Al Pacino is without a doubt one of the most prominent and most influential actors of the 20th century. With iconic roles in films considered classics, such as Godfather, Scarface, The Devil’s Advocate and more, he cemented his place in Hollywood.
Pacino was born April 25, 1940, to parents who were Italian immigrants. When he was two, his mom and dad divorced and he went to live with his mother and her parents. It was Pacino’s grandparents who first took him to the cinema where he fell in love with acting. And it was a love at first sight.
Over the course of his career, Pacino earned nine Academy Award nominations and received an Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in Scent of a Woman.
The actor never married but has three children. His love life has been a turbulent one.
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The actor welcomed his first child, daughter Julie Marie, with acting coach Jan Tarrant, whom he dated for a year. In 1997, he got romantically involved with Beverley D’Angelo, the mother of his twins. They both said that they wanted to have children together just mere months after meeting each other. D’Angelo gave birth to Anton James and Olivia Rose at the age of 49, in 2001.
“I got pregnant at 48, delivered six weeks after I was 49, and by 51, I was looking at a landscape as a single parent,” D’Angelo said of her life after separating from the actor.
When the couple split, it wasn’t a pleasant experience neither for them nor for their children. Pacino and D’Angelo fought over the custody of their twins, and it was a bitter battle.
The actor accused his former lover of treating their children as hostages.
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Recently, new photos of the great actor emerged and fans were left worried for his condition. Well, having in mind that The House of Gucci star turned 82 this year, it is more or less expected for him to resemble an old man.
Some say that the actor was affected by the split with girlfriend Meital Dohan. Speaking of the breakup, Dohan, who was 39 years his junior said that their age gap was simply too big.
“I tried to deny it, but now he is already an elderly man, to be honest. So even with all my love, it didn’t last,” Meital told Israel’s La’Isha magazine.
“The age gap is difficult, yes.”
“I had a fight with him and left him recently, but of course I really love and appreciate him, and I was glad to be there for him when he needed me, and to be a part of his legacy,” she added, according to the outlet. “It’s an honor for me. I’m glad this relationship happened between us, and hope we remain good friends.”
Dohan also said that they actor didn’t buy her many gifts.
“He only bought me flowers,” she said. “How can I say politely that he didn’t like to spend money?”
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Pacino has $120 million and owns plenty of properties. He, however, spends lots of money on different causes close to his heart such as the organizations PETA, Feeding America, and Save the Children among the rest.
We hope Al Pacino’s health serves him great in the years to come.
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Chloe is yet another abandoned dog. Unfortunately, the number of dogs, as well as other animals, who end up at shelters because their owners left them behind is huge.
When she found herself at the place that wasn’t her home, Chloe hid her head and faced the wall. She refused to allow anyone to approach her because she was intimidated. She had no idea why her owner wasn’t by her side or who were the people at this unfamiliar place.
Not knowing how to help her, the shelter, Saving Baldwin Park Shelter Dogs, posted a photo of Chloe on their Instagram account looking for a new owner. They knew she wouldn’t make it if she didn’t feel she was loved and cared for.
That is when a woman named Shira, of Animal Rescue Mission, stepped in. She knew just the person for Chloe, a man named Darvish who offered to foster the poor animal.
One day, Shira and Darvish headed to the shelter to pick Chloe up, but it was harder than they thought. She was untrustworthy and afraid to let anyone get near her.
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Shira and Darvish, however, were determined to give her a new lease of life. So, with the help of some tasty food, they made Chloe get out of the shelter. But then, making her get inside the car was yet another obstacle. They didn’t force her into anything, but were gentle and let her get inside whenever she needed. After some time, Chloe approached the vehicle and sat on the back seat. At one moment, she felt terrified again and was helplessly looking for a corner to place her head to.
Shira managed to calm the dog down and even received a mini kiss from her. But once they reached Darvish’s home, Chloe needed time yet again to make herself get out of the car and enter her new home.
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The first couple of days were tough. Chloe wouldn’t leave Darvish’ bedroom and would spend most of the time facing the wall.
“We just let her roam around the house,” Darvish shared. “She found this corner in my bedroom and she just refused to come out of that corner. So I let her stay for the first day and that’s how we got started.”
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But Darvish was patient and let her took her time. A couple of days later, Chloe finally realized she was at a happy place. She got confident around her foster dad and even followed him everywhere.
Witnessing the progress, Darvish knew he couldn’t let Chloe be adopted by anyone else than him.
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Once the adoption was finalized, Darvish gave Chloe a different name, Mira.
To see Mira’s full story and how she turned from intimidated dog abandoned by her owners to someone who is confident and happy go to the video below.
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When baby Archie was born, his mom and dad were over the moon. The Australian couple, Josh Roberts and Katelyn Galea, could never assume that their bundle of joy, who was born healthy could end up fighting for his life.
One day, they noticed Archie’s mouth turned grey after he suffered from what medics dubbed a not much serious ear infection. Unaware of what was going on, they rushed him to the hospital, and it was a 40 minute drive that felt like eternity.
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Once there, doctors noticed that Archie’s fingers turned purple and what ever he had, it was spreading.
He was immediately put on a ventilator and doctors ran a bunch of tests which revealed that the little one had potentially fatal meningococcal infection, a disease which refers to any illness caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis.
Unfortunately, these illnesses can be fatal and include infections of the lining of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) and bloodstream.
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Archie’s case was severe and he was treated with antibiotics. He also received blood transfusion. Doctors weren’t sure whether he would survive as the chances seemed dull.
“This is something you only read about in the paper or see in the news. You would never expect it to hit someone so healthy and so happy,” Archie’s dad wrote on Facebook. “This is one of the hardest times I have ever had to deal with. I have never ever loved something, someone with such passion and love. It doesn’t matter if you are the toughest person on this planet walking into that hospital room and seeing you like this rips me apart.”
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After some period of time, Archie’s condition stabilized and he was taken off ventilator. But his recovery took months and the parents were in need of funds in order to cover the medical bills which piled up.
However, once this little fighter’s story had gone viral, many people donated on GoFundMe and the family was able to receive AUD $15,000, which was even more than they asked for.
Luckily, Archie’s body fought the infection and he was able to go home.
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Today, Archie is doing well, but he’s still in the process of complete recovery.
His parents are grateful to everyone who stepped in when they needed it the most. But most of all, they are grateful for Archie’s fighting spirit.
The little one is making progress daily and will likely never remember the ordeal he was forced to go through.
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When we are young, we always believe we are the ones who are always right, and as a result, we believe what our parents teach us is wrong. However, over time, we realize that they are the only people who would never do us wrong.
A father decided to teach his daughter a valuable life lesson when he gave her his old car as a gift.
One day, he approached her, handed her the car keys, and said, “You finished with honors, so here’s a car I bought back then. Take it to the center’s used parking lot, act as like you were about to sell it, and see how much the car is worth.”
The daughter did exactly what she was told.
But she soon returned home disappointed and told her father how she was only offered $1,000 because the car was old and looked worn.
The dad then said, “Pawn her.” But the daughter told him that she tried that already and the pawn shop owner only offered her $100.
Hearing this, the father persuaded her to take the car to an auto club.
She agreed, and to her surprise, someone at the club recognized the old Nissan Skyline R34 as a jewel and offered to buy it for $100,000.
It was then that the father told his daughter that he wanted to teach her something very important about life and told her, “I wanted you to know that the right place values you in the right way. If you are not appreciated, don’t get upset; it just means you’re not where you should be. Who knows how much someone would value you? Avoid going in a place where no one respects you.”
What a beautiful story, don’t you agree?
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Al Roker, the longtime Today show anchor, shared worrying news on Instagram.
The weatherman told his fans how he’s been hospitalized and receiving treatment after doctors found blood clots. That was the reason why he was absent from our screens for the past two weeks.
Along with a photo of flowers, Al Roker shared a few details of the health scare he suffered.
“So many of you have been thoughtfully asking where I’ve been,” he began his post. “Last week I was admitted to the hospital with a blood clot in my leg which sent some clots into my lungs.
“After some medical whack-a-mole, I am so fortunate to be getting terrific medical care and on the way to recovery. Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers and hope to see you soon. Have a great weekend, everyone.”
This isn’t the first time for the TV personality to experience health issues. Two years ago, he revealed he’d been diagnosed with prostate cancer and had to have an organ removed. On top of it, he had undergone several surgeries to help him with his hip and knees issues.
Roker, who has been working in broadcast since the mid-’70s, has won a number of prizes over the years for his newscasts. Despite experiencing plenty of health issues, he was able to complete the Brooklyn Half Marathon just six months ago.
As expected, messages with well-wishes started pouring in. Among those who wished him a speedy recovery were Hoda Kotb, who wrote, “Al Roker– hurry back to us… counting the days xoxoxo,” and Jenna Bush Hager, who added, “Love you Al! Hurry home. You are missed and loved beyond measure!”
Dylan Dryer said, “Love you Al and praying every day for a speedy recovery!” And Craig Melvin wrote, “Love you brother…can’t wait to have you back!”
And Savannah Guthrie wrote, “You’re the strongest person we know. We miss you and will see you soon!!”
“He’s in good spirits, we’ve all talked to him,” said Guthrie said on Friday’s show. “He’s in great spirits,” Kotb further noted.
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The series Dallas, which aired from 1978 to 1991 on CBS, remains until this day a true TV classic. It revolved around the dramatic life of the Ewing family, and the numerous events involving back-stabbing, lust and greed.
Although it was a huge hit, it is one particular episode that gathered the attention of millions of viewers. Who Shot JR.? had been watched by 80 million Americans. Even today, this episode ranks as the second-highest. Worldwide, those numbers were even higher. It was reported back in the day that over 300 million people across 57 countries outside of the U.S. watched the show.
The truth is that Dallas wouldn’t be what it is had not been for the incredible actors. Among them, the man behind the role of Bobby Ewing, the youngest son of Miss Ellie, and the nicest brother of J.R. Ewing, actor Patrick Duffy.
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Duffy was born March 17, 1949 in Townsend, Montana, to parents who owned a bar.
Growing up, Duffy showed aspirations for architecture, but it was his drama teacher who convinced him to do acting for a living. The great thing is that he took her advice and that’s when his life changed completely. “She wrote a letter of recommendation, and I got into a special program. From that moment on, I considered myself an actor.”
Getting accepted at the University of Washington to study drama was a huge deal because out of 1200 people who auditioned in order to get enrolled in the second year, only 12 got accepted, and Duffy, of course, was one of them.
At the start of his acting career, he worked as an Artist-in-Residence and performed with opera and ballet companies. This position didn’t bring him much fame, but it led to an encounter with the love of his life, ballet dancer Carlyn Rosser.
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At the time they first met, she was already married, but the affection they felt for one another was so deep and genuine that she decided to file for a divorce.
“In short order, I fell in love with the art form and with her,” Duffy told Independent.
“She had the hardest job. She had to tell her husband. And they were happily married. It wasn’t, you know, a bad relationship. He was a good man, and he is a good man.”
“He was betrayed by her, and it was amicable in the sense that he let her go, but he was hurt,” he added. “It breaks my heart to think about it. It doesn’t break my heart enough to think that I would do anything differently.”
Duffy’s role in Dallas came just as the sci-fi series in which he acted, Man from Atlantis, came to an end. According to the actor himself, he was just being handed the script and was told he had the role if he wanted it.
In the series, Duffy starred alongside Pamela Barnes, played by Victoria Principal, his on-screen wife.
The two were supposed to film intimate scenes, and that affected Duffy’s wife. He noticed she became emotional as she watched the show.
“And I look over, and my wife’s welling up in tears. I said: ‘Sweetheart, what’s the matter?” Duffy recalled in an interview with Independent.
“You’ve seen me do these scenes with Victoria before.’ And she said: ‘I just saw a look on your face I thought you only had with me.’ It broke my heart. I was probably thinking: ‘What’s for lunch?’”
After eight seasons, his character on the show was killed. The reason why is that his contract expired and he wanted to pursue other projects.
“I left because I had done the show for seven years. My contract was for seven years. It was obviously an ensemble show, and I thought if it was ever a time at the height of the popularity of that show, that I might be able to launch into something that was more of a single, starring venue, that that would be the time to do it,” Duffy told Huffington Post.
“I left the show, and that did not happen — typical Patrick Duffy business decision fiasco. I went back on the show because they asked me to, and I realized that was the best place to work, and I was back with my best friend.”
Over the years, Duffy suffered heartbreak. In 1986, his parents were killed in their bar, and in 2017, the love of his life passed away suddenly. Duffy felt immense grief and didn’t believe he could be with another woman ever again. He and Rosser were together for 43 years.
“It was a surprise when she passed,” Duffy told Closer Weekly. “There was no indication. So that was the big adjustment. My boys were there as stalwarts. But I also realized that, as much as they were trying to buttress old dad up, I’m probably more adjusted to this set of circumstances than they are. You reach a certain age, and you realize the road ahead is much shorter than the road behind.
“There are no mistakes in life,” he added. “I can mend every fence I’ve broken and create value out of everything I’ve done if I’m given enough time. I have done it, and I still am doing OK, I have worked hard to make the best of life, and it’s been good to me.”
Duffy attended the premiere of the film Warning shot at a theater in Beverly Hills, California, in the United States, and everyone was surprised with his looks. He didn’t resemble his old self and many agreed he aged a lot.
Fans were surprised by his presence. He signed autographs and was smiling, proving that his endearing demeanor has not faded with the time that has passed.
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Today, however, four years after the loss, Duffy is in a relationship with actress Linda Purl.
It all started after they both ended up in a group chat with some of their colleagues during the pandemic. Eventually, they decided to give it a try.
Speaking of their relationship, Duffy told Closer Weekly, “We’ve eliminated all the trials and errors that happen in [younger] relationships. It’s all positive and lovely.” Purl, who had been married four times added, “Life is full of surprises, both good and bad,” she said. “Patrick and I weren’t looking for this. We didn’t expect it or see it coming when our paths crossed. Don’t ever give up.”
We are very happy Patrick Duffy found love again. We only wish him the best life can bring.
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Being the daughter of one of the most famous businessmen in America, Donald Trump, it doesn’t come as a surprise that Ivanka Trump has become a household name over the years.
Besides being part of the Trump organization, where she served as Executive Vice President of Development & Acquisitions, Ivanka has founded several business on her own.
When Donald Trump and Ivana Trump divorced, Ivanka was just 10 years old. Although her parents were extremely popular, with Donald running multi-billion dollar companies and businesses and Ivana being a very well known model, Ivanka recalls she had a confusing and somewhat uneasy childhood. While her friends were having fun in New York City, she was attending a boarding school. As a result, she turned to modeling because she saw it as a way of experiencing freedom.
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Ivanka has spent most of her life under the spotlight. During her father’s presidency, she worked as his advisor and was by his side every step of the way. Now that Donald is no longer a president, she can focus on her family and her business, which in fact is something she is truly planning to do.
Namely, Donald Trump, who served as the 45th president of the United States, announced October 15 that he would be running for the position yet again.
In the past, his entire family was heavily involved in his presidential campaign and they all offered him immense support, and this time, it probably won’t be any different. Well, except for Ivanka Trump who announced she won’t be getting involved into politics, no matter if it concerns her loving father.
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Back in 2016 when her dad ran for Office, Ivanka revealed her life was chaotic. “I’m exhausted 90 percent of the time … Being a mother is the most rewarding experience, but also the most wild and stressful,” she told People.
She worked as an advisor focusing on “the education and economic empowerment of women and their families as well as job creation and economic growth through workforce development, skills training, and entrepreneurship.”
A clothing company in San Francisco accused Ivanka’s company of “improperly leveraging the power of the White House for private profit.”
The lawsuit which was filed in the California Superior Court claimed that employees of her company had promoted the company “by exploiting the power and prestige of the White House for personal gain,” including “piggy-backing promotion” of the firm’s products at governmental events, as reported by USA Today.
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From the comfort of his Mar-a-Lago waterfront estate in Florida, Trump announced his candidacy with the words, “In order to make America great and glorious again, I am tonight announcing my candidacy for president of the United States.”
He then proceeded, “Two years ago, we were a great nation, and soon, we will be a great nation again. This will not be my campaign, this will be our campaign, all, together.
“I have no doubt that by 2024, it will sadly be much worse, and they will see clearly what has happened and is happening to our country – and the voting will be much different.”
Ivanka made it clear she doesn’t want to have anything with the campaign. On her social media, she wrote, “I love my father very much. This time around I am choosing to prioritize my young children and the private life we are creating as a family. I do not plan to be involved in politics.”
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She didn’t attend Donald’s press conference.
“While I will always love and support my father, going forward I will do so outside the political arena. I am grateful to have had the honor of serving the American people and I will always be proud of many of our Administration’s accomplishments.”
New York Post reported that a source claimed Donald Trump tried hard to persuade his daughter and son-in-law to join him in his campaign but to no avail.
“Trump thought he could convince Ivanka this weekend to come back and campaign for him as she was the most requested speaker after the president himself last time around,” the source said.
“But so far she’s resisting his entreaties and holding firm, as is Jared. They both feel they got burned in Washington and don’t want to go back and expose themselves and their children to another bitter campaign.”
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This, however, doesn’t mean the relationship between Ivanka and Donald has changed. According to her, they are as close as they have ever been.
“That hasn’t changed and will never change. I’ve had many roles over the years, but that of daughter is one of the most elemental and consequential. I am loving this time with my kids, loving life in Miami and the freedom and privacy of with returned to the private sector. This has been one of the greatest times of my life,” Ivanka told Fox News, adding that she and Jared are “happy where we are right now, and we will continue to support my father—as his kids.”
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Every child is special in their own way, but it looks like a baby girl named Lucy Marie Perkins is a bit more special than the rest of us. When she was welcomed into the world, she became one in 48 million children who share their birthday not with one parent, but both.
Lucy’s parents, Caitlin and Tom Perkins, are both born on August 16. They love the fact that they share a birthday together, and knowing that Caitlin’s due date was somewhere in August, they joked that their girl could be born on the same date as they were. Little did they know was that it was going to turn into a reality.
“HOLD ON TO THE PHONE!” Dr. Brad Robinson, Caitlin’s obstetrician, wrote on his Facebook page on Wednesday, “You are not going to believe this story!” as he shared the news of the unique birth where a baby shares its birthday with that of mom and dad.
“’Can you guess who else has a birthday on August 6th now?’ YEP. Lucy was born yesterday, on the same day as her parents, after SPONTANEOUS labor!”
Caitlin and Tom, who are from Dirranbandi in South West Queensland, were looking for a date on their shared birthday and believed they would have a fun time celebrating their special day. As Caitlin was in the 39th week of pregnancy, she believed Lucy would be born in a couple of days time, but the sweet baby simply wouldn’t wait.
“When my waters broke, I responded ‘No way,’ because I was in denial,” the proud mom explained. Caitlin was transported to the Greenslopes Private Hospital in Brisbane. Lucy weighted a healthy 3.3kg.
Dr. Robinson, who works as obstetrician for over a decade, said the day Lucy was born was one of the most memorable days of his life.
“I’m fortunate enough to have a job where I get special days on special days,” he said, “but yesterday was incredible.”
“It’s not every day that you’re pleased to be woken up at 2:15 a.m. by the phone. But around 2:15 a.m., I got a call from the midwife saying Caitlin had broken her waters, which I was overjoyed about because I had been pushing for it.”
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