Michael J. Fox's relationship with his mother was close, and she was once against his role in "Back to the Future." He didn't listen to her advice at the time but later admitted she'd been right!
Christopher Reeve suffered a horse riding accident that left him paralyzed from the neck up. The actor was ready to pull the plug but his wife convived him to live. He lived 10 years longer after his accident and spent his last day with his son, Will, who is now a successful sports journalist.
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Hollywood star Eileen Ryan has passed away a week before her 95th birthday celebration. Now she has joined her beloved husband, Leo Penn, who supported her career and with whom she shared three children. The actress's grandchildren, Dylan and Hopper, are following in Ryan's footsteps as actors.
Kathie Lee Gifford believes her son, Cody Gifford, will never get over the death of his father, Frank Gifford. The eldest Gifford child even named his son after his late father, leaving Kathie Lee with some valid fears.
When Christopher Reeve first laid his eyes on a then 25-year-old Dana singing in a late-night cabaret show, both their lives were forever transformed. 18 years after his father's death, Will revealed how he would continue his parents' legacy.
Bob Barker, host of "Price is Right," thought he would never remarry after his first wife passed away. Now, at 99, the retired TV host is ready to marry his long-time partner, Nancy Burnet.
American Actress and Television Producer Sarah Jessica Parker is no stranger to the red carpet, considering her status as one of the biggest movie stars in Hollywood.
Laura and George W. Bush are parents to two and grandparents to four. George admitted to undermining his daughter's teachings by spoiling his grandchildren with anything they want.
Julia Roberts and Daniel Moder both have successful careers in Hollywood, but Moder had to convince Roberts to start acting again after a 20-year hiatus from the craft.
When Simon Cowell lost both his parents, he had grief that made him still talk to them. He struggled with bonds until he became a father unexpectedly at an older age, and the best moment of his life was when the boy was born, whom he named after his late father.
Tia Mowry and Corey Hardict, who have been a Hollywood power couple for some time, have decided that their marriage is no longer and announced a separation.
"Troy" star Brad Pitt was saddened when his wife unexpectedly slammed him with divorce papers before their 2nd wedding anniversary. Following their separation, the pair engaged in a messy custody battle for their six kids, and Pitt won joint custody last year.
Although Alan Alda has become a household name, the actor's early life was rough, and finding work starting out proved difficult. Nonetheless, he persisted and landed the role that made him famous, namely Hawkeye Pierce in M*A*S*H.
Actor Sam Elliott has "a deeply loving" relationship with his only child, daughter Cleo. Despite Cleo being 38 and someone's fiancee, Elliot still thinks of her as his baby. Unfortunately, the actor's wife, Katharine Ross, had a tough time relating so well with her daughter.
Years after losing his father, Robert de Niro Jr. honored his memory by speaking a truth nobody knew about. The Hollywood celebrity felt obligated to publish his dad's journal, revealing his sexuality. Also, Robert Sr. was an unaccomplished man, yet he loved his son.
When actress Marlo Thomas agreed to appear as a guest on "The Phil Donahue Show" in 1977, she did not realize she was entering the beginning of the rest of her life. As soon as her eyes set on the show's host and media personality Donohue, she was smitten and remains that way for decades.
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Raymond Burr, who regretted not having a family, never fathered a child naturally. But before his death, he was a proud dad to twenty-seven kids, all adopted from around the world. The actor barely stayed married to any woman and tried his best to mask his true nature to save his career.
Suzanne Somers, America's beloved star from the 1970s sitcom "Three's Company," went against her mother's rules during her first date with her husband. Although the couple had a challenging relationship after that, they developed a strong bond that has lasted for nearly six decades.
Goldie Hawn might now be known as Kurt Russell's longtime girlfriend, but she had two marriages before she met him. Her first marriage was when she was young and it wasn't a very happy one.
Marlo Thomas has been married to her husband Phil Donahue for 42 years. Thomas never believed in marriage because she thought it caged women, but her relationship with Donahue disapproved of that. Now the couple wrote a book sharing all the secrets to a long-lasting relationship.
Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise were one of Hollywood's beloved couples. Inside their perfect union, they faced some challenges, Including Kidman's yearning for motherhood—despite being an adoptive mom, she did not feel happy enough.
Simon Cowell's journey into fatherhood began in 2013 after welcoming his only child, Eric, with his partner. However, following the baby news, his ex-lover revealed that she felt hurt and betrayed, as they still had a hopeful relationship.
Patrick Dempsey proved that not all heroes wear capes after he saved a 17-year-old boy's life following a terrifying accident. In 2015, the actor announced his exit from the series "Grey's Anatomy," after 11 seasons.
Orbach joined the police procedural and legal drama television series in 1992, playing the world-weary, wisecracking NYPD homicide detective Lennie Briscoe in the show he referred to as "prestige."
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were once a power couple until their expected split. Pitt feels to be "the richest" after becoming a dad, and he continues to fight for his kids amid Jolie's assault accusations.
Despite his friends' initial disapproval, Delta Burke and Gerald McRaney had a 33-year happy marriage after he proposed on the second date. The couple shares a mutual love and support "no matter what," and they renewed their vows while "embrac[ing] each other's insanity."
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett have been a Hollywood power couple for more than two decades, but their union has often hit the spotlight for the wrong reasons. Jada is now set to release a book about her marriage.
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell are one of Hollywood's most inspiring couples. Although they are not married, the pair have maintained a relationship spanning more than three decades.
Valerie Bertinelli and Eddie Van Halen wed months after first meeting in their 20s and were close till his last breath. The couple divorced, but it wasn't because they stopped loving each other, and Valerie and their son, Wolf, were by Eddie's bedside when he was dying.
Although Betty White's stepdaughter did not warm up to her when she married her father, the veteran eventually won her over. White never had kids of her own but once said that her stepchildren, who dubbed her "Dragon Lady," meant the world to her.
Initially, Kenny Rogers and his wife, Wanda Miller, decided not to have children but ended up with twins that the musician was thrilled to welcome at 65. Now one of the star's children, with his "rare" and "unique" wife, works a regular job which he was praised for by his father's fans.
American Actress and Director Mariska Hargitay has featured in many movies, but she is best known for playing Olivia Benson in the NBC show "Law and Order: SVU." For the Hollywood icon, appearing in the production for many years earned her many accolades and recognition.
The "Million Dollar Baby" actress waited decades to have her first baby, but the universe has finally smiled upon her. She announced the good news that she is pregnant with twins during a recent interview with "Good Morning America"'s Robin Robert.
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Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen recently had a massive argument about a tweet that Brady sent out, which shocked his wife. The couple has since begun living separately.
Barbara Eden suffered two failed marriages. Her first was marred by a tragedy that she and her husband faced together. When she finally found happiness in her third marriage, tragedy struck again.
Tia Mowry filed for divorce from her husband of 14 years, Cory Hardrict. The "Sister, Sister" star and her husband had made big plans for their family weeks before the divorce announcement.
After a tumultuous start to her first marriage, Bo Derek didn't get married again until decades into her next relationship. However, she kept the ceremony under wraps.
Actress Susan Sarandon just celebrated her 76th birthday and could not be happier with the milestone. Unlike many others, she is excited about aging and says there is something about not giving up on life and remaining invisible.
Music superstar Loretta Lynn became a mom at a very young age and adored all her children. However, when tragedy struck the family, she was never the same again.
Loretta Lynn recently passed away and left behind a large family she cared for very much. She tried her best to make time for them all even during the height of her fame.
The country music industry wouldn't be the same without living legend Loretta Lynn, but before she became a country star, she was a housewife in Custer, Washington.
American Actor Kevin Bacon has earned his place as one of Hollywood's most talented stars, seeing that he has featured in many productions and bagged several awards.
Now that Barack and Michelle Obama have lived an exciting and full life, they've decided to put down roots in a secluded and peaceful home as their children are in college.
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher first met when they starred together in "That '70s Show," in which they also shared their first kiss, albeit scripted. Kunis would later confess that she had a massive crush on Kutcher and obsessed over their kissing scene.
Barbra Streisand waited many years before she and her husband could move into her dream home that would see them get married and welcome grandchildren into the family.
Sarah Jessica Parker spent the last minutes with her beloved stepfather, who died, leaving his wife of 54 years widowed. A grieving Sarah Jessica Parker and her siblings promised their late stepfather that they'd take care of their mother.
Barack and Michelle have spent 30 beautiful years together, but their union almost didn't happen because Michelle thought it was "tacky." They faced more challenges later on when they tried to start a family.
Chuck Norris may be over 80, but he still recognizes and appreciates those who have sacrificed for him. During his mom's 101st birthday, he honored her for being his number one supporter and leading a prayerful life despite being abandoned by their dad.
Tom Cruise is probably the most famous member of Scientology. the actor was introduced to the church by his first wife, Mimi Rogers. But the actress revealed that their marriage ended because Cruise wanted to become a monk.
Jimmy Carter, who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981, is celebrating a milestone today. The former politician turned 98 years.
