Ryan O'Neal and Farrah Fawcett never did get married, but their relationship saw them sire a son, and reconcile several times. Their second attempt at getting married, however, was on the day that Fawcett bid the world goodbye.
Melissa Gilbert graced our screens on the 1974 NBC TV series" Little House on the Prairie" as Laura Ingalls. We knew her for being the daughter of Charles Ingalls and later the wife to Almanzo and mother to Rose.
He was only three months in Carolina for the movie, but the schedule had already taken a toll on him. The 28-year-old Brandon Lee had been cast for the role of Eric Draven.
While death is inevitable, nothing truly prepares one for the pain of losing their loved one. It is especially harrowing when the said loved ones choose to take their own lives, as was the case for Carroll O'Connor's son.
James Spader has made a name for himself by assuming the versatile roles of an aggressive editor in the 1994 film "Wolf," a New Orleans lawyer in "Storyville," and even a doctor in "Jack's Back."
While on a small break during the shooting of the movie "Gardens of Stone," Ryan O'Neal and Francis Ford Coppola's sons Griffin and Gian Carlo faced one of the worst boating nightmares of their lives.
In the early '60s, Doris Day had become one of the most significant box office sensations, with revered roles in "Pillow Talk" and "The Man Who Knew Too Much." She was also an award-winning actress, with accolades such as an Academy Award nomination to her name.
Over the years, Prince Andrew has been known to make some questionable choices regarding his private and even professional life, but in choosing to date the then 26-year-old Kathleen “Koo” Stark, he hands down beat the bad choices record.
Many not only recognize Lenny Williams as the voice behind the '80s funk band "Tower of Power," but also as an acclaimed award-winning singer and songwriter, known for his hit songs "Choosing You," and "Cause I Love You," among many others.
Clint Eastwood is not new to the controversies of marriage, fuelled by his infidelities and numerous relationship with different women in the wake of a career that has spanned over 6 decades.
Jamie Foxx's looming protective figure over his daughter's every move and his attempts at intimidating her love interests would see him win the medal for the world's most protective dad.
Tiffany Darwish became a teen-pop sensation back in the '80s. At only 15, she debuted the music scenes with her hit song "I Think We're Alone Now." She became famous for touring shopping malls in 16 US cities to promote her song.
The Chapman family is widely known for the American reality TV series which aired on A&E and chronicled Duane "Dog" Chapman and some of his family's experiences as a bounty hunter.
Dwayne Johnson's grandfather Peter "High Chief" Fanene Maivia and father Rocky "Soul Man" Johnson were both professional wrestlers. Young Johnson's first interest was, however, not in wrestling but in pro-football.
Sidney Poitier spent his formative years in Cat Island in the Bahamas. His early childhood was laden with extreme poverty, and his country people made do without electricity or running water.
Scarlett Johannson came from a line of film creatives. Her paternal grandfather was a film producer and screenwriter while her mother worked as a film producer. Between 2018 and 2019, Johannson became one of the world's highest-paid actresses.
John. F. Kennedy served as the 35th president of the US, elected to office in 1961. His tenure ended prematurely when he was assassinated towards the end of his third year in office.
Matt Lauer was born of a Jewish father and a mother that did not subscribe to any religion. So in search of a place to call home spiritually, Lauer considered marriage and children the solution.
Actors Robert De Niro and Mickey Rourke have been feuding for years, their dispute stemming from a 1987 disagreement on the set of "Angel Heart," but even after years of squabbling, they don't seem to want to reach a common ground.
Philip McKeon is famous for his role in the 1976 CBS sitcom "Alice," but besides being a celebrated actor, and having plenty of roles in other movies, the former child actor is known by many as the brother to "Facts of Life" actress Nancy McKeon.
Hitchcock was a big name in the film industry, with his prowess in making suspenseful movies recognized highly in the industry. He was so good at what he did that his first-ever movie "Rebecca," won him an Academy Award for Best Picture.
Christopher Walken was born Ronald Walken in Queens, New York, in March of 1943. He began taking dancing lessons at a very tender age, and at only three years, he was already a performer.
Kylie Jenner, 24, is today a renowned businesswoman, model, socialite, and media personality. Her fame can be partly attributed to being part of the widely known Kardashian family and boasts of famous half-siblings including Kim, Khloe, and Kourtney Kardashian.
The 42nd president of the United States and his first led met way back in the '70s while they were both students at Yale Law School. Their first official meeting was a the university library.
Today, Demi Moore is recognized as one of Hollywood's most impactful actresses, with her influence in the fight for equal payments for Hollywood actresses felt by many. Moore is also considered a sex symbol for her media image and looks.
George Clooney is a force to reckon with, and he is loved and respected by fans far and wide. He has over the course of his career earned titles as the most charismatic and gracious actor. His charm has seen him become one of Hollywood's most sought-after actors.
Jim Carrey may be worth millions of dollars today, but he did not always know money. He faced many money-related problems in his childhood, that he lost his self-esteem.
"The Wedding Crashers" star Owen Wilson's most serious relationship was with Kate Hudson and in 2007, they went through a nasty breakup after Kate started going out with Dax Shepherd
Goldie Hawn and her daughter Kate Hudson have always shared, not only a close mother-daughter relationship, but mutual trust and respect that many do not possess, and it all started with a teenage secret.
Franklin had anything but a smooth childhood. Her milestones were marked with her parent's troubled marriage and eventual divorce when Franklin was only six. Her mother had to move out of the family home, which broke Franklin's heart to pieces.
Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortenson in 1926, and a fortnight later, her mother Gladys Baker gave her up to a California foster home ran by Ida and Wayne Bolender.
Goldie Hawn was born in 1945, and rose to fame when she appeared on the NBC comedy "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-in." Her role in "Cactus Flower" saw her bag a Golden Globe and an Academy Award.
Gilbert was born in 1964 in Los Angeles California to David Darlington and Kathy Wood, who was just newly engaged. A day after she came into the world, her parents gave her up for adoption.
Robert Taylor was born Spangler Arlington Brugh in a small village named Filley in Nebraska. He was the only child born to Spangler Andrew Brugh and Ruth Adaline. During his childhood, his family moved a lot, setting root in Missouri, Oklahoma, among other towns.
Katharine Hepburn was born to Katharine Martha Houghton and Thomas Norval Hepburn in Connecticut, one of sic Hepburn children. The Hepburn kids were encouraged to exercise their freedom of speech as well as to be free-thinkers.
George Herbert Walker Bush was born in Milton, Massachusetts, in 1924. As soon as he turned 18, he enrolled in the navy and was a pilot for the torpedo bombers in the Pacific during World War II. In 1945, he married the young and beautiful Barbara Pierce.
Anna Nicole Smith is known for her 1993 feature as the Covergirl for the Playboy magazine and then a year later, marrying 89-year-old J. Howard Marshall II, an oil tycoon who passed on soon after.
Steve Martin is known for his contribution to the comedy fraternity, with his first show "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" winning him an Emmy. He has also written many other comedic shows such as "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour."
Goldie Hawn, known for her roles in the NBC sketch comedy program Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, but the actress has also made a name for herself in the film industry, with movies such as "Wild Cats," and "The Christmas Chronicles."
Danny Burstein. a Broadway star, has appeared on and even been nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in "The Drowsy Chaperone." Rebecca Luker, also a Broadways star, captivated the audiences with her appearances in "Mary Poppins" and "The Music Man."
Ron Howard is known for his movies "The Da Vinci Code" and "Angels and Demons," in which he co-starred alongside his wife. He has also directed and won awards and nominations for several movies, including "A Beautiful Mind" and "Frost/Nixon."
Jim Henson, a celebrated artist, and puppeteer was the brains behind most of "Muppets" characters, including Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and "Sesame Street" characters such as Oscar The Grouch and Cookie Monster.
While Joan Crawford had already bagged several accolades in 1952, having been nominated for a Golden Globe and an Oscar for "Sudden Fear", Marilyn Monroe was just joining the scenes as a leading lady.
Steve McQueen grew up in a dysfunctional family, and his early life was unsettled due to his mother's alcoholism. It is this tough start that saw him portray a tough on-screen character in his iconic movies, including "The Great Escape" and "The Magnificent Seven," among others.
Rock Hudson was one of the most sought-after movie actors of his era. His life began in Illinois, born to Roy Harold Scherer and Katherine Wood. Before he hit the ten-year mark, his parents were living separately.
Richard Bull played shopkeeper Nels Nelson on "Little House on the Prairie," His strong character and astute judgment saw him solve misunderstandings, especially with his wife, with fairness and grace.
Dick Van Dyke was born to Loren Wayne Van Dyke and Hazel Victoria in 1925, in Missouri. He went on to act in several small roles before he shot to fame after he won a Tony Award for the 1960 musical "Bye-Bye Birdie."
Lana Turner became a famous onscreen actress within a few years of joining the industry, but when her mobster boyfriend died after being stabbed by her 14-year-old daughter stabbed her boyfriend to death, the saga outdid any scandal the 50s had ever experienced.
Amy Winehouse was a singer and songwriter, and her music was, and still is, considered deep and expressive. And yet, many may not know that her music career was born of her childhood pain.
Will Smith, 50, graced our screens in the 90s when he appeared in the rib-cracking comedy TV show "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air", but that was only the beginning. He would later star in movies such as "Men In Black" and "Suicide Squad"
