Peter Ostrum is popularly known for his acting stint in the movie "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory." Although his young self caught the attention of casting agents, he discovered his real passion on a different path.
Hollywood A-lister Jennifer Aniston became estranged from her parents for several years. She experienced a difficult childhood and resented them both.
Film star Kate Winslet showed generosity toward a woman's child fighting for her life in the hospital. The said mom expressed disbelief at Winslet's good deed.
American politician Donald Trump's daughter, Tiffany Trump, was reportedly at her wits' end in the days leading up to her wedding day, which almost became ruined.
Sharon Osbourne and her spouse Ozzy Osbourne, are doting grandparents. The couple will soon have their fifth grandchild, and the grandad is so excited that he revealed the baby's gender before his daughter had the chance to.
Instrumentalist, Jeff Cook, stopped doing what he loved because of a disease. After learning about his diagnosis, the veteran star said he felt "empty."
Triple-threat Jennifer Lopez received backlash for taking Ben Affleck's last name after tying the knot. However, she saw nothing wrong with that and revealed the reason why.
Michael Douglas says cancer changed his life for the better. Moreover, his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, helped mend his broken relationship with his son, Cameron.
Film legend Paul Hogan is battling health issues and has expressed his desire to return to his home country. However, he revealed that leaving America was not that easy for him.
Hollywood A-lister Demi Moore went through trials in the past that made her reassess her life. She decided to dedicate her time to motherhood instead.
Dr. Jennifer Ashton never imagined that she would get married again at her age following the tragic passing of her former spouse. When she lost her first husband, she became "hysterical."
Antonio Banderas revealed he was anxious about becoming a stepfather to two young kids. However, he managed to form a bond with them that his stepdaughter still cherishes to date.
Former teen heartthrob Aaron Carter had a successful career amid his troubled personal life. However, he tried his best to make life-changing choices to better himself, and becoming a father was a bonus for him.
Hollywood couple Mike Farrell and Shelley Fabares endured many hurdles in their marriage, including kids' disapproval and health issues. One party even had a near-death experience.
Reality star Joanna Gaines says her kids are growing up too fast for her liking. While she wishes that her youngest child remains a baby, her eldest will soon go to college.
Hollywood starlet Sally Field wrote a tell-all about her personal life, which included her not-so-great relationship with former co-star Burt Reynolds. She said the revelations in the memoir would have "hurt' him.
Robin Williams' tragic death heavily affected his son, Zachary Williams, who drowned his sorrows with alcohol. However, Zachary sought help after realizing that "something had to give."
Veteran star Jaimie Lee Curtis spoke up about threats against one of her children for being transgender and urged others to use their "voice" to fight prejudice.
Legendary actor Raymond Burr lived a life of pretense to avoid disclosing his real-life happenings. He sustained the facade for the longest time just to continue being Hollywood's leading man.
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.
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.
Veteran star Debbie Reynolds endured many hardships due to her love life, but her daughter's death was her breaking point. Although Reynolds wanted to remain devoted to her grandchild, things became unbearable for her.
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.
Music legend Rod Stewart is a father of eight children. The Hollywood star once revealed his unique way of parenting his kids, whom he shares with different women.
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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Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle's relationship has been well discussed, just like their spouses' volatile relationship. However, the Princess of Wales plans to do something about the ongoing royal feud.
Rock star Carly Simon has spoken candidly about the tragic passing of her two sisters, who died from the same disease. She also lost a younger brother in the same way.
Legendary actor Robert Conrad courted a contestant on national television during a Beauty Queen contest. He was in his forties, and his love interest was still a teenager.
TV star Farrah Fawcett became a mom in her late thirties. She had always desired to have a child, and when her son was born, she became fulfilled. However, just before she died, Fawcett expressed worry about her troubled child.
Singer Marie Osmond revealed why she gained weight and how she has since managed to bounce back. She also divulged her daily routine to keep the weight off.
Although Bruce Willis had to slow down careerwise following a health diagnosis, his role as a dad keeps him on his toes. The father of five spent the summer with his two young kids and had a blast, judging by his wife's social media posts.
TV star Frank Fritz went through a tough time following certain events in his life that occurred while he was still a television host on a reality show. Besides a nasty breakup, he also lost contact with his former co-host.
Meghan Markle's Hollywood career began on a sour note. The royal recently spoke about her previous experience on a game show as a briefcase girl, which she says made her feel uncomfortable.
When acclaimed actress Meryl Streep lost her lover, who died from a disease, she found love again with her one and only husband, the father of her kids. The couple has been married for four decades.
Hollywood star Cole Hauser is a loving husband and a doting father. Although he spends much of his time filming on set, Hauser makes time for his loved ones and creates many memories with them.
Jennifer Garner's farm has been in the family for decades. It is where her mother grew up and now serves as a multi-million dollar business, thanks to her motherhood journey.
TV star Bridget Moynahan feared raising her son alone following a breakup but eventually met her love, Andrew Frankel, whom she married. The couple who wed in a "surprise" ceremony now has a blended family.
Marie Osmond was a mother of eight kids but tragically lost one child. Although her seven other children give her love and joy, she still longs for her deceased son, who was talented.
Frank Fritz endured heartbreak caused by a woman he had fallen in love with since his twenties. After that, he went on a downward spiral and even suffered a health scare.
Hollywood A-lister Jaime Lee Curtis had an unhappy childhood. When raising her own children, she did not want to repeat the same cycle as her parents did when they brought her up, but she fell into the trap nonetheless and lived to regret it.
Hollywood A-lister John Travolta continues the charity work he and his late wife, movie star Kelly Preston began together. Travolta is also a single dad and remains a pillar of strength for the couple's kids. He gushes about their accomplishments from time to time.
Acclaimed TV star Angela Lansbury had a solid marriage with her second husband, Peter Shaw. However, the couple's two children were problematic, leading the entire family to uproot their lives to another country.
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Jane Fonda revealed that she admired her co-star, Katharine Hepburn, but she was not her biggest fan. Hepburn made some uncomfortable remarks about Fonda, but she took it graciously.
Actor Dustin Hoffman played in many successful movies during his career. But not many people know that he is as successful in his personal life as he has been married to his wife, Lisa Hoffman, for 42 years. Here are the details about their marriage together.
Country music star Loretta Lynn and her husband, Oliver Lynn, discovered the ranch they lived in for years while looking for a home in the countryside. Loretta decided to upgrade the property that now serves as her historical location for fans.
Pop singer Celine Dion was devastated by the death of her beloved husband, Rene Angelil, who lost his life to a disease. He wanted to die in her arms, but she could not be there, and now, the star lives in constant regret.
TV star Amy Schneider not only became a millionaire from partaking in the NBC show "Jeopardy!," but she also found love and has started a new life with her wife. The couple wed a year after crossing paths.
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.
Country music pioneer, Loretta Lynn, adored her millions of fans and consistently expressed appreciation for their unwavering support over the years. She also comforted them with encouraging words on her social media accounts, and her last post hit them hard.
Loretta Lynn had an enduring marriage with her husband, Oliver Lynn. The pair were married for nearly fifty years, and they went through marital woes within those years.
