Joan Van Ark has kept away from the spotlight in recent years, only making rare appearances. She's chosen to shy away from Hollywood to live a private life with family. Just days before celebrating her 80th birthday, Van Ark was spotted at an event making it her first public appearance in a while.
Paul Petersen, a.k.a. Jeff Stone from "The Donna Reed Show," is a silver fox at 77! After leaving Hollywood, he opened up about his life, saying the industry treated him "as nothing more than chattel." Petersen showed off his beautiful daughter, whom he hadn't seen for years.
Jessica Lange was once one of Hollywood's most beautiful faces, sweeping away fans with her beauty in "King Kong," "Blue Sky," and "Tootsie." The Oscar winner was once a model and waitress before opportunities came knocking. Lange may no longer be in her prime, but she remains a sight to behold.
Kathleen Turner was an icon of '80s cinema thanks to "Body Heat," and while she became known for it years later, she eventually got over it. She has overcome many health struggles, including rheumatoid arthritis, which affected her mobility at 39. Now 68, she advocates for arthritis awareness.
The “Wheel of Fortune” host mostly keeps his family away from the spotlight but he has enjoyed a three-decade marriage to his second wife Lesly Brown, with whom he shares a daughter and a son who are now both adults.
Mark Wahlberg worked his way to become a successful Hollywood actor. The actor didn't have it easy, but he stood by his faith and worked hard to become successful. Now, he traded his luxurious life in LA to live a fulfilling life with his family – his daughter even works hard at a barn!
Bobby Rydell was a teen idol back in the 1960s. After his first wife died of breast cancer, he struggled to cope until one woman came into his life to change that. His second wife took care of him and showered him with all the love and support he needed, proving her love was true until the very end.
Megan Fox met Brian Austin Green were in a 16-year relationship that ended in divorce. Their marriage might not have worked, but they've remained united in terms of raising their two sons to be whoever they are – even if that means sporting dresses and having long hair.
Fabian was once a famous teen idol who fans adored for his charming looks. He found love again at 55 with former Miss Pennsylvania-USA and Miss West Virginia, Andrea Patrick. Patrick is a self-made woman with a publishing business. She and Fabian have lived together in a home she designed herself.
Bob Barker is still living his best life at 99, having been in a lasting relationship with his girlfriend Nancy Burnet. The host was once devastated by his wife's death, vowing never to marry again. However, at the age of 60, he found love again through Burnet and is now "happy" and "engaged.
Actress Anne Heche's life was ended abruptly by a tragic car crash. She struggled with her acting career after dating a famous LGBTQ icon and struggled greatly after a failed marriage. Her two kids were in a battle for her estate after she died and have not been seen together since her passing.
Paul Walker's lookalike brother Cody named his newborn son after his late brother. In recent times, Cody has followed in his famous brother's footsteps, leaving his own mark in the world and ensuring the Walker family is well cared for
Frankie Avalon once dominated the charts in the late 1950s and early 1960s, thanks to his charisma. He then ventured into acting, starring in "The Alamo" and the "Beach Party" franchise. Nowadays, he continues to perform but has chosen to focus mostly on his family with his wife of 60 years.
Tina Turner passed away on May 24, 2023, in her Küsnacht, Switzerland home. Her biological sons, Craig and Ronnie, have both passed on. Her living children, Ike Turner Jr. and Michael Turner live completely different lives and were not in touch with their mother while she was still alive.
James Garner found true love in a young mother he met at a rally. It took the actor two weeks to win her heart, and they eloped, much to the dismay of the Garner family. Garner's lasting love endured 57 long years of marriage, silencing their doubters as they raised two children together.
Meredith Baxter was one the star of "Family Ties," and her personal life was just as eventful as the show. After three failed marriages, she finally found love again, but with a woman. At 75, she is looking youthful and enjoying her time with her three grandchildren.
Jack Lord, who played Det. Steve McGarrett in "Hawaii Five-O," would have been a merchant ship worker if not for his wife. His then-wedding to a 44-year-old caused him to be the butt of his co-workers' jokes, but little did they know, she gave up her budding career to help Lord become an actor.
Jack Black was once afraid of commitment until he met the love of his life, who changed his perspective on marriage. Black and his wife share two children, one of whom is Samuel. They were recently photographed together, showing their striking resemblance.
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz's relationship bore them a son named Desi Jr. Despite their relationship ending in divorce, the pair expressed their love for one another until death. Desi Jr. mourned the loss not only of his parents, but his wife and granddaughter.
Kevin Costner agreed to be a dad again at 52 because he was afraid of losing his much-younger wife, Christine Baumgartner. Baumgartner filed for divorce and sought custody of their three children. Costner was left stunned, especially since his first divorce cost him $80 million.
"Eight Is Enough" saw Connie Needham and Willie Aames rise to fame in the 1970s. As teenagers, the co-stars dated in real life but soon realized their relationship wasn't going to last. Aames and Needham went their separate ways and chose totally different paths in life since then.
Robert De Niro is one of the world's acting greats, with at least 144 movies under his belt. The actor has seven children with four different women, the youngest of whom he shares with girlfriend Tiffany Chen, who gave birth at 38. Now 79, internet users slammed him for having a child at his age.
Robin Williams loved his family dearly, but his last wife, Susan, and his three grown children did not get along. When the actor passed away, a legal battle ensued among them. Even before his death, his wife reportedly kept him away from his children before he died.
Olympic Track and Field athlete Tori Bowie was found dead in her home at 32. Before her death, her sister posted a cryptic message on social media about pretend happiness. Bowie was a celebrated athlete with 3 Olympic medals and 3 World Championships medals.
Val Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015 and silently battled the illness for years. At one point, he lost his ability to speak and eat. His good friend Tom Cruise cried when they reunited, and the A-list actor asked his friend to star in "Top Gun: Maverick."
Jamie Foxx is conscious and alert at the hospital after a health scare. His friends and family, including daughter Corinne, have shown their support for him as he recovers. Foxx's relationship with Corinne has improved ten-fold since she once revealed she disliked him.
Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan had undeniable chemistry in "When Harry Met Sally...," but viewers later discovered that Crystal was already happily married to someone else when the movie was released. He and his wife Janice have been together for five decades and counting.
Shirley MacLaine rose to fame as Ouiser on "Steel Magnolias." Despite her successful career, scandals, and challenges filled her personal life. Although she has a daughter and grandchildren, they are estranged. In recent years, the actress has often been spotted alone, looking frail and lonely.
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's daughter Violet is all grown up, and she just looks like her famous mom. Despite being Garner's spitting image, Violet reportedly prefers her dad over anybody else. Let's take a look at 11 celebrities with lookalike kids who can pass off as their twins.
Jennifer Coolidge rose to fame for her roles in pop culture hits like "Friends," "Legally Blonde," and "American Pie." Nowadays, people are claiming it's the era of Jennifer Coolidge's Rennaisance after stunning fans with her brilliant acting in "White Lotus."
Hoda Kotb is a single mother to two girls after calling off her engagement with ex-partner Joel Schiffman. Now, she is open to adopting a third child and finding love again as she navigates living in her New York home with her two young girls.
Cheryl Ladd and Farrah Fawcett led similar lives, even in the way they faced challenges as working moms. Despite all their efforts to give their kids nothing but the best, they both chose different paths in life – one followed in her mom's footsteps, while the other ended up in jail at one point.
Fans are saddened to see Ozzy Osbourne's new photos after seeing him look frail. The rockstar is battling Parkinson's Disease, and has been spending most of his time at home with his wife Sharon.
While Hollywood brings us the best romantic stories, many of its stars don't end up with their own "happily-ever-after." Despite this stereotype, there are many celebrity couples who have proven that true love exists in the industry – one of them is Christopher Walken and his wife.
Rod Stewart is a proud family man who adores his children and grandchildren. Despite this, he and his eldest son Sean had some disagreements while he was growing up due to being in and out of trouble. Because of this, Sean allegedly didn't attend Rod's "family-only" wedding.
Matthew McConaughey had a complicated relationship with his father, but he grieved him the most when he passed away. He took responsibility for his widowed mother, and while living with him, she revealed that McConaughey's biological dad might be the same as his good friend, Woody Harrelson.
35 years since "The Facts of Life" ended, its stars have gone through different paths. One decided to become a farmer, another fought cancer, and one married a bisexual spouse and treated her sick son for 45 years.
Debra Winger, best known for her role as Paula in "An Officer and a Gentleman," was a crowd favorite for years thanks to her on-screen romance with Gere. After a long hiatus to focus on family, she now makes the most out of her time with them, and still fusses over movie scripts occasionally.
17 years after Steve Irwin's passing, his family continues to miss him daily. Losing Steve was especially difficult for his wife, Terri, who raised their two children as a single mother and has chosen not to date anybody else. Despite this, she was once linked to actor Russell Crowe.
Internet users slammed Joan Collins' photo, claiming she relied on filters, a wig, and even plastic surgery to keep a youthful appearance. Despite her rollercoaster life, Collins looks great at 90 and is living her best life with her much-younger husband, who loves her the way she is.
Jeanne Cooper was a constant figure on "Young and Restless" for years, making her a fan favorite. She had a highly publicized close friendship with Raymond Burr and Barbara Hale. Despite her fame, she kept her off-screen life private, where she got married and became a mom of 3.
Ashton Kutcher casually stepped out of a restaurant carrying bags of food to bring home for his family. Despite the fortune he's amassed through the years, he's claimed his children won't inherit any of his money. His children, Dimitri and Wyatt, think they're "very poor."
A father was heartbroken to discover that the son he raised for two decades may not even be his. He took a DNA test to uncover the truth, and he wasn't prepared for what he was about to uncover.
After losing touch with a young boy she had met at an orphanage for months, a woman prayed for him daily. To her surprise, she received a call from his social worker months later, just moments after she prayed for him at the gym.
A woman given up for adoption as a baby was in search of answers. After her biological mother refused to name her dad, she took matters into her own hands and eventually found him 56 years later.
A father decided to teach his daughter a lesson after she refused to study. Instead of going to school, he left her on the street to sell food, leaving internet users divided.
An emotional dad pens a touching message for his daughter on her wedding day, looking back at all the odds she's beaten through the years. The message serves as an inspiration not only for his daughter but for all other persons with disabilities who one day dream of walking down the aisle.
At such a young age, a boy had to endure almost losing his dad, being evicted from his own home, and having to sleep on a cold garage floor. He was yearning for a sense of safety and security when one day, he learned he finally had a home of his own.
A selfless grandmother took in a young boy despite not having much. Now that he's older, he tries to help her as much as he can by studying well and selling flowers.
A woman was going through the worst after losing her child. Soon after, she discovered that she, too, was sick, and it prompted her to make a video for her husband's future wife.
