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Get To Know Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward Daughters

Laura Pérez / September 6, 2024 - 05:05 am

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Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward

Paul and Joanne met in 1953 on the set of 'Picnic', when he was married to Jackie Witte. Four years later, in 1957, he got divorced and married Joanne the following year.

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Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward

Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward's love story was a true Hollywood dream. The couple were known for having a stable marriage, appearing together at multiple public events.

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Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward and daughters

In 1959, the couple welcomed their first child together, Nell. Two years later the family expanded with Melissa's 1961 birth, while their youngest daughter was born in 1965.

Eventually, Newman and Woodward started being spotted along with their children as well!

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Nell Newman

Elinor Teresa Newman aka "Nell", was born on April 8, 1959.

She briefly worked as a child star between the '60s and '70s, appearing the lead role in 'Rachel, Rachel' under Paul's direction.

Nell then went on to study human ecology and has been building a career as a biologist and environmentalist ever since. In 1993 she founded Newman's Own Organics, a pet food production company whose products are based on organic ingredients.

She has been happily married to Gary Irving ​since the year 2005.

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Melissa Newman

Melissa Stewart Newman was born on September 27, 1961.

She followed in her parents' footsteps and has built a career in show business. At age seven, Melissa appeared in 'Rachel, Rachel' too, and then landed roles in the 1970, 1978 and 1990 films 'See How She Runs', 'Sometimes a Great Notion' and 'Mr. & Mrs. Bridge'.

Melissa has been married to Raphael Elkind and is a proud mother to two children.

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Clea Newman

Claire "Clea" Olivia was born on April 21, 1965.

Claire has also followed in her parents' footsteps, as she has worked as a TV producer, as well as in the editorial department for hit series such as 'Big Little Lies', 'Love & Death' and 'Sharp Objects'.

She is married to Kurt Soderlund.

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Nell, Clea and Susan Newman

Due to their careers, as well as their parents', the sisters are often seen together at red-carpet events.

In this image we can see Nell and Clea on the left and right, respectively, accompanied by Susan, Paul's daughter from his previous relationship with Jackie Witte.

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Joanne Woodward and Clea Newman

The sisters have also been seen along with their mother, Joanne Woodward, who has been battling Alzheimer's since 2007.

In this image, we can see Joanne and Clea Newman smiling at the cameras, during the 2012 'A Celebration Of Paul Newman's Dream' event, which benefited the SeriousFun Children's Network.

Hollywood legends Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward were married from 1958 to 2008, year when he died.

Paul Newman And Joanne Woodward: Meet Their Daughters

Over the course of their relationship, the pair welcomed three daughters together: Nell, Melissa and Clea. 

Get to know them!

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