Candice Bergen was born to the ventriloquist Edgar Bergen and his actress and model wife, Frances Bergen, in 1946. Candice started working in entertainment at the age of six, accompanying her father on his radio show. She made her film debut while still in college, starring in Sidney Lumet’s “The Group.”
Candice’s early career was marked by a few noteworthy performances, most notably in the films “Carnal Knowledge” and “The Wind and the Lion.” Candice remained relatively unknown until she managed to break into comedy, where her stone-faced demeanor ironically set her apart from her contemporaries.
Candice Bergen on September 3, 1968 in Cinecitta, Rome, Italy | Source: Getty Images
As Candice’s career soared, she met and married the French director Louis Malle in 1980. Despite their 14-year age gap, the two were madly in love and had one child together, Chloe Malle. Although Chloe is Candice’s only child, Louis had two kids from a previous marriage, Justine Malle and Manuel Cuotemoc Malle.
Recently, Candice’s role in the family has changed somewhat.
Candice and Louis spent years happily married. In 1995, however, Louis became violently ill, which led to his passing on November 23. Her husband’s death left Candice shocked and uncertain of the future. She took a hiatus from acting. Candice has confessed that she felt too “guilty” to remarry after Louis’s passing.
Although Candice eventually tied the knot with Marshall Rose in 2000, the actress spent a long time focussing on raising her daughter and ironing out her initially “awkward” relationship with her stepchildren. Over the years, the family has become close, with Candice saying, “I would hate not to have them in my life.”
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Candice has always been a dedicated mother, although she gives her kids enough space to develop and mature on their own. She’s incredibly close with her biological daughter, Chloe, and would do anything for her if Chloe asked her to. A source revealed, “She’ll be there for her when Chloe asks, but she won’t meddle or tell Chloe what to do.”..CONTINUE READING