Ryan O’Neal and Farrah Fawcett were one of the most glamorous and tumultuous couples in Hollywood history. Their love story spanned three decades, from their first meeting in 1979 to their final reunion before she died in 2009.
The Los Angeles native spent his final years in his La Costa, Malibu residence. From his residence, he had a panoramic view of the beach, where he used to take leisurely strolls with his furry friends.
In his lifetime, O’Neal was married and divorced twice. His first marriage to actress Joanna Moore lasted four years. It produced two children: his only daughter, Tatum, and a son, Griffin.His second marriage was to another actress, Leigh Taylor-Young, and it produced a son, Patrick. However, the couple divorced in 1974, and O’Neal never remarried.In 1979, O’Neal met the love of his life, actress Fawcett, who was already married to someone else. The couple developed a deep connection, and after Fawcett’s divorce from her husband, Lee Majors, they started a relationship.
The couple welcomed a son, Redmond, in 1985. His on-and-off relationship with Fawcett, though never formalized in marriage, endured as one of Hollywood’s most celebrated romances, persisting until her passing in 2009. While filled with passion and affection, their love story also bore witness to many challenges.
O’Neal’s protective nature towards Fawcett was evident, particularly during public appearances where they played to the cameras with ample displays of affection.He convinced her to embrace her natural beauty without makeup during their early days. This authenticity, however, didn’t shield them from public scrutiny.Fawcett candidly shared an incident, revealing O’Neal’s protective instincts. On one occasion, a clash almost ensued when they ran into Fawcett’s former manager, Jay Bernstein. When O’Neal asked how Fawcett looked, he commented, “To tell you the truth, a little tired.” O’Neal didn’t take the critique directed at Fawcett very well and almost attacked Bernstein.
Fawcett revealed that their relationship experienced its share of ups and downs, which they both acknowledged. She once remarked, “We fight, but my opinion is valid, and I stand behind it now.”...CONTINUE READING