She performed with unbridled intensity and became a household name for her sex appeal and also for being a serious dramatic actress. However, career success aside, Ann-Margret struggled to have children following her marriage to her husband, Roger Smith. She was, however, a terrific stepmom.
"The Goddess" actress Patty Duke endured a tough beginning in love matters, but when she met her fourth husband, Michael Pearce, she found happiness. She spent the final three decades in a small Idaho town where no one considered her a celebrity.
"Truth or Consequences" host Bob Barker married his high school sweetheart, but they never became parents in their 36 years of marriage. However, Barker has no regrets and enjoys life today after his wife passed away 41 years back.
Actor Chris Pine grew up in a loving home, with his actor parents enjoying over five decades of marital bliss. Pine hoped he would find such happiness by the time he hit 40. Luckily, love came sooner than he expected after he fell in love with an actress at 37.
Olivia de Havilland carried many titles. Before her death in 2020, she was the earliest surviving Academy Award winner and was widely considered the last major star from the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema.
When Heath Ledger breathed his last, his daughter was devastated as she could not find him. But his presence was not the only thing she would miss out on. The actor had not included her in his will. Worried about her welfare, three of Ledger's costars gave up their salaries for her.
"Convicted Woman" actress Donna Reed remained married for years for the sake of her kids, even though she would later admit that the union had been terrible. Shortly after her divorce, she met "The Colonel," who proposed to her daily. They were together until she took her last breath.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's success story is among the most desirable in Hollywood circles. Unfortunately, an affair with his housekeeper ended his marriage but gave him a son, who he loves but does not support financially.
Country music legend Tim McGraw fell in love with Faith Hill when he saw her, but she rejected his proposal several times before finally agreeing to marry him. Decades later, they have raised a beautiful family and are almost empty nesters.
Raising a large family of blended kids was difficult, but actor Richard Thomas had a partner who stood by him and helped him weather all storms. Now empty-nesters, Thomas reflects on marriage and parenting.
Despite a prolific Hollywood career, "America's Sweethearts"actress Julia Roberts put her family first. Her kids grew up so shielded from the spotlight that they did not realize their mother was a celebrity.
Christopher Reeve fell in love with the singer and actress Dana Morosini the moment he laid his eyes on her, and even though he had been afraid of marriage all his life, he did all he could to make her his wife. Years later, her love saved his life.
NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel knows the struggles of raising a special needs child too well. The doctors said he would never hear his son talk or do stuff like other kids, but his world lit up when he heard his son speak to him for the first time in years.
"Almost Famous" actress Kate Hudson is the proud mother of 18-year-old Ryder, who she shared with ex-husband Chris Robinson. Ryder has followed in his father's footsteps as a musician and is also dating an actress.
The journey to motherhood has not been easy for singer-actress Adrienne Bailon, but finally, she can hold the title of mother dearly after welcoming her first child with her husband of six years, Israel Houghton.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are readying up to continue celebrating their love at the actor's Georgia Estate, following a lavish escape to Paris for their honeymoon.
Losing a mother is one of the most challenging life blows one can experience. When Anne Heche passed, her son paid tribute to her and was thankful she was no longer in pain. Her memories, however, remain alive in those she impacted throughout her life.
For years, award-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis did not know her youngest daughter was trans. When she finally learned, she was supportive and even officiated her wedding, held in the backyard of their Los Angeles home.
After suffering a tumultuous childhood under the management of his father, Macaulay Culkin swore to be a better dad to his children once they came along. In 2021, his dream came to pass after he became a dad to his son, whom he named after his late sister.
Despite a thriving career in music and films, legendary musician Olivia Newton-John put it all on hold to raise her long-awaited daughter, Chloe. She supported her family with proceeds from her prosperous clothing business, Koala Blue, but in 1991, things changed when she became bankrupt.
Following Olivia Newton-John's demise, "You Have To Believe" singer Chloe Lattanzi penned a heartfelt message for her late mother, who struggled with excruciating pain in her final days.
The Sussexes feud with the Cambridges has been ongoing for years and only seems to worsen with time. Fans are now claiming the Cambridges' choice of photo for Meghan's birthday post was a jab at the mother of two.
For the past 17 years, singer-songwriter Olivia Newton-John kept hope alive in her heart that she would see her ex-lover, who vanished, never to return. Unfortunately, she never did find closure.
From the get-go, actor Sam Elliott always knew he wanted a family. He fell in love with his future wife Katharine Ross long before he met her and, for years, could not gain the courage to say how he truly felt about her.
"Magnum P. I" star Roger E Mosley is dead! The actor died at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, on August 7. He was 83 at the time of his demise.
"Hero" actor Dustin Hoffman had to find his way into the industry doing odd jobs, but once he started landing roles, he hit the ground running to become one of Hollywood's most recognized movie icons. Today he is a hands-on grandad and loves spending time with his grandchildren.
Throughout his life, film legend Cary Grant aroused skepticism about his sexuality, following claims that he lived and had an affair with an award-winning costume designer before he found fame. His daughter cleared the air about her father's sexuality decades after he died.
Kate Middleton has always worn her engagement ring and is never without it — until recently. The duchess attended the Commonwealth Games without the ring, which has raised questions from royal fans. It turns out that the jewel should have belonged to Meghan Markle in the first place.
After actor Ben Affleck and "Marry Me" actress Jennifer Lopez returned from their honeymoon in the city of love, Affleck reunited with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner during a pool outing with their son, Samuel. Some fans found the reunion bizarre, while others jumped to the actor's defense.
Nicholas Cage is already a father to two children from his early relationships. However, he is exceptionally excited about being a third-time dad to his baby girl with his fifth wife, Riko Shibata.
"Gilmore Girls" actress Melissa McCarthy has often dealt with mean comments and insensitive views about her body size. However, she has always accepted her body and is often forced to defend her honor when people say negative things about her.
Renowned actor Andy Griffith wanted his North Carolina beachfront home turned into a museum to carry all his memorabilia. Still, months after his death, his third wife obtained a permit to demolish the house, a decision many of the actor's friends criticized.
Hank Williams Jr. was ecstatic when he met and married his wife. Years later, he suffered an immense loss when his 27-year-old daughter and his wife of 35 years died only two years apart. Their deaths were both listed as accidental.
Like her character Nikki Newman in "The Young and the Restless," it took several tries for Melody Thomas to find her one true love. She married twice before meeting her knight in shining armor but has no regard for her previous unions. Today, she remains happily married to her husband of 37 years.
While Prince William and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, got along well from their first meeting, it was not the case with William and Camilla's daughter Laura. The two often blamed each other for their parents' failed marriages and constantly fought about it.
Pippa Middleton is celebrating the birth of her third baby with her husband, James Matthew. After she recently revealed her baby's name, an article claimed it was connected to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's daughter. Fans are now calling out the claim saying they see no connection.
Tony Dow has lived a fulfilling life, with a career spanning decades. However, recent news of his "death" devastated many of his fans, but it turned out to be a false alarm. Now his wife and son and spending their final moments with the actor.
Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward met under unsavory circumstances, yet their marriage became one of the longest-lasting Hollywood unions. They successfully raised their three children together in their 1900-era carriage home in Connecticut, where the actor wanted to take his final breath.
"Pulp Fiction" actor Bruce Willis may boast a successful career in the film industry, but he considers his fatherhood journey one of his most precious achievements. A recent devastating diagnosis has not barred the actor from enjoying the little special moments with his kids.
Rock Hudson depicted the ideal romantic leading man of the 50s and 60s, wooing the likes of Doris Day and Elizabeth Taylor onscreen. However, his offscreen life had to remain a well-guarded secret from the public until a devastating diagnosis in 1983 brought to light all his mysteries.
It was love at first sight for Ted Danson and Casey Coates. He was dedicated to her, especially after she suffered a near-fatal stroke when delivering their child. Even so, he still sought physical love with Whoopi Goldberg in a short-lived affair that ended his marriage.
Renowned actor Andy Griffith was estranged from his son Sam for years. When Sam passed on, Griffith's daughter Dixie, who always considered Griffith a wonderful dad, rushed to his defense.
In July of 2022, hitmaker Bruce Springsteen celebrated a milestone of a kind. Having had his children late in life, he is now a granddad for the first time. He earned the title after his youngest son Sam became a father.
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have always made headlines whenever they go. Mostly, they have found themselves on the receiving end of criticism, but even so, Harry has always supported his wife. Reports now claim that Harry wanted the palace to change the rulebook in favor of Meghan.
"All Of Us" actor Alfonso Ribeiro did not think he'd find love again after his first marriage ended. Years later, he found his soulmate Angela Unrich and started a family in which he prides himself. He has been family oriented from the start and prioritizes his time with them over anything else.
Anderson Cooper discovered he was gay at a young age. However, he kept it a closely-guarded secret from his mother for years. When he did eventually come out to her, he discovered she did not have a problem with him but still, he regretted it for years.
Hollywood hunk Bradley Cooper is not new to the dating scenes. Even though he prefers to live privately, his love life has often been a source of juicy tabloid headlines. A source now claims that he left actress Dianna Agron to be with his current beau.
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, have always attracted drama wherever they went. The couple has made headlines from as far back as their initial meeting, engagement, wedding, and eventual relocation to the States. An insider now claims the Queen wants an end to the drama.
The world mourns Ivana Trump's demise, a woman who rose from the ashes to build a business empire. Besides her titles as a renowned businesswoman, former model, book author, and health enthusiast, she is also a mother.
Ivana Trump, the former US President Donald Trump's ex-wife, is dead! Ivana, 73, was a renowned businesswoman, former model, book author, and health enthusiast.
