Tatum O’Neal

Date of Birth: November 5, 1963

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

Tatum Beatrice O’Neal, born on November 5, 1963, in Los Angeles, California, is an American actress and author. She is the daughter of actors Ryan O’Neal and Joanna Moore. Tatum’s film career began at a very young age, and she quickly rose to prominence for her role as Addie Loggins in the 1973 film “Paper Moon,” for which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress at the age of 10, making her the youngest person ever to win a competitive Academy Award. Following her early success, Tatum appeared in several notable films during the 1970s, including “The Bad News Bears” (1976), “International Velvet” (1978), and “Little Darlings” (1980). Despite her professional achievements, Tatum’s personal life has been marked by struggles, including battles with substance abuse, a tumultuous relationship with her father, and a high-profile marriage and subsequent divorce from tennis player John McEnroe. In addition to acting, Tatum has penned two memoirs, “A Paper Life” (2004) and “Found: A Daughter’s Journey Home” (2011), where she discusses her life, career, and personal challenges in detail. Tatum continues to work in film and television, while also being an advocate for addiction recovery and mental health awareness.

5 Interesting Facts about Tatum O’Neal

1. Tatum O’Neal won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress at the age of 10 for her role in “Paper Moon” (1973).

2. She is the daughter of actors Ryan O’Neal and Joanna Moore and the sister of actor Griffin O’Neal.

3. Tatum had a highly publicized and tumultuous marriage with tennis player John McEnroe, with whom she has three children.

4. She has authored two memoirs, “A Paper Life” (2004) and “Found: A Daughter’s Journey Home” (2011).

5. Tatum has openly discussed her struggles with addiction and has become an advocate for recovery and mental health.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Tatum O’Neal

1. “I believe every child has a right to love and be loved.”

2. “I’m not a victim. I don’t want to be a victim. I’m a survivor.”

3. “I’ve had a lot of struggles, but I don’t want to be defined by my mistakes. I want to be defined by my ability to overcome them.”

4. “The best thing I’ve ever done is be a mother to my kids.”

5. “It’s important to forgive yourself and move forward. Life is too short to be stuck in the past.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Tatum O’Neal’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $500,000.

Children

Tatum O’Neal has three children with ex-husband John McEnroe: 1. Kevin McEnroe (born May 23, 1986) 2. Sean McEnroe (born September 23, 1987) 3. Emily McEnroe (born May 10, 1991)