At the height of her career, Cameron Diaz, who had always wanted to live on a farm, took a step back from acting to do exactly that. In the years that followed, she met a man who showed her what a normal family is like, and thanks in part to inspiration from him.
Although Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver have been separated for a long time, they have maintained a strong family unit that still spends a lot of time together. Recently their eldest child reminisced about past halloweens.
Joe Mantegna, star of the TV show "Criminal Minds," met his wife, Arlene Vrhel, while they were still in high school. The two married later and had two daughters. The eldest, Mia Mantegna, was diagnosed with autism at a young age. Despite challenges, Joe and Arlene raised their daughters.
Singer-songwriter Sunny Ozell has been married to award-winning actor Sir Patrick Stewart since 2013 despite the huge age difference between the loving couple.
Even though his body has succumbed to aging naturally and has "let him down," Tom Selleck seems to have taken the elixir of life. At 77, the actor who admitted to being like his dad exudes energy and positivity—he refuses to dye his hair and still commits himself to farm work.
Jimmy Workman might be best known for his role as Pugsley Addams on "The Addams Family," but his recent family struggles have included a much bigger Hollywood name.
"Last King of the Cross" star Tim Roth is mourning the death of his 25-year-old son Cormac Roth, who passed away on October 16 following a short battle with stage 3 germ cell cancer.
The star of "My Three Sons" Dawn Lyn, who played Dodie Harper Douglas on the final three seasons of the '60s and early '70s sitcom, is fighting for her life after a recent surgery.
The love story between Jo Wilder and Joel Grey was beautiful until the revelation of a secret Grey kept for most of his life ended their 24 years of marriage.
Iconic actor Christopher Walken and his wife, Georgianne, have been together since before he became famous. When he was a struggling actor, she gave up her career willingly to support him. Now, the two are still going strong and living in a lovely rustic house where he takes care of her.
Dick Van Dyke bought coats and dropped them off for those in need in 2022. The star might be selfless but he's had his own struggles with his health, including a mysterious illness.
Apart from knowing her onions when it comes to acting, Demi Moore has always had the perfect body to go with her talent. However, there was once a time when this beauty with brains obsessed about her weight. Consequently, it endangered her little daughter as she could not breastfeed her.
"The Frighteners" actor Michael J. Fox has fought Parkinson's disease for decades, but despite his struggles, his family has stood by him, helping make his days worthwhile. It has not been an easy journey for the kids, especially because three of the four have never seen him healthy.
Roseanne Barr does not have the best experiences when it comes to love. However, after three marriages, things seem to be going very well for the actress. She has found happiness with her longtime partner, children, and grandchildren.
Andie MacDowell tried her hand at marriage twice. However, both her marriages did not work out. Now, she is embracing her ageing appearance and says she feels more honest.
Julia Roberts became a mother of twins and a son almost in her 40s. The actress was devoted to her three children and husband and shared what her dream family life looked like.
Simon Cowell's son, Eric, changed his life around. Before, Simon was a workaholic who would work until 4 a.m. but now he is a devoted father who spends his free time with his mini-me.
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick have always kept their son, James' life quite private. On his 20th birthday, SJP shared a sweet tribute to him on Instagram
American Singer, Songwriter, and Pianist Jerry Lee Lewis was happily married to his wife, Judith Brown, before his demise. The pair first crossed paths at one of Lewis's concerts in Los Angeles. At the time, Brown was 25 and romantically involved with her ex-husband and the singer's cousin, Rusty.
Jerry Lee Lewis died at 87 and the reason for his death is revealed. The singer's wife was by his side, and he said his final words to her. Jerry Lee's wife was his caregiver during the last 12 years of his life.
After going through two divorces, Kate Winslet never expected to meet her third husband during a fire incident. But in the months following the dramatic encounter, the pair fell in love and eventually tied the knot. Now, they live a private life in their beachside home in West Sussex.
Sandra Bullock has had a long and successful career in Hollywood, but she realized after welcoming her children that acting was not her calling. She decided to take a break from acting for a while.
Emmy nominee Melissa Sue Anderson put her acting career on the back burner to raise her kids, whom she did not want to lose their identities because of her Hollywood fame. Anderson's decision was based on a fellow star's life which she wanted to avoid.
Candice Bergen has graced our screens for many years. She has had her fair share of Hollywood life and continues to make more films but the actress declared she does not care about her weight anymore. She said she is happy being fat and eating what she likes.
Johnny Depp has experienced some good and bad times. Some of his fondest memories come from the period of his romantic relationship with Vanessa Paradis. At the same time, the darkest time in the actor's life also happened when he was dating Paradis.
Ron Howard's parents, Rance and Jean Speegle were both actors and left university to pursue their acting dreams. Speegle quit her career to raise her kids. 30 Years later, she started working again and appeared in Ron's Oscar-winning film "Apollo 13", which made Ron emotional.
Haley Joel Osment made a name for himself when he became one of the youngest actors nominated for an Oscar at 11. However, following his recognition, he left Hollywood to attend college and faced challenges.
Hollywood starlet Meg Ryan went through a very public divorce from Dennis Quaid and was criticized for the breakup. However, Ryan has since set the record straight about what led to the end of her marriage.
Many years after he first saw his wife Katharine Ross and couldn't approach her, Sam Elliott finally had the opportunity to meet the actress. The pair have been married for 38 years and share one daughter.
Bobby Sherman began his career as an actor, but after welcoming his two sons, he was inspired to step back from show business and eventually found a new calling. He dedicated many years to saving lives as an EMTD and even delivered fiber babies in the field.
Jane Seymour is known as charming and charismatic on-screen, but considers herself a "boring" grandmother. However, she is proud of her grandchildren and all their achievements.
Robert DeNiro and his estranged wife have been embroiled in divorce proceedings since December 2018, but Robert has found comfort in his family and work, and may even have found love again.
Award-winning pianist David Foster prioritized his career while his older children were growing up. His absence in their lives led to resentment, but Foster says he is trying to do better with his youngest child.
Christina Applegate announced that she was diagnosed with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) a few months ago. The actress also shared that she would make her first public appearance since her diagnosis and showed her fans some of the canes she was choosing from.
Bindi and Robert Irwin remember their father fondly and often think of him as they walk through Australia Zoo. Now, Bindi is teaching her daughter all about her "Grandpa Crocodile."
Actor Martin Sheen and his wife Janet had a happy marriage, despite having no money. But years in, tragedy struck, and Sheen was hospitalized, on the verge of death. Luckily Janet stayed by his side, as she did four decades later when he had open heart surgery.
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Jennifer Garner said she threw herself a wedding for her 50th birthday. Her birthday wedding has fans thinking if there is a real one coming in the future, but Garner said she's not rushing even though she does not want to be single forever.
Michael J. Fox experienced the most difficult period in his life a few years back but recovered well afterward. His plan was not to fall and harm himself again, but he had the support of his wife and children throughout.
Peter Falk and his first wife adopted two daughters before divorcing, but his second wife, Shera, reportedly hated the children. Shera didn't want Peter's children in their house, and when he got dementia, she stopped his daughter, Catherine, from contacting him.
John Goodman and his wife, Anna, have been happily married for 33 years. However, there were struggles that came before they found their bliss with one another and their daughter.
English Actress Judi Dench remains one of the biggest names of her generation. It is not only her versatile work in films and television programs that marked her out as one of the best but her determination and passion.
Karla DeVito is more than a wife to actor and director Robby Benson. By his admission, she is his hero and the person that stood with him through the most challenging moments of his life.
Hollywood A-lister Matthew McConaughey revealed he had a traumatic childhood because of his parents. However, despite their toxic relationship, he stated their love for each other conquered it all.
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European actress Cathrine Deneuve just turned 79 and is still as beautiful as in her early days. The actress said the secret behind her graceful again is not to fight it. Deneuve is also a respected independent actress who believes "marriage is a trap."
Matt Damon once believed marriage wasn't for him. However, after fate brought him and his wife, Luciana Barroso, together, his mind changed. Two decades after the couple first crossed paths, Damon and Barroso are still happily married and are parents to four lovely children.
Patric Duffy is returning to "The Bold and the Beautiful" but this time he will be acting alongside actress and girlfriend Linda Purl. The two found each other when they thought love was never possible for them. They even starred in a film together and said it felt natural.
Jerry Orbach kept his illness hidden while starring in "Law & Order." After he died, it was revealed that he'd donated some of his organs that managed to save lives even after he was gone.
Mary Ann Gallant was one of Alan Jackson's biggest fans, and one of her dying wishes was to have her ashes scattered at his estate. Alan honored her by hosting a special event at one of his bars.
The world of comedy is in mourning after the death of beloved actor and comedian Leslie Jordan. The "Sordid Lives" actor died on the morning of Monday, October 24, after a terrible car accident in Hollywood. He was 67.
Leslie Jordan passed away tragically on October 24, 2022. He was an icon in the gay community, an incredible comedian, and a dear friend to many. He will be dearly missed. Rest in peace.
