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Closer Weekly

Whatever happened to those adorable child stars of old-time television? Some managed to make the leap to adult acting careers, some turned their backs on Hollywood — and other crashed and burned. Closer takes a look at how life turned out for the pint-sized thespians.

Child Stars’ Shocking Grown-Up Lives! Danny Bonaduce, Angela Cartwright, More Whose Hollywood Dreams Fizzled

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Malibu, CA

New York Post

A legend walks among us.

Shirley MacLaine, 90, made a rare public appearance in Malibu on Sunday.

The Hollywood icon had lunch at Kristy’s Village Cafe, which she also visited on the Fourth of July. 





MacLaine wore a blue shirt with a zip-up jacket, black pants and red shoes. She also sported glasses and carried a small black purse.

A younger man accompanying MacLaine let the actress hold onto his arm as they walked outside. 

Shirley MacLaine says ‘the glamours gone out’ of Hollywood: ‘100 percent different’

MacLaine went to the same restaurant with a friend for lunch earlier this month. 

The “Steel Magnolias” star...

Hollywood legend Shirley MacLaine, 90, makes rare outing in Malibu

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Herbie J Pilato

Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

PopCulture

The couple were together for three years.

Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thorton's Relationship Timeline, Explained

Blanco, TX

Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

After beating out a number of top stars for the lead role in the 1979 film 10, Bo Derek established quite an impressive career in Hollywood. The actress has amassed a whopping net worth to show for herself from all of her hard work over the years. What Is Bo...

Bo Derek Has Amassed an Impressive Net Worth! See How Much Money the ’10’ Actress Makes

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Julia Roberts was estranged from her older brother Eric Roberts for over ten years until the birth of her twins Hazel and Phinnaeus in 2004

How Julia Roberts' twins led her to repairing her estrangement with older brother Eric Roberts

The Independent

 Hollywood heartthrob Josh Hartnett has opened up about why he now enjoys living in English countryside.The actor, who shot to fame worldwide in the early 2000s after appearing in blockbuster films Pearl Harbour and Black Hawk Down, is back on the big screen after previously quitting Hollywood for a quieter family life.He appeared on ITV’s Lorraine on Tuesday (6 August) to discuss his new film, the psychological filler Trap.Christine Lampard asked the 46-year-old about his home in Hampshire, which he shares with wife Tamsin Egerton and their four children.The presenter asked: “You call England your home now, does it feel like home?”Hartnett replied: “It was not something I anticipated for my life, but I am absolutley delighted to be part of the English countryside lifestyle now.”      Read More               Ed Balls interviews his wife Yvette Cooper on GMBFirst Strictly Come Dancing contestants of 2024 revealed live on This MorningPaul Gascoigne sobs as he recalls emotional distress of phone hacking scandal      

Hollywood heartthrob on why he now enjoys living in English countryside

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

An established Rock N' Roll star may be hard to get a hold of but a rising star simply doesn't have the time to make the time. Such was the case, apparently with his first born child, Karis, born on November 7, 1970. Mick was 27 years old with building success in the music business when he denied his active role as a first time daddy. Sir Mick, who at the time was in a relationship with Marianne Faithful, began his affair with singer and actress Marsha Hunt, who at the time was performing as the lead vocalist in the Broadway musical "Hair". He met her in 1969, but she was married at the time herself. Jagger and Hunt still carried on the relationship. Hunt became pregnant with Karis when they decided to split in June, 1970. Karis was born five months later.

Karis Jagger: Mick Jagger's disowned daughter

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Lucille Ball‘s two kids, Desi Arnaz Jr. and Lucie Arnaz, made a rare public appearance together over the weekend. In a carousel of photos posted on Instagram on August 3, Lucy, 73, revealed that she and her brother had dinner together with the rest of their family at Wally’s in Las Vegas.

Lucille Ball’s Kids Desi Arnaz Jr. and Lucie Arnaz Share Rare Photo Together: ‘Alive and Well’

Elizabeth Taylor was well known for her acting career and love life, though she took pride in her role as a mother. How many kids did Elizabeth have, who did she share her children with and what did she say about motherhood? How Many Kids Did Elizabeth Taylor Have? Elizabeth was the mother to four...

Elizabeth Taylor Was a Proud Mom to 4 Kids: Meet the Late Star’s Sons and Daughters

Looper

Find out what prompted Emily Deschanel to pause her acting career after playing Temperance "Bones" Brennan, leading to a 2-year break from Hollywood.

Why Bones Star Emily Deschanel Disappeared From Hollywood For 2 Years

In The Last Picture Show, Ellen Burstyn plays the unhappy wife of the town’s richest man who tries to warn her beautiful teenage daughter about the pitfalls of adulthood. When the film came out in 1971, Ellen’s heartfelt performance garnered a lot of Academy Awards buzz. “I found the amount of my wanting it just disgusting,” Ellen, 91, exclusively tells Closer. “So on the morning they announced [the nominees], I drove to the beach and sat there all day, not knowing whether or not I had been nominated so I could separate myself from that profound yearning experience I was feeling.” It was only when Ellen returned home and found her apartment filled with flower arrangements, that she realized she’d been nominated.

Ellen Burstyn Reveals Why Former Costars Resented Her During Her Big Break on Broadway

Los Angeles, CA

Hollywood film executive Gavin Smith appeared to be living a charmed life with his picture-perfect family in California. But behind the scenes, it was a different story – and in a tragic plot twist, his seemingly fairytale life turned into a horror movie.When the 57-year-old father of three went missing in 2012, he was living in Calabasas, a wealthy suburb of Los Angeles, and had been working for 20th Century Fox for 18 years.Los Angeles may be known for sun, surf and celebrities, but Netflix’s 2024 true crime docuseries Homicide: Los Angeles exposes the sinister side of the City of...

A Hollywood executive vanished while having an affair. Two years later, his body was found in a shallow grave

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Comic Book

Leila Cohan will co-write the adaptation of the 2023 hit.

Happy Place: Bridgerton Producer to Showrun Jennifer Lopez's Emily Henry TV Series

Rod Stewart made a huge announcement regarding his career, just days after saying his “days are numbered.”. The “Sailing” singer will be extending his 13-year Las Vegas residency, Rod Stewart: The Hits, and plans to hit the stage in Sin City for several more shows next year. But what came after the announcement was a major shock to dedicated fans.

Rod Stewart Makes Major Announcement After Candidly Saying His ‘Days Are Numbered’

Joanna Gaines made sure her eldest child, Drake Gaines, had the most stylish apartment to spend his college days. The Fixer Upper star showed off the decor in her son’s home on social media in August 2024, and we are truly blown away by all of the impeccable design choices!

Joanna Gaines Shows Off Stylish Decor in Son Drake’s College Apartment: Take a Tour!

Sometimes when Donny Osmond watches his grandchildren play, he’s struck by how different his life was when he was young. “I see my little grandkids and I’m thinking, ‘I worked with Bob Hope when I was that age’ — and it’s, like, whoa,” he exclusively tells Closer.

How Donny Osmond Rose to the Top After Admitting He ‘Once Lost It All’: ‘Starting All Over Again’

These mothers would stop at nothing to help their celebrity kids achieve fame and fortune in Hollywood!

Hollywood’s Original Stage Moms: Rose Hovick, Ethel Gumm, Gertrude Temple and More

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