It’s iconic blue eyes, as well as the quality of his interpretations, they did it Paul Newman is one of the most charismatic legends of cinema history. After leading roles in The Cat on the Zinc Roof (1958) or The Blow (1973), with which he earned many millions of dollarshe created the food line Newman’s Own (sauces, biscuits, vinegar) in 1982, which sprouted Newman’s Own Foundation, that of the actor he created in 2005, three years before his death CancerProvide funds for various NGOs.
That just spilled over into the media two of the actor’s daughters, Nell and Susan are suing the foundation for capping its annual endowment fund, which, by the way, was never intended to meet their personal needs, but rather the invest it in other organizations. The unforgettable actress of The Hustler (1961) had three other daughters.
Of the his first marriage to the actress Jackie Witte was born Scottan actor who died of an overdose at the age of 28, Suzanne (69) and Stephanie (71). The former followed in the footsteps of her parents, but instead of studying, she chose to do so dare it on Broadway only to face the dreaded Hollywood. He had complicated things because of who he was, so little by little he focused on his work Writer, producer and director in projects aimed at various NGOs. Photography, traveling and reading are among his favorite hobbies.
Almost nothing is known about Stephanie’s life because she always made up her mind a life away from the limelight. He does not even participate in the philanthropic work of the rest of the family. It is known that He spent the summers with his stepmother (Joanne Woodward) and her half-sisters in Wesport, Connecticut. Those who know it define it a free spirit Lover of agriculture, likes to paint and until a few years ago He lived in a hut in a forest.
When Paul Newman fell in love with Joanne Woodward (now 92) during the 1953 Broadway show Picnic, the artist was still married as his wife refused to separate. woodward, tired of waiting She moved in with writer Gore Vidal, to whom she is said to have married, when in fact she was homosexual. finally in 1958 Witte granted him a divorce.
After this second marriage they were born In which (63), Melissa (60) and Clear (57) who are currently alive Waiting for the health of the mother suffering from Alzheimer’s. The eldest followed too his father’s footsteps As a teenager, he made his film debut as Nell Potts in Raquel, Raquel (1968), Newman’s first film as a director. In parallel with the performance, he continued his university studies Diploma in Human Ecology, Moved to California to study bird behavior in various environmental organizations. In the mid 90’s he joined his father and started a line of organic products. In the year 2005 married former Welsh surfer and photographer Gary Irving. You have no children.
Melissa has also acted in films, but since the age of 20 she has diversified her work interests by working as an actress horse trainer, Substitute teacher in a kindergarten or participate in art programs for children. Their modus vivendi has been like this for several decades sculptureeven if those who know say so an excellent stand-up comedian who loves jazz. IS married to Raphael Elkind, a teacher High School, have two children and live in what was their parents’ 19th-century home in Westport.
The Benjamina by Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, Clea hat connections to our country since she went to Madrid five years ago to e Sponsor Paco Arango with the film What Really Matters he directed, whose box office collection went entirely to the Aladina Foundation. The activist confessed “My father was a very humble man and he believed that if one was lucky in life one must help those most in need”. A faithful protector of her father’s legacy, she manages the network of camps the actor created for sick children.
Although he studied law and then decided in recent years for show jumping works in Hollywood as a producer of acclaimed series such as Little Big Lies or Mad Men. IST married to Kurt Söderlund, Director of the Safe Water Network. You have no offspring.