Jennifer Lopez’s decision to forbid her children from listening to her songs may seem surprising at first glance, but it reflects a deeper aspect of her parenting philosophy. While many parents might encourage their children to embrace their musical legacy, Lopez’s choice highlights her desire to prioritize a sense of normalcy and groundedness in her children’s upbringing.

It’s important to remember that celebrities like Jennifer Lopez often have complex relationships with their own fame and public personas. While her music may have brought her worldwide acclaim and success, Lopez likely understands the potential impact of fame on her children’s development and identity.

By limiting her children’s exposure to her music, Lopez may be seeking to shield them from the pressures and expectations that come with being the offspring of a celebrity. Additionally, she may want her children to form their own identities separate from her public persona, encouraging them to explore their own interests and passions outside of her shadow.

Ultimately, every parent navigates the challenges of raising children in the public eye in their own way, and Jennifer Lopez’s decision to set boundaries around her music is a reflection of her commitment to providing her children with a sense of normalcy and autonomy in their upbringing.

On September 24, 2023, Matt Damon, who starred alongside Julia Stiles in “The Bourne Identity,” and his wife, Luciana Barroso, spent time together at the beach. The film producer was pictured standing on the shore wearing sunglasses alongside his love.

Luciana and Matt Damon at the Clooney Foundation For Justice’s “The Albies” on September 28, 2023, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

He appeared fit while walking shirtless on the coast of Miami, Florida. The actor, who was 52 then, showed off his six-pack abs and donned a gray knee-length swimsuit. Meanwhile, the mother of his kids, stunned in a light blue string bikini. She looked slim and toned in the attire that displayed her flat tummy.

The mom of four sported a white billed cap over long brown locks and accessorized with large hoop earrings and sunglasses for the outing. She and her famous husband were spotted conversing with other people during their outing.

That same day, the Daily Mail also shared a snapshot showing Matt Damon checking out his spouse on Facebook, alongside a caption that read: “More in love than ever.” Online users commented on the post, with one person writing:

“All husbands should look at their wives that way.”

While someone said, “Love is so delicious when you’re with the right person with you.” People have discussed Damon’s physique online in the past. In July 2022, one individual penned on Twitter now X, “So Matt Damon put on some serious weight.”

“[…] HIs wife looks amazing!” one Facebook user wrote. Meanwhile, one online user commented on Damon’s physical appearance, “Sorry, but Matt does not have a 6 pack. His wife, however, has an amazing body.”

“Matt Damon put on some weight,” wrote another person in February 2023. “Man, what happened to Matt Damon?” one user asked on the platform in July 2023. “Matt Damon is a perfect jolly fat man he’s just starting the process,” said another social media user in August 20223.

Meanwhile, some penned on X, “Matt Damon’s wife looks amazing.” The following star who showed off her bikini-clad body was criticized by some social media followers for how she looked.

 

Rarely seen, Liam Neeson is all gray-haired at 70 and enjoys time with his son and his girlfriend.

The “Schindler’s List” actor raised his two sons alone after becoming a widower.

His younger son Daniel doesn’t follow in his dad’s footsteps, yet Neeson still supports him.

Liam Neeson and his wife, Natasha Richardson, had a beautiful marriage and had welcomed two sons into the world when tragedy struck their family. What was meant to be a fun occasion turned into the family’s last moments with Richardson.

Neeson raised his sons alone after Richardson passed away with the guidance of his mother-in-law. At 70, he is still a loving and supportive father to his two boys and has never remarried, despite his sons finding love.

Neeson and Richardson were raising their sons, Michael and Daniel, together when Richardson passed away at 45. It was March 2009 when Richardson and her son, Michael, were on a ski trip in Quebec, Canada.

The actress fell and hit her head on the beginner’s slope at Mont Tremblant. Richardson was not wearing a helmet when she fell, but she didn’t think anything had gone seriously wrong and even refused medical attention when an ambulance arrived on the scene.

The ski patrol and her ski instructor escorted Richardson back to her hotel room. Neeson was in Toronto filming a movie, and she called him to let him know what had happened, simply saying:

“Oh, darling, I’ve taken a tumble in the snow.”

While she seemed healthy, doctors later said Richardson had experienced a “lucid interval,” which means someone with a severe brain injury can appear normal for a while. Still, there is bleeding in the brain, causing fatal pressure. Richardson’s condition was called an “epidural hematoma.”

Three hours after the fall, another ambulance was called, and Richardson’s assistant called Neeson to tell him he had better come to see her. He did so immediately and was told she was brain-dead when he arrived.

Doctors showed the actor her brain scan so he could see the extent of her injury and understand her position. The “Taken” actor went into his wife’s hospital room and told her he loved her but that she would not recover from this injury.

Neeson revealed that he and Richardson had made a pact that they would like to be taken off life support if either of them were ever in this position. Even though it broke his heart, Neeson knew it was what he had to do.

While Richardson lost her life, Neeson said she saved three other people’s lives as they had donated her lungs, heart, and kidneys. The actor said he thought his wife would think it was beautiful that she could help others, but her death still doesn’t feel real to him.

Neeson’s eldest son followed in his father’s footsteps and became an actor. However, his youngest brother decided to pursue a different path in life, and it all started with something he learned in school.

Who Neeson’s Son Daniel Became After Finding Love With A Girl Who Has A Similar Name to His Late Mom?
Daniel was just 12 years old when his mother passed away at 45 and said that she had been his inspiration for everything he has done in his life because she always told him to follow his passions. Daniel confessed: “She was one of my biggest role models.”

The now-27-year-old decided not to follow in his mother and father’s acting footsteps but rather to become an eco-friendly fashion designer despite studying theatre in college. His love of eco-friendly fashion began way back in fifth grade.

He said he was in a lesson where he learned about global warming and was so struck by it that he felt he was having a panic attack. He mentioned:

“It really struck me, and I’ve always been in tune with the environmental crisis.”

Because of his deep-seated need to do something to contribute toward changing the reality of global warming, Daniel launched his company in his freshman year of college. His company is a clothing line called Pine Outfitters.

Pine Outfitters sells unisex long and short-sleeve shirts as well as hats and beanies. For each sale the company makes, a tree is planted with the help of the National Forest Foundation. While his company keeps him busy, he has found time for love in between.

His girlfriend, Natalie Ackerman, is also not in show business and instead works in marketing. The pair met in their sophomore year at Tulane and discovered when they exchanged numbers that their numbers were just one digit apart.

When it comes to his business, Daniel plans to grow it while never losing sight of the main goal, environmental safety. Daniel said:

“I don’t want this business to be about my money.”

Instead, he wants it to be about giving back to the community. Neeson is supportive and proud of his son’s business, with Daniel saying that because his dad loves his privacy, he enjoys wearing hats and often wears the hats that Daniel’s company manufactures.

How Did Liam Appear Messy-Haired with Daniel and Natalie?
Neeson and his sons still spend a lot of time together, and now Daniel’s girlfriend, Natalie, often joins in the fun, too. Recently, Daniel posted a photo of himself, his girlfriend, his father, and ice hockey player Henrik Lundqvist on Instagram.

The foursome linked arms and smiled at the camera as Neeson appeared with messy hair and glasses on. He wore an all-black ensemble, while Daniel and Natasha wore more colorful outfits. Daniel also wore a cap. Natalie posted a photo of the match they went to on her Instagram story.

Fans soon took to the comment section to say how great the family was looking and that they were glad the family got to spend some time together. One fan even thanked Daniel for sharing the photos.

Many of Daniel’s followers commented on Neeson’s appearance, saying he looked good despite his messy hair. Others simply said they were a beautiful family and wished them health and happiness.

A revered Hollywood star, who was once considered one of the most handsome men, now lives a reclusive life after suffering a stroke. Amid his health scare, his kids have been in a bitter feud.

A famous French actor at Jean-Paul Belmondo’s Funeral in Paris, France on September 10, 2021 | Source: Getty Images

The famous French actor at the screening of “A Hidden Life (Une Vie Cachée)” during the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 19, 2019 | Source: Getty Images

The “Flic Story” talent, who is aware of how “handsome” he is, lives reclusively in his home after tragically suffering a stroke in 2019. This occurred a few weeks after he received an honorary Palme d’Or in Cannes, France.

The famous French actor at the photo call for Palme D’Or D’Honneur during the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 19, 2019 | Source: Getty Images

Sitting behind a grand stone wall that spans 1.4 miles (2.3km), his house boasts a sprawling estate called La Brûlerie. It is located 86.99 miles (140km) southeast of Paris, near the Douchy-Montcorbon village in the Loreit department of central France.

While some celebrities are known for their larger-than-life egos, others, who are equally successful, subscribe to a different type of philosophy that’s directed by humility and good heartedness.

Keanu Reeves is one of those modest and down-to earth stars who, despite the hundreds of millions he frequently banks, is a genuinely kind human, the heartbeat of Hollywood.

Never boasting his riches or drawing attention to himself with extravagant clothing, the loveable star oftentimes goes unrecognized, as he plays the role of commoner too well.

Keep reading to learn why Reeves was recently confused for a homeless man!

Keanu Reeves, 59, is an action star known for memorable roles in Matrix, John Wick and Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure.

However, the role he’s most adored is the one he plays in real life, as a compassionate and thoughtful human being.

The man is an enigma and does many things that a lot of celebrities would refuse, like riding public transit and even offering his seat on the subway to another passenger.

He even once patiently stood outside, in the rain for 20 minutes, at the wrap party for his own film Daughter of God because he didn’t want to make a scene.

Recently, the star of Speed was captured in images, wandering the streets with long hair hidden under a trucker hat, a black bushy beard sprinkled with gray, and clothed in an average khaki jacket, brown pants and worn shoes.

In one of the images, the Point Break star, who’s been dating girlfriend Alexandra Grant since 2017, is seen sitting on the ground, leaning up against a wall, with a bottle of orange Gatorade placed next to him and a cigarette in his hand.

When people saw the pictures, some couldn’t figure out who the unidentified “homeless man” was, but others quickly guessed it was their real-life hero, Keanu Reeves.

Fans poured in with comments, the majority praising the superstar on being the perfect example of humility and thoughtfulness.

“Keanu Reeves, this man has a giant heart. [There will] never be another man like him,” writes one, while a second shares, “The best kind of people remain humble, no matter what this lot in life extends to them in wealth.”

A third writes, “The best kind of people remain humble, no matter what this lot in life extends to them in wealth…”

A fourth says, “[He] is the best. I hope he continues to be humble and keep helping people that are struggling now a days. It’s very tough out there, to have nothing and struggling.”

In fact, the star of The Lake House is incredibly charitable.

According to Vogue, Reeves donated $31.5 million to cancer research, partly in support of his younger sister Kim, who battled cancer for eight years. And he’s not looking for recognition, his charity is truly from the goodness of his heart. In 2009, he said, “I have a private foundation that’s been running for five or six years, and it helps aid a couple of children’s hospitals and cancer research,” the Lebanese born Canadian added, “I don’t like to attach my name to it, I just let the foundation do what it does.”

The multi-talented man, who’s also the bassist for the band Dogstar, also champions against animal cruelty is even seen as the patron saint to stray dogs in a mural in Santiago Chile.

One netizen suggests that the actor’s kindness stands out because it’s an unusual quality in people today. “might be wrong but I think maybe he’s just a guy who just sees himself as just another human being. I don’t know him personally but he seems to have a lot of noble qualities and it’s sad that we worship him.” The user continues, “… what that says to me is, what he does and how he is, isn’t what we are used to seeing. He is a person to look to for inspiration and hope I would think.”

Meanwhile, others, who were mulling over the images said Reeves in an “Angel on earth. We need more kind people like Keanu in this world.” Another writes, “I can spot that walk in the million man march LoL giggles”

One cyber fan chimed in with uncertainty: “Are you sure????” the user writes.

Can Keanu Reeves be anymore lovable? This man is just so spectacularly ordinary, and we just can’t get enough of him!

How long did it take you to figure out it was Reeves in the photos?

Please share this story and let’s show the incredible actor some more love!

If you loved reading this story about Keanu Reeves as much as we enjoyed sharing it, you’ll really enjoy reading about what Alexandra Grant said about her love.

When Dolly Parton shared photos of her childhood home, the internet was stunned! Few expected to see the humble beginnings of this country music legend. Parton opened the doors to her past, revealing the small log cabin in Sevierville, Tennessee, where she was raised, and the photos can be seen in this article.

Not everyone knows that Dolly was one of 12 siblings growing up in a tiny cabin without electricity or running water. Her incredible journey from a life of poverty to international fame serves as an inspiration for millions. Raised in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, Dolly’s family emphasized love and faith far more than material comforts.

Music was a part of Dolly’s life from an early age. She was first inspired by gospel songs sung by her family and the guitar lessons her uncle gave her. Many people initially doubted her potential but later felt honored to have known her when her talent became undeniable.

Even now, Dolly and her husband, who shares her appreciation for simplicity, enjoy a quiet life in Tennessee. They value privacy and find true happiness in each other’s company, preferring the peace of their modest home over the glitz and glamour of a luxurious lifestyle. Their story is a beautiful reminder that happiness doesn’t come from material wealth but from love, shared values, and a grounded sense of self.

Newly surfaced paparazzi photos of legendary actress Goldie Hawn, 77, and her long-time partner Kurt Russell have ignited a storm of reactions on social media. Captured during a romantic stroll, the images showcase the couple’s enduring bond, but they’ve also triggered a wave of discussion about aging and Hollywood icons.

For those unfamiliar with their love story, Hawn and Russell first met in 1966 while working on a film together. Though their connection wasn’t immediate, fate brought them back together 20 years later, and the rest is history. Despite Hawn having married another man in the interim, their reunion marked the beginning of a relationship that has lasted over 40 years, making them one of the most admired couples in the industry.

The recent photos, however, have divided opinions. While some fans praised the couple for their authenticity and enduring love, others couldn’t help but comment on Hawn’s age-related changes.

Comments ranged from admiration to critique: “They’re such a harmonious couple! Pure love in every sense,” wrote one fan. Another added, “This is what real happiness looks like!” Meanwhile, others were less kind, saying, “Age has taken its toll on her,” and “I barely recognized her—she looks so different!”

Despite the mixed reactions, one thing remains undeniable: Hawn and Russell’s relationship stands as a testament to enduring love in Hollywood, a rarity in an industry known for fleeting romances. Whether admired for their bond or criticized for their appearance, this iconic duo continues to capture hearts. What do you think of their lasting love story?

Justine Bateman, a.k.a. Mallory Keaton from “Family Ties,” has expanded her skills after starring in the hit show.

Bateman was criticized for her physical appearance at 40 and faced backlash after releasing a book about aging naturally.

Despite the negative feedback, the actress is proud of her appearance.

Justine Bateman portrayed the character Mallory Keaton in the hit show “Family Ties” since she was only 16. Although she made a name for herself as the fashion-loving, gossipy teenager, Bateman soon proved her mettle in a range of other shows as well. The actress has accumulated a variety of acting credits over the years.

After finding success with “Family Ties,” Bateman starred in the 1988 film “Satisfaction” alongside many of her now-successful peers. She also starred in the hit comedy show “Arrested Development” in 2003 and has earned one Golden Globe nomination and two Emmy nominations for her work throughout the years.

Although she started acting early on in life, Bateman is now 57 and has changed much. As she aged, fans noticed how different she started to look from when she began acting as a teen, and many social media users have commented on her physical appearance over the years.

Bateman confessed that her experience with aging has largely influenced her outlook on life as an older actress.
Bateman has faced many of these comments with a stone-faced determination not to let it get her down. Over the years, she has learned to be confident in her own skin and often encourages others to embrace the changes that come with age. The actress has also opened up about her approach to aging.

Besides being a successful actress, Bateman also stepped behind the camera to direct and produce a number of projects. She also decided to continue her tertiary education, broadening her academic achievements with a range of new degrees to empower herself.

Reactions to Bateman Growing Older
Bateman is encouraging other women to empower themselves as well. Over the years, the actress has spoken out about Hollywood’s anti-aging culture and the reactions people tend to have to women aging naturally. Bateman has made her thoughts on the topic known in her 2021 book “Faces: One Square Foot of Skin.”

The “Satisfaction” actress wrote about women’s fear of looking old and how it affects a large portion of their lives. With her book, the actress hoped to encourage other women not to feel pressured into stressing about their age and their physical appearance. Instead, she hoped to make people see that the stigma around aging is more harmful than aging itself.

Bateman confessed that her experience with aging has largely influenced her outlook on life as an older actress. Seeing as she started her career at a young age, there has been much commentary online about how her looks have changed over the years, and she is acutely aware of the negative things people have said about her.

Although she always felt confident with her looks as a teen, Bateman was happy to see her skin reflect the joys and pain she felt in her life.

Nonetheless, the actress has consistently refused to let public opinion dictate how she lives her life. After her book was published, she explained how she stumbled onto comments about her physical appearance. A Google search of her name offered up a slew of insults and demeaning remarks.

One person wrote she looked like a “sea hag,” while a second accused her of being a “meth addict.” Another person wrote, “Justine Bateman looks horrible now.” Bateman confessed that the comments came as a shock, but she was also taken aback by the passion with which people wrote about her.

The actress noticed that people were putting an extraordinary amount of effort and resentment into many of the comments they left. To her, it seemed interesting that others were getting so worked up about how she looked as she grew older:

“So, yeah, I do find that really interesting that my face, or someone’s older face, would push other people’s buttons so much. You know, maybe because they themselves are very critical of their own faces.”

Although she found nothing wrong with her face, Bateman succumbed to the overbearing amount of negative comments. She started to believe she looked old, and the belief stuck with her for a while. Eventually, she had to work through her own internalized fears, accepting her appearance and the effects of aging.

Over time, she realized that the way the world viewed her didn’t quite match what she saw in her own face. While people thought she was getting older, Bateman thought her face accurately portrayed her experiences throughout her life — a sort of testament to everything she has seen.

She recalled being ecstatic when she realized her face was starting to crease when she was younger. Although she always felt confident with her looks as a teen, Bateman was happy to see her skin reflect the joys and pains she felt in her life. The actress commented that as she grew older, she increasingly appreciated her appearance:

“I think about how many tears have come through this face, how much joy, how much exhaustion or exuberance – that’s an incredible collection of experience that this really small area of my body has taken on.”

With loosening skin and more wrinkles, Bateman had to look past the comments left by strangers on the internet. She started to look inwards, choosing to analyze and control her own reactions to other people’s opinions, which eventually helped her overcome the insecurities that stuck after hearing what people said about her.

The “Closer” star also noticed she wasn’t the only woman who felt pressured about their physical appearance. She observed that young women start using Botox and fillers even before their first wrinkles appear. This prompted her to write her book and disavow any artificial means of countering the aging process.

She realized that once she spoke out about the anti-aging movement, scores of people messaged her saying they wished they had never given so much thought to what they looked like. Many women echoed her idea that getting work done isn’t something they want, and having someone speak out about it made them feel less alone.

The writer and director commented on young women using Botox, lamenting, “I feel sad for them. I feel sad that they’re not just enjoying life. I feel sad that they are distracted from the things that they’re meant to do in life with this idea, with this consuming idea that they’ve gotta fix their face before anything else can happen.”

Bateman noticed how executives kept shooting her ideas down, saying she was “four years ahead.”
But Bateman, much like Diane Keaton, still regularly faces backlash for choosing not to use any artificial anti-aging methods. One Facebook user wrote about Bateman, “She’s also not doing herself any favors with the no style hair and ungroomed eyebrow thing and that harsh eyeliner.”

Another user echoed, “No makeup on, no style. Whatever. It’s her choice,” while one person wrote, “She does look absolutely awful. But hey if she is happy, then fine.” One Twitter user posted, “Justine Bateman is absolutely right! Her face represents the wisdom and experience of a time-traveling 87-year-old who has seen the rise and fall of civilizations.”

Bateman’s Successful Career and Happy Family Life
Despite all the negative feedback, many fans stood up for Bateman, saying she still looks great. One fan wrote on Facebook, “She’s real and really beautiful.” More people echoed the sentiment, with one fan gushing, “I’ve always loved her. Now I love her even more. Keep it real!” One person shared:

“We’re the same age and she looks way better than me. Accept your age gracefully and wear your scars and wrinkles like beautiful badges of honor. I applaud her and wish more of Hollywood was [as] graceful and courageous as her! Much love.”

At 57, Bateman is inspiring countless women to feel comfortable in their own skin, no matter if it wrinkles over time. In fact, Bateman encourages women to love their wrinkles, since they all show off a life well-lived. Besides publishing an empowering book, Bateman’s social media pages also encourage people to be confident.

Apart from her impressive career in film and television and her two books, Bateman is also a family woman. She shared an image on her Instagram profile in 2018, crediting her now-19-year-old daughter, Gianetta Fluent, for taking the snapshot. The actress is also the mother of a 20-year-old son, Duke Kenneth Fluent.

She shares her children with her longtime husband, Mark Fluent. The two have been married since 2001, and Fluent works as a full-time managing director at Deutsche Bank. While her husband works to support the family financially, Bateman had put her acting career on hold so she could be with her children.

Bateman also confessed that she chose to stop working in entertainment because she suffered burnout from all the effort it took. She noted, “I can’t audition anymore. I just completely ran out of gas.” So, Bateman chose to give her acting career a rest while she took care of her kids and explored new horizons.

Although she had a lot on her plate, Bateman was also highly frustrated with the entertainment industry’s unwillingness to move forward and try new things. In an interview, she noted that she often devised innovative ways to present a narrative, but company executives preferred to “sell the same thing five times.”

Bateman noticed how executives kept shooting her ideas down, saying she was “four years ahead.” Eventually, she grew tired of the constant unwillingness to try new things, so she took to the internet, hoping to find a job that satisfied her need to explore something new.

Eventually, using keyword searches, Bateman realized that computer programming or developing seemed perfect. Although she didn’t have the necessary skill set, she had the determination, so at 47, she went back to school to get her degree in computer science.

Of course, moving from the arts to the rigorous world of computer science was a challenge, but Bateman refused to back down. She persisted, rereading her chemistry study material and watching videos to help her wrap her head around all the concepts until she had a good grip on all her subjects.

Slowly, everything fell into place. Bateman started with very little knowledge of programming, not to mention the numerous other courses she had to take, but she kept her nose to the grindstone. Occasionally, she spent days in front of her computer and her textbooks, but it all paid off in the end.

After starting her tertiary studies in 2013, the director managed to graduate with a degree in Computer Science and Digital Media Management from UCLA in 2016 at 50. Since then, she has acted as a voice for fellow writers who are also feeling frustrated with the current trajectory of the entertainment industry. Amid rising worries about the development and use of AI, Bateman delivered a warning.

The former actress noted that Hollywood executives are increasingly hoping to use Artificial Intelligence as a cost-effective alternative for producing films and TV shows. In May 2023, Bateman showed her support for the Writer’s Guild of America, using her knowledge of the field to provide an experienced opinion.

But her computer science degree isn’t the first detour Bateman has taken career-wise. The mother-of-two started her own design firm after leaving acting behind. She had a successful line of clothing that she sold to a number of retailers. In the 1990s, she also occasionally worked as a YMCA camp counselor.

Bateman’s production and consulting company, SECTION 5, has proven to be highly successful over the years, and she is an accomplished writer. Besides “Faces,” she wrote the book “Fame: The Hijacking of Reality.”

Besides starting her career as a teen on a hit show, Bateman has gone on to do awe-inspiring things. These days, she mostly refrains from starring in any significant roles, preferring to learn more about her various fields and reportedly enjoying time spent knitting.

Ever since he was a young boy growing up in Newark, New Jersey, Frankie Valli knew that singing was his calling in life.

Suffice it to say that the 89-year-old icon has come a long way after leaving his tough, working-class neighborhood – and seeing him today is enough to bring a smile to anyone’s face…

Frankie Valli’s unique three-octave range and unmatched falsetto voice became synonymous with the American bubble-gum era of the mid-1950s, typified by drive-ins and soda shops. Despite the passage of time, his songs continue to resonate with today’s audiences, testament to the quality and passion of his music.

At the tender age of seven, Frankie’s passion for singing was ignited when his mother took him to watch a youthful Frank Sinatra perform at the Paramount Theater in Manhattan. This experience left a lasting impression, setting him on a path towards his lifelong dream of becoming a successful singer.

At that time, he was unaware that he would develop a deep connection with his first role model, ”Ol’ Blue Eyes” Sinatra.

”He kind of took me under his wing as a friend because I did this thing for his mother. For about 10 years we were really close. Every time I saw him it was a big hug and a kiss on the cheek,” Valli said.

Frankie began his singing on street corners with the guys, and his path to stardom was not an easy one. Growing up in downtown Newark, he worked a variety of jobs, including truck driving, caddying on a golf course, and barbering (like his father), before achieving success in the music industry.

”My parents didn’t have money, I came from nothing. I had to have something to fall back on,” Frankie says.

In the early 1960s, Frankie Valli and his band, The Four Seasons, shot to fame, becoming one of the biggest acts in the world. Hits like ”Sherry,” ”Big Girls Don’t Cry,” and ”Walk Like a Man” topped the charts and turned the members of The Four Seasons into household names.

Frankie’s unique falsetto voice was instantly recognizable, and fans adored him. ”Sherry” skyrocketed to No.1 faster than any record had since Elvis Presley first burst into the scene.

During his time as a member of The Four Seasons, Frankie also released several albums under his own name. He achieved great success with The Four Seasons, scoring 29 top 40 hits, and continued to have an impressive solo career, earning nine further top 40s.

Along with fellow Four Seasons members Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi, and Bob Gaudio, Frankie was honored with induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.

As a natural extension of his career as a musician, Valli started working as an actor in the mid 1960s. One of his most notable acting roles was in the film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Jersey Boys, which told the story of The Four Seasons and their rise to fame.

Throughout his career as a member of The Four Seasons, and indeed as a solo artist, Valli made several appearances on television shows and in films, showcasing his talents beyond just singing. He has made appearances on various TV shows over the years, including Miami Vice, The Sopranos and Hawaii Five-0, demonstrating his versatility as an entertainer.

Today, Valli is considered a cornerstone of rock and roll history. The music icon has been performing and touring for many years, and is still active in the industry. Currently residing in California, the 89-year-old artist hasn’t showed any indication of plans to retire anytime soon.

”It used to be real hard performing the same songs over and over but every time I sing a a song, which is what the public want to hear, not my new material or even my solo recordings, I try to perform it as though it were the first time,” Frankie said in 1993.

Sings in the shower every day

Valli has managed to keep his voice in excellent shape even into his 80s, thanks to his commitment to a healthy lifestyle. He follows a pretty strict diet and avoids drinking, drugs, and smoking. When he feels tired, he makes sure to go to bed early and doesn’t stay up late unless there’s a good reason for it.

“And I sing a little bit every day. I love singing in the shower. I think it’s one of the best places. You can accomplish two things: cleaning your body and opening your vocal capacity and exercising your voice,” he said in 2021.

In his early twenties, Valli married his first wife, Mary, who had a two-year-old daughter at the time of their marriage. This was the first of his three marriages, and before Frankie’s breakthrough.

”We were living in the projects and by the time I was twenty years old I was married and we had kids right away. I lived in the projects right up until I had success,” he said.

Frankie and Mary raised two daughters together (Francine and Antonia) but  divorced in 1971. His second marriage was to MaryAnn Hannagan in 1974, lasting eight years. After that, he married Randy Clohessy in 1984, and they had three sons together. However, the couple separated in 2004 after a messy divorce.

As in all families, unfortunate events happen, and Valli has not been exempt from tragedies. In fact, he has experienced one of the worst things a parent can go through.

In 1980, his stepdaughter Celia suffered a fatal accident when she fell off a fire escape. Just six months later, he was dealt another devastating blow with the loss of his youngest daughter Francine, who reportedly passed away from a drug overdose. These events were undoubtedly some of the most difficult experiences any parent could go through, and it’s testament to Frankie’s resilience that he has continued to carry on with his music career in the years since.

Thankfully, despite the tragedies that have befallen him, Frankie has several children who continue to bring joy to his life and have successful careers of their own. As any grandparent knows, the feeling of pride that comes from seeing your grandchildren grow and flourish is truly indescribable, and for Frankie, this is no exception.

The love and support of his family have undoubtedly been a source of strength and comfort for him throughout his life, and it’s heartwarming to see how they have continued to stay close-knit despite the challenges they have faced.

”My kids are all creative and creators. Even my grandkids! My son Brando is doing EDM and I just saw my granddaughter Olivia perform in the touring company of Pretty Woman in Los Angeles. She is playing the lead. It was thrilling!,” Frankie told The Montrealer last year.

On May 3, Frankie Valli celebrates his 89th birthday, and it’s truly amazing that he is still with us. He continues to captivate audiences around the world!

As we celebrate his birthday, it’s a perfect opportunity to share an article about him on Facebook and spread the word about his incredible contributions to music.

By doing so, we can help ensure that his legacy lives on for many years to come and continues to inspire new generations of music lovers.

Happy Birthday, Frankie Valli!