately ended after he began a relationship with a woman whose famous suit led to the emergence of "palimony."
Former talk show co-host and one of America's leading rappers, Eve celebrated her birthday in style by flaunting her growing baby bump while posing next to her knight in shining armor—her wealthy English husband, Maximillion Cooper.
American actor and singer Clint Walker had a near-death experience in the 70's after his heart was punctured by a ski pole. Find out what happened to him and how he survived the death scare.
Charles Bronson enjoyed fame and ran into an overwhelming fortune as an adult after the hit film "Death Wish," but the man confessed that he lived a poor life as a child and could not afford proper clothing for school.
Nicknamed the "King of Cool," Steve McQueen was a sensational heartthrob with a tender roughness and an unforgettable physical beauty. His soft-spoken nature and faultless style saw flocks of women swoon over him, and men wanted to be him.
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Olivia de Havilland lived a long, successful life spanning over a century. Her life was marked by Hollywood successes, family feuds, and two short-lived marriages.
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Bob Barker was one of the leading figures in the entertainment industry, producing several hit shows, but all that came to a halt with the death of his partner a few months after her diagnosis.
Even though Academy Award-winning actor Burt Lancaster had five children and three wives, FBI documents claimed he was bisexual. He was under investigation for it.
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Pernell Roberts, who starred as Adam Cartwright on the classic TV show "Bonanza," left after six seasons because he felt he was too good to be on it. Also, he did not care about the consequences, ranging from a rigid relationship with the show's producers and the loss of a million bucks.
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The original cast of "Charlie's Angels" all has their fair share of unfortunate events after the show. From divorces to personal problems and even being diagnosed with cancer which took Farrah Fawcett's life.
Doris Day was one of the most popular stars of the 20th century, enjoying a career that spanned several decades. But the success she found as a star was nothing compared to the experience she had in her personal life.
TV personality Kathie Lee Gifford is known for her bubbly and upbeat personality. However many might not know that her past is riddled with personal tragedy.
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"Bonanza" star Michael Landon endured hardships growing up, having been born into a dysfunctional family. However, he refused for his past to define him and grew up to become one of Hollywood’s memorable stars.
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Accomplished Hollywood actress Bette Davis had her image tainted by her daughter, Barbara Hyman, who revealed they’d had a bad relationship. She described Davis as cruel, a drunk, and negligent mother.
Walter Matthau was a famous actor well-known for starring in films like "Grumpy Old Men." However, his personal life was filled with struggles and challenges that led him to reform his ways.
Bo Derek became a sex symbol after her perfect performance in Blake Edwards's 1979 blockbuster "10," then she assumed the role of the dominated after news of her relationship with John Derek, a man 30 years her senior, went public, but, who is she really?
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Bill Murray had rocky marital relationships. The actor separated from his first wife following infidelity accusations, and his second wife claimed the actor once told her that she was "lucky he didn't kill her."
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