Joanne Woodward
Joanne Woodward is an Academy Award winning actress and the long time wife of legendary actor Paul Newman. Woodward won the Best Actress Oscar in 1957 for her complicated portrayal of the title role in the film The Three Faces of Eve.
Fast Facts
- Full name: Joanne Gignilliat Trimmier Woodward
- Born: February 27, 1930
- Birth place: Thomasville, Georgia
- Won an Oscar for The Three Faces of Eve
- Married to Paul Newman
- Last worked with her husband on the mini-series Empire Falls
- Has three daughters with Newman, Elinor Teresa, Melissa Stewart, and Claire Olivia
Personal Life
Woodward was born in Thomasville, Georgia on February 27, 1930.
She married Paul Newman on January 30, 1958, in Las Vegas. At the time of the marriage, Woodward was 27 and Newman was 33.1
They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2008.
The couple had three daughters together. Their first born was Elinor Teresa, followed by Melissa Stewart and then Claire Olivia. Paul Newman had a son from a previous marriage, Scott Newman, who died from an accidental drug overdose.
On September 26, 2008, Paul Newman passed away from cancer. He was surrounded by friends and family. Newman was 83.2
Working with her Husband
Woodward and Newman were married for 50 years. During that time, they co-starred with each other in ten films. Their first film together was The Long, Hot Summer, which was followed by Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys! and From the Terrace. Other projects included Paris Blues, A New Kind of Love, Winning, WUSA, The Drowning Pool, Harry & Son and their last feature film together, Mr. and Mrs. Bridge.
Woodward also starred in The Glass Menagerie which was directed by Newman.
The two would work together for the final time on the HBO mini-series Empire Falls.3
Family Statement on Paul Newman's Death
"Paul Newman played many unforgettable roles. But the ones for which he was proudest never had top billing on the marquee. Devoted husband. Loving father. Adoring grandfather. Dedicated philanthropist... Always and to the end, Dad was incredibly grateful for his good fortune. In his own words: It's been a privilege to be here. He will be profoundly missed by those whose lives he touched, but he leaves us with extraordinary inspiration to draw upon. During this difficult time, we ask for privacy for our family." -- The Newman Family4
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