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Celebrities You Probably Didn’t Know Are Still Alive & Their Real-Life Partners

The golden era of Hollywood has rewarded the fans with some evergreen stars. Their old movies and appearances on the silver screen still make the fans go gaga in the 21st century. Many of us would still love to rewatch their movies and step into the black and white world of entertainment.

That’s the spark of this golden time of cinema. They may have been out of the limelight after a decades-long career full of glam and glitter. But apart from their professional accolades, these stars have also enjoyed enviably fulfilling love life. Here’s a list of veteran celebs who have lived their life to the fullest without any regrets.

Richard Chamberlain, 86 (Unmarried)

Richard Chamberlain got his teen fame with the Dr. Kildare that aired for six years. He was a part of mini-series such as Shogun and Thorn Birds. Besides a successful TV career, he is also known for his classical and musical stage performances. Chamberlain is a gay man who stayed with his partner for 24 years.

They met in 1977 and started living together in Hawaii. He went on to adopt Rabbett legally following the civil union. They are no longer together, however, remain good friends. The actor released an autobiography Shattered Love: A Memoir, sharing the struggles in his love life.

Meredith Baxter, 73 (married for 7 years)

Meredith is an American actress and producer. Popularly known for her role in Bridget Loves Bernie and Family, Baxter is a five-time Emmy award nominee one of which was for playing the lead role in A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story.

She has been married four times and is a mother of five. Her first husband was Robert Lewis with whom she got divorced in 1971. She then married David Birney in 1974 but the couple divorced in 1989. Her third marriage was with Micheal Blodgett, which lasted for about five years. In 2009, Baxter came out as a lesbian and got married to Nancy Locke in 2013.

Sidney Poitier, 93 (married for 44 years)

Sidney Poitier is a renowned Bahamian-American actor. Besides, he has also directed many films. He became the first black male Afro-Bahamian actor who won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1964 and has also been nominated for the award twice. Poitier also served as the Bahamian Ambassador to Japan from 1997 to 2007.

He is married to a former Canadian actress, Joanna Shimkus, since 1976 and has six daughters. Four of his daughters were from his first marriage to Juanita Hardy. Poitier also has eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In September 2019, Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas, which resulted in the missing of 23 relatives from Potier’s family.

Rachel Ward, 63 (married for 37 years)

Rachel Ward is an acclaimed actress, director, and writer known for her role in The Thorn Birds where she played alongside Richard ChamberlainThe mini-series holds a special place in her heart as she met her now-husband on the sets of the movie. Their love took time to brew up; however, they both felt instant relief in their connection. The actress married the Australian hunk, Bryan Brown, in 1983 in a private ceremony with just sixty people.

The couple soon welcomed three kids, Rose, Matilda, and Joseph, to complete their family. Ward and Brown currently reside in Birchgrove, Sydney. They both makeup for a power couple with their projects like Palm Beach.

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