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Artificial intelligence already has a very important place in our society. There are so many great applications of it in daily life, however, it can be used for entertainment purposes as well.

While we can’t show the future with 100% accuracy, AI can still show us something close to what our beloved stars would’ve looked like nowadays.

1. Marilyn Monroe

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2. Diana, Princess of Wales
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3. Steve Irwin
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4. Brittany Murphy

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5. Kobe Bryant
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6. Paul Walker

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7. Heath Ledger

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8. Elvis Presley

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10. Whitney Houston

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11. Robin Williams

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12. Anna Nicole Smith

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14. Aaliyah
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15. Bob Marley

he death of a spouse is one of the hardest things you can deal with in life, especially when they pass away relatively young.

John Travolta and his family have been through a couple of very tough years. In 2020, his wife and mother to the couple’s children, Kelly Preston, passed away from breast cancer.

As always, John has focused on being the best father he can be since then.

Through the years, Travolta evolved into one of the greatest actors of the century. Along the way, he met the love of his life, and together they created a wonderful family.

In 1992, following a proposal at the Palace Hotel restaurant in Gstaad, Switzerland the year before, John Travolta married Kelly Preston.

The couple tied the knot on September 5, 1991, in a secret ceremony at the Hotel de Crillon in Paris.

Kelly was born on October 13, 1962 in Honolulu, Hawaii, and like John, she worked in the film industry. She studied acting at the University of Southern California, and in 1985, she started her acting career, appearing in several major movies such as Mischief, Twins, Jerry Maguire, and For Love of the Game.

Preston had some minor television roles during the course of her career as well. In 2018, she starred in the film Gotti, which would be her final film role. In July 2020, Kelly died after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

She was 57.

“On the morning of July 12, 2020, Kelly Preston, adored wife, and mother, passed away following a two-year battle with breast cancer,” a family representative told People at the time.

“She was a bright, beautiful, and loving soul who cared deeply about others and who brought life to everything she touched. Her family asks for your understanding of their need for privacy at this time.”

It turned out that Kelly had kept her diagnosis private. Speaking on the British talk show Loose Woman, her co-star in Off the Rails – which was her last film role – Sally Phillips, said that they didn’t know anything while filming.

“That’s what people do—they go through it on their own because of worries about insurance for the film, and working again afterward,” Phillips said, as reported by the Mirror.

“We’ve had a couple of high profile examples of that recently, haven’t we? Chadwick [Boseman] and Helen McCrory didn’t tell anyone,” she added.

“She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many,” Travolta wrote. “Kelly’s love and life will always be remembered.”

John Travolta wrote on Instagram: “My family and I will forever be grateful to her doctors and nurses at MD Anderson Cancer Center, all the medical centers that have helped, as well as her many friends and loved ones who have been by her side. Kelly’s love and life will always be remembered.”

In the same post, Travolta said he would be taking time to be with his family during the mourning process, particularly his children, 22-year-old  Ella and 11-year-old Ben. His first child with Kelly Preston, Jett, died of a seizure at 16.

Travolta and Preston were married for 19 years before her death and had three children together. Less than a year after her death, it’s very understandable that he would not be ready to move on so soon.

John Travolta new girlfriend

For his part, Travolta isn’t ready to start seeing anyone quite yet.

“John’s had no shortage of friends wanting to set him up and there are a lot of women who would love to go out with him,” an insider told OK! Magazine.

“John is flattered, but he just isn’t interested.

“No one wants to push him because they understand he’s torn between opening himself up to love again and staying single and being the best father he can be. Until John can figure things out, everyone is giving him the space he needs.”

While maintaining a low profile, Travolta opened up about his grieving process in an interview with Esquire Mexico.

“I have learned that mourning someone, mourning, is personal,” Travolta told the magazine. “Mourning is individual and only your own journey can heal you.”

“This is different from someone else’s journey. The most important thing you can do to help another when they are in mourning is to allow them to live it and not complicate it with yours. That’s my experience.”

Travolta is no stranger to grief. In 2009, he suffered an even more tragic death in the family: Jett, his oldest child with Preston, died of a seizure at the age of 16.

Jett was autistic and suffered from Kawasaki disease, and was prone to seizures. His son’s death devastated Travolta.

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Life after Kelly

Today, three years after Kelly’s death, Travolta focuses on his family and being a father. After his wife’s passing, Travolta said he would be taking time from his career to focus on family, and he’s kept true to his word.

One of his most prominent on-screen role in the past year was a Super Bowl commercial, which also starred his daughter Ella. The ad gave Travolta a chance to bust out some of his famous dance moves, and have some fun with his family.

For Ella Bleu, losing her mother was heartwrenching, as it would be for everyone. However, she’s been following in her father’s footsteps in the acting business, and her father has been very supportive over the years.

When Ella, 22, landed a role in a reimagining of Alice in Wonderland named Get Lost, John Travolta bragged about his lovely daughter. Through Instagram, he shared a picture of her daughter dressed as Alice in Wonderland.

“I’m a very proud dad!,” he wrote in the caption.

The 68-year-old single dad also often posts pictures of his blonde-haired son Ben, 11. On Father’s day, the Saturday Night Fever star shared his feeling about being a dad.

’”It’s privilege to be a father. I love you my babies. Happy Father’s Day to everyone,” he wrote alongside photos of his children.

Travolta said that he’s looking to help his kids as much as he can.

“I will ensure the future of my children, help them with what they want to do with their lives,” Travolta said.

“The legacy is created by all the people who have loved and helped me over the years,” he told Esquire. “Life is movement and a journey; what you leave behind in people, I guess that’s your legacy.”

Airport mansion

Recently, John Travolta decided to sell his family vacation home in Maine, where he, the children, and Kelly spent a lot of time together.

Travolta bought the Maine estate in 1991, after his wedding to Kelly. The 10,000-square-foot property went on the market in 2021 for $5 million. It was built in 1903, and the remarkable home includes 20 bedrooms, a beach and open ocean access, and an in-ground pool.

But apparently,  the price tag proved to be too pricey but it’s clear that Travolta wants to let go of their vacation home. In 2022, it went on the market again.

Today, it looks like The Pulp Fiction star spends the majority of his time at his home in Florida. The most famous and spectacular estate owned by Travolta is located in Ocala, Florida. The 550-acre property, with six bedrooms, comes with some very special features – two aircraft runways that lead directly to his front door.

Travolta, a flight enthusiast and certified pilot with the license to fly a 737 airplane, was one of the first to purchase land in the exclusive gated community in 2001.

“We designed the house for the jets and to have at our access the world at a moment’s notice, and we succeeded at that. I was five years old when I fell in love with aviation. This is in my blood”, John Travolta told Australia’s Today.

This summer, he shared a glimpse of his family life as he went globe-trotting with Ella and Ben.

The question is, how long Travolta will keep his beloved aircraft estate, which also includes a banquet hall with seating for up to 400 guests. In 2019, it went on the market for $10.5 million.

Listing agent Bartow McDonald said:

“It’s what’s beyond the runway that makes Jumbolair so special. It is the ability to go anywhere in the world from your backyard.”

We’re so sorry for everything the Travolta family has been through lately, but we’re glad John is doing well and has found some peace in the mourning process.

It is so important to be given the time to grieve and heal. It’s important to be by yourself and it’s also important to be surrounded by special people

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Richard Gere and his wife Alejandra Silva captured hearts and headlines as they gracefully walked the New York street to a gala championing a noble cause. The couple, a blend of Hollywood royalty and Spanish elegance, drew the gaze of many, with some commenting on their looks.

Richard Gere and his wife Alejandra Silva, have taken the internet by storm after they were spotted walking hand in hand in New York. Silva wore an elegant sheer gown with thin straps over the shoulders, supporting the fitted bodice.

Alejandra Silva and Richard Gere at City Harvest Presents The 2024 Gala: Magic of Motown held at Cipriani 42nd Street on April 10, 2024 in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Alejandra Silva and Richard Gere at City Harvest Presents The 2024 Gala: Magic of Motown held at Cipriani 42nd Street on April 10, 2024 in New York City | Source: Getty Images

It then transitioned into a full, layered tulle skirt. She complemented her look with a pair of open-toe heels and a small clutch. Her hair was styled in loose waves. Gere wore a classic, dark blazer, completing the look with matching suit pants and a crisp, open-neck light-blue shirt.

Alejandra Silva and Richard Gere at City Harvest Presents The 2024 Gala: Magic of Motown held at Cipriani 42nd Street on April 10, 2024 in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Alejandra Silva and Richard Gere at City Harvest Presents The 2024 Gala: Magic of Motown held at Cipriani 42nd Street on April 10, 2024 in New York City | Source: Getty Images

The footage has since sparked lively discussions among fans. One fan, taken aback by Silva’s youthful appearance, remarked, “I thought that’s his daughter 😊.” Another, seeking clarification, posted, “It’s not his daughter?” The disbelief at the age difference was evident as another user added, “She’s young.”

Alejandra Silva and Richard Gere at City Harvest Presents The 2024 Gala: Magic of Motown held at Cipriani 42nd Street on April 10, 2024 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

Alejandra Silva and Richard Gere at City Harvest Presents The 2024 Gala: Magic of Motown held at Cipriani 42nd Street on April 10, 2024 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

However, many comments showed admiration for both Gere and Silva. They praised the couple’s appearance with comments like, “He looks amazing, and so does his wife! Great clip! ” Still, others expressed more pointed sentiments, “That’s a shame” and jesting “Who’s that girl? He needs a woman😂.

The video began with the couple walking hand in hand along a New York City street. It then showed them turning into the building hosting the City Harvest’s Annual Fundraising Gala. The event honors supporters who’ve helped the organization feed people experiencing food insecurity.

Later, the pair joined other celebrities as they posed for pictures. Among the celebrities present at the event were music icon John Legend, his wife Chrissy Teigen, Sandra Ripert, and Eric Ripert, among many others.

Geoffrey Zakarian, Richard Gere, Sandra Ripert, Alejandra Silva, Eric Ripert, Alexandra M. Cohen, Chrissy Teigen, Jilly Stephens and John Legend at City Harvest Presents The 2024 Gala: Magic of Motown held at Cipriani 42nd Street on April 10, 2024 in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Geoffrey Zakarian, Richard Gere, Sandra Ripert, Alejandra Silva, Eric Ripert, Alexandra M. Cohen, Chrissy Teigen, Jilly Stephens and John Legend at City Harvest Presents The 2024 Gala: Magic of Motown held at Cipriani 42nd Street on April 10, 2024 in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Even though the two are used to Hollywood’s sparkle, their love story started in a quiet spot, far from the celebrity world’s flash and excitement. They met in Positano in 2014, at a hotel Silva was managing.

They reconnected after a friend introduced them. Silva said they felt a strong connection from the first time they looked at each other. “We couldn’t stop looking at each other all night, and since then we haven’t been apart,” she revealed.

And while she was not sure about being with him, Gere was pretty convinced. For the “Pretty Woman” actor, Silva was his forever after. He sent her flowers on the regular to woo her, until she agreed to go on a date with him. Gradually, the actor cleared any doubts Silva might have had in the beginning.

His romantic proposal, in St Paul de Vence in the South of France, only added to their story-book-worthy tale. In 2018, they walked down the aisle in a fairy-tale wedding attended by 39 of their closest family and friends.

Speaking about Silva, Gere revealed he was the happiest man alive to have been married to a beautiful, smart, fun, and patient woman. And the icing on the cake? He says she’s “a great cook, who makes the best salads in the world!”

Gere praised his wife with unending kind words. But the praise was mutual as Silva also felt she’d found the perfect man for her. “I have no words to describe my happiness,” she shared.

She delved into how lucky her husband made her feel each day. She considered him the most generous, sensitive, funny, attentive, and affectionate man she ever met. And the fact that he told her every day how special she was to him further fuelled her affection toward him. “I feel very lucky,” she declared.

Richard Gere and Alejandra Silva attend 'Time Out Of Mind' photocall during 64th San sebastian Film Festival on September 24, 2016 in San Sebastian, Spain | Source: Getty Images

Richard Gere and Alejandra Silva attend ‘Time Out Of Mind’ photocall during 64th San sebastian Film Festival on September 24, 2016 in San Sebastian, Spain | Source: Getty Images

Banderas showed his long-legged blonde girlfriend for whom he left his wife!

This is what the woman who could steal the macho’s heart looks like!

See how she appears in this article!

PREMIOS OSCAR 2023: El look de Antonio Banderas en la gala de los Oscar 2023 | Mujer Hoy

It was back in 2014 that A. Banderas officially announced his relationship with N. Kemper. Interestingly enough, the long-legged beauty is 21 years younger than the legendary actor which, as one can see, failed to prevent them from building a relationship.

There surface rumors according to which the blonde ruined the marriage of Banderas and M. Griffith given the fact that their romance began just after the ex-couple’s scandalous divorce. However, there are those who are more than sure that Nicole had nothing to do with their separation.

Thousands of network users are of the opinion that Kemper is much better and deserves to be with the prominent actor. Her incredible beauty and femininity capture everyone’s special attention.

We’re waiting for your opinion in the comments!

 

Sidney Poitier, a trailblazing figure in Hollywood renowned for breaking barriers and paving the way for diversity, had a tumultuous personal life until he found solace in his marriage to Joanna Shimkus.

Poitier’s journey to stardom began with his breakthrough role in “No Way Out” and culminated in his historic Oscar win for “Lilies of the Field.”

Yet, it was his role in “The Lost Man” that changed his life forever, leading him to meet his future wife, Joanna Shimkus.

Tragically, Poitier passed away at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy of achievements and a loving marriage of 45 years to Shimkus. His death certificate cited heart failure, dementia, and prostate cancer as contributing factors.

Throughout their marriage, Shimkus remained Poitier’s steadfast companion and confidante. Their daughters described him not as a star but as a devoted husband and father, whose love and laughter filled their lives with warmth and joy.

Joanna Shimkus, a Canadian actress, married Poitier in 1976 after his divorce from his first wife, Juanita Hardy. Despite their contrasting backgrounds, they built a lasting bond that endured over four decades.

While Shimkus temporarily stepped back from acting to focus on family life, she eventually returned to the screen, driven by her passion for the craft rather than financial necessity.

Poitier and Shimkus, despite facing challenges and rumors of infidelity, maintained a loving relationship characterized by mutual respect and daily expressions of affection.

Shimkus fondly recalled their wedding day, where their daughters played a central role, and emphasized that their interracial relationship was never a point of contention for them.

Meanwhile, Poitier’s illustrious career spanned acting, directing, and producing, earning him numerous accolades, including an honorary Academy Award in 2001 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009.

In his final years, Poitier cherished moments spent with his extensive family, expressing pride in his daughters and gratitude for the love and support of his wife.

Sidney Poitier’s passing marked the end of an era in Hollywood, but his legacy as a pioneering actor and devoted family man continues to inspire generations.

Hollywood Legacy: Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones’ Children

The Fascinating Lives of Dylan and Carys

Growing up in the limelight as the children of renowned Hollywood actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones must be quite an experience.

Dylan Michael and Carys Zeta Douglas’ lives have undoubtedly been exciting, with the media following their growth and development closely. Many have speculated whether they will follow in their famous parents’ footsteps and pursue careers in the entertainment industry.

Carys’ Promising Future

It appears that at least for Carys, the answer is becoming clear. Catherine Zeta-Jones has expressed her desire for both of her children to venture into the world of acting or at least give it a try. In an interview with Hello! Magazine, the 49-year-old actress shared that her son is interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, while her daughter has shifted her interest from becoming a pediatrician to acting.

People are eager to see how both children will develop, especially since they both wish to emulate their parents. Carys, who has been garnering attention for her striking resemblance to her mother, made her runway debut at New York Fashion Week last season, drawing significant media coverage.


Breaking the Silence


Although she has maintained a low profile since then, which is understandable given her young age, Carys recently stepped back into the spotlight alongside her mother. The mother-daughter duo attended the Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda women’s couture event at the New York Metropolitan Opera House, where they were the center of attention. Dressed in coordinated outfits, the pair posed for numerous photos, highlighting their striking resemblance.

Carys is undoubtedly growing into a beautiful young woman, much like her mother, and she seems to have a charming personality to match.

If you are a fan of Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas, be sure to share this article.

In Hollywood, a lot of couples don’t manage to make it through the years.

I can imagine it must be challenging to live your life in the public eye while having the world and his wife follow your every step, not to mention the negative comments on social media.

Pierce Brosnan, a well-known actor who frequently co-stars with stunning leading ladies as the ultimate charmer, is frequently described as quite the Casanova. He is a dedicated husband and the ideal family man behind the scenes, though.

We can all hope to have a relationship like that of Bond actor Pierce Brosnan and his wife Keely Shaye Smith, a journalist, novelist, and television host.

After more than a quarter of a century together, the passionate duo still only have eyes for each other. Their marriage shows that despite fame, age, and all the physical changes that accompany it —  true love never dies.

For for 30 years, Pierce and Keely have been each other’s closest friends, confidantes, and lovers. After first meeting at a Mexican bar in 1992, the pair started dating in 1994 and were wed seven years later.

When Keely was assigned to interview Ted Danson, she instead became friends with Pierce.

Their very first date is like anything from a love story.

They “sat down under the stars and he held my hand. There were fireworks going off over our heads, and Kenny Loggins was singing. We talked until 3 in the morning.”

“He was captivating,” Keely explained in 2001.

“Tall, dark and handsome, everything that everybody would immediately be attracted to. He had this mischievous sparkle in his eyes. I thought, ‘Wow! Wow!’”

Pierce immediately knew Keely was something very special.

“I love her vitality, her passion. She has this strength that I wouldn’t be able to live without. When Keely looks at me, I go weak,” he said.

In 2001, Pierce and Keely exchanged vows in Ireland.

The plan was for the couple to get married in 2000, but Pierce’s 16-year-old son was injured in a car accident in the United States before that could happen. He thus sustained a spinal injury, and his father decided to postpone the wedding.

But in the end, Pierce and Keely were married in the majestic Irish stronghold Ashford Castle, fulfilling their dream wedding. The newlyweds had reserved 120 rooms at the fantasy hotel for their close friends and family, but Pierce had paid for a hefty security operation to keep the public and journalists at bay

Raising sons together

The couple has two sons and shares a passion for nature, working to prevent whaling and the destruction of our oceans’ inhabitants.

Pierce and Keely were without a doubt a marriage made in heaven because their two sons were born not long after they began dating.

Since then, Keely has maintained a rigorous work schedule for her own career while simultaneously providing excellent care for the children. Pierce’s children from a previous marriage to Cassandra Harris, who passed away from cancer in 1991, have also been lovingly cared for by Keely.

Weight of Keely Shaye Smith

Keely had a modeling career and had previously worked as an actor before she met Pierce. Keely’s weight has received a lot of attention lately, particularly in gossip publications.

Everyone can probably see that she put on some weight, but who doesn’t when you get a little older? Some media reports say that Keely may have had problems with the thyroid gland, but I think she is radiantly beautiful.

Sadly, Keely is often the target of cruel trolls over her changing shape. Meanwhile, the OO7 star says he still adores his “passionate” wife, who makes him “weak at the knees.”

”I found a great woman in Keely Shaye,” he said. ”Not if I searched a million times over would I find one as good.”

Some tabloids estimated that Kelly gained about 70 pounds after her marriage to Pierce. These speculations have also got people and media to speculate that Pierce would leave his wife. Still, the couple never attracted rumors of cheating and are constantly caught in public kissing and holding hands.

Of course, it’s not easy to handle trolls who have an opinion about Keely’s appearance and fat-shame her. But Pierce has always had his wife’s back, and he often shows his love for her in public – a testament to how much he loves Keely

And it’s also so refreshing to have a woman in Hollywood who doesn’t use surgery to look younger. Keely seems confident in herself, and Pierce loves her wife for who she is.

The years have passed, and the two have changed physically, but the love, respect, and affection they both feel for each other remains the same.

They are not shy about showing their love for each other. Both Pierce and Kelly are active on social media and use Instagram to show their love.

For example, In 2021, Brosnan took to Instagram and wrote a touching post to his wife to celebrate her 58th birthday:

Today a lot revolves around the physical and the material things. That’s why it’s comforting to see how Pierce and Keely’s love is permanent and real.

Throughout his star-studded career appearing alongside some of Hollywood’s most beautiful women, Brosnan preferred to fly his wife to his filming locations so he could devote even more time to her.

“Wherever I went in the world I missed her, and I’d send her tickets to come so we could be together. We just seemed to fit,” he recalls.

Pierce Brosnan has just finished playing the role of Dr. Fate in a sci-fi action movie Black Adam. In this role, the actor plays a superhero and sorcerer in the DC Universe.

However, the 69-year-old actor made sure to keep some things from his personal life the same as his role. He wore his wedding ring and a watch his wife Keely Shaye Smith had gifted to him many years ago.

He explained in an interview saying, “This is our wedding ring and this is a watch that Keely bought me many years ago with an inscription that [reads], ‘Time flies on love’s wings,’” He further added, “I decided to wear it for this character. It seemed appropriate.”

He explained that it was appropriate for his character as he had a wife too, which is why Brosnan decided to keep these personal items on during filming. He said,  “The man [has] traversed the ages of time. He’s one of the most powerful sorcerers in the DC comic book world. He did have a wife called Enza, and she was even more powerful than him I hear.”

His wife was obviously thrilled at the subtle yet sweet tribute her beloved husband gave to her in his latest film project. She said, “I love those emblems, that he took those with him into the superpower, superhero realm.”

I love seeing these two together and wish them many more happy years and beautiful moments; they are a shining example to us all.

Sophia Loren’s marriage lasted 57 years, and she found a lover and a protector in one person – her beloved husband and father of their two sons, Carlo Ponti. Here are the details of their more than 70 years love story.

Sophia Loren is an Italian actress named by the American Film Institute as one of the greatest female stars of Classical Hollywood cinema.

The movie veteran has only been married to the late Italian film producer Carlo Ponti. Together, the couple welcomed two children, sons Edoardo and Carlo Jr.

In the book titled “The Northeastern Dictionary of Women’s Biography,” Loren recalled how she and Ponti met, sharing it was love at first sight:

“It was love at first sight for both of us. We met at a beauty contest in Rome when I was 16, and he was on the jury. He saw me sitting at a table with friends and sent me a note asking me to join the contest.”

“I did, and I finished second, but the most important thing was that this is how we started to see each other, at first in a friendly way, then it became serious when I was 19… We genuinely loved each other,” she continued to explain.

Later, when Ponti (22 years older) saw her at another beauty contest, he arranged small parts in low-budget Italian productions. That was when Loren rose to stardom in “The Gold of Naples.”

Italian film producer Carlo Ponti kisses his wife, actress Sophia Loren after she received the first Alexander Korda award, naming her 'International Star of the Year', at the world premiere of her new film "Lady L" at The Empire, Leicester square. | Source: Getty Images

During that time, she began to have an affair with Ponti, who was married to his first wife Giuliana Fiastri and was already a father of two.

In 1956, she was cast by an American studio to star in “The Pride and the Passion” and found herself deeply attracted to fellow co-star Cary Grant.

Loren was 22 and already romantically linked to Ponti, who later became her future husband. On the other hand, Grant was 52 years old and already in his third marriage when he became infatuated with her.

In an interview with The Sidney Morning Herald, Loren described that period in her life as “strange” because she found it difficult to leave for the US:

“Cary was in love with me and wanted me to marry him, but that would have meant leaving Carlo and creating a huge scandal. I was terribly afraid of what the reaction would have been if I had left Italy.”

Still, she managed to fly down to Hollywood for the first time, accompanied by Ponti, and although he was still a married man, Loren was glad that leaving her home country gave her and the “River Girl” producer a chance to cohabit. They had been secretly engaged for three years.

Over the next few months, Ponti traveled back and forth between Los Angeles and Rome on business, leaving room for his lover to start seeing Grant again.

According to the starlet, she could not resist Grant – who was 30 years her senior – as he sent her a bouquet of roses daily, wrote intimate letters to her, and even phoned frequently.

Sophia Loren teaches co-star Cary Grant to dance the Flamenco, during the filming of "The Pride and the Passion," 1957. | Source: Getty Images

“Kiss Them For Me” star Ray Walston, who plays Mac in the 1957 film, revealed Loren “started showing up” at the studio in the evenings to watch the rushes and “you could tell she and Cary were fond of one another.”

In her first volume autobiography, the “Two Women,” star recalled that Grant urged that they pray together for guidance about whether to leave their respective partners, writing:

“You’ll be in my prayers. If you think and pray with me, for the same thing and purpose, all will be right and life will be good.”

In contrast, she was on the verge of marrying Ponti, yet she faced her greatest challenge, set to shape both her personal life and her career.

Nevertheless, Grant was so besotted with Loren that he asked for her hand in marriage. But he later apologized in one of his letters for pressurizing her to wed, writing:

“Forgive me, dear girl. I press you too much. Pray – and so will I – until next week. Goodbye Sophia. Cary.”

The pair had been co-starring in “The Pride and Passion.” People speculated that Grant asked her to marry him while filming, but that was far from being true.

Loren set the record straight during an interview with Radio Times, stating it would be impossible for the English native to propose while they worked closely together on set:

“Cary Grant was a handsome man and a wonderful actor, but he didn’t propose.”

Veteran stars Cary Grant and Sophia Loren in a scene from the movie "Houseboat" in 1958. | Source: Getty Images

Moreover, she said she was way too young to have any clear ideas about love and relationships at the time. When the film’s shooting ended, so did their romance because she chose Ponti.

Loren and Ponti wed in France in 1966 and remained married until his death in January 2007. “Carlo was Italian, he belonged to my world, and Cary Grant did not. I know it was the right thing to do for me,” she said.

Even though she ended up with Ponti, their marriage had its fair share of ups and downs. Their union caused havoc legally as it resulted in a trial for bigamy.

It led to the couple being uncomfortable responding to questions about their marital status, with Loren stating that it upset them both having to talk about it:

“My husband, that is, my former husband, I mean my fiancé … well, you know Carlos – and I don’t want to discuss this matter because it only upsets us.”

At the time, lawyers had promised the long-awaited outcome in the trial for bigamy of twice-married Ponti and once-married Loren. They even faced one to five years in jail but did not plan on attending their trial because they did not attend their wedding either, which took place in Juarez, Mexico.

However, the pair’s homeland regarded their marriage as invalid. So did the couple only because Ponti was still married, so going through the ceremony was considered illegal and therefore bigamous.

Sophia Loren with her husband, Carlo Ponti, before boarding jet plane at Idlewild Airport for the West Coast. | Source: Getty Images

As for the duo, the nuptials were invalid because there were no witnesses, and bigamy became impossible since the ceremony was not binding.

Ponti’s divorce from his first wife was another factor because Italy did not recognize it, though Mexico did. Fiastri, who wed Ponti in 1946, not only brought the bigamy charges against him, but she also firmly requested the courts not to proceed with the bigamy prosecution. But they eventually ended up divorcing.

For months, reports have suggested that Meghan Markle is eager to make an acting comeback, possibly motivated by rumors she’s having financial problems alongside her husband Prince Harry.

Not only is the former Suits star apparently having trouble finding new roles, but she’s also now been named a B-list actress, which may not help Markle’s return to the acting biz.

Royal author Nathan Kay recently shared his insights on Meghan’s acting prospects in an article for Express UK, taking a clear dig at her and Harry.

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WHY CRITICS THINK MEGHAN IS A B-LIST ACTRESS

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“Being accepted by the royals once more would surely propel the professional victims back into the A-list stratosphere. Let’s face it, a B-list actress with very little talent and a petulant child of a King isn’t exactly a money-spinner, is it?” the writer said.

“Working their way back into the fold is being viewed as a rather disingenuous move following a terrible time for the couple in Hollywood of late,” Kay added, referring to the couple’s supposed attempts to establish themselves in the entertainment world after relocating to California from the U.K. upon giving up their royal duties.

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Meghan Markle rose to prominence for her role as Rachel Zane in the legal drama series Suits, which aired from 2011 to 2018. Portraying a paralegal-turned-attorney, Markle’s performance garnered praise, earning her nominations for the NAACP Image Award and the Screen Actors Guild Award. However, she eventually left the show ahead of its final season to pursue a life with Prince Harry.

PRINCE HARRY REPORTEDLY WANTS TO ACT ON T.V.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle

The couple married in 2018, and though it initially seemed Markle had retired from acting for good, various reports says she’s eying a comeback. She even showed off her acting chops in a commercial that debuted at the end of last year.

Despite rumors of a Suits reboot, it’s been reported that Meghan isn’t interested in reprising the role that catapulted her into fame. For now, she doesn’t seem to have booked any big roles, though her focus may have been on the lifestyle brand she recently launched, though it’s already garnered criticism.

While Meghan’s acting comeback may not be in full swing, she may not be the only one who wants to end up on television. According to recent reports, Harry is also eyeing a career on T.V. However, with his father King Charles and sister-in-law Kate Middleton’s ongoing health crises, there’s also been speculation he’s interested in returning to the U.K. though it may be a source of contention between him and Meghan, especially if she sees staying in Los Angeles to be necessary for the sake of her future acting career.

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Put simply, so flawless was her skin, so cute her features, that she looked like a doll. Her parents knew that their daughter stood out from the crowd, too, so they took her to a modeling agency very early on.

Before long, photos of Aira had gone viral online, and though people agreed that she was a true beauty, there were those who convinced themselves that the girls’ parents had edited the images, thereby filtering their baby’s appearance.