Paul Newman, 1925-2008

Jan. 30, 1958
Los Angeles

Update: This was an entry I did in January for the 50th wedding anniversary of Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman. I'm reposting it after learning that Newman has died.

Recognize these young movie stars? I read about lots of Hollywood marriages as I go through the old papers--and even more Hollywood divorces. So as Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward celebrate their 50th anniversary, I thought I'd run a few pictures from the early days.

 

 

Los Angeles Times file photograph
Woodward and Newman in "The Long, Hot Summer," 1958.
Los Angeles Times file photo
Newman (reviewing the script of "Rally Round the Flag, Boys") and Woodward at home, November 1958.
Los Angeles Times file photo
Newman and Woodward--isn't this a great picture? (Even though it's unidentified). A reader tells me this is a scene in "From the Terrace."
Photograph by the Los Angeles Times
Woodward and Newman arrive for the 1962 Academy Awards, when he was a nominee for his role in "The Hustler."
Photograph by R.O. Oliver / Los Angeles Times
Woodward and Newman at the funeral of Jerry Wald, producer of "The Long, Hot Summer," 1962.
Photograph by Fitzgerald Whitney / Los Angeles Times
Newman and Woodward arrive for the 1969 Academy Awards,  when "Rachel, Rachel" (produced by Newman) was a contender for best picture and Woodward was nominated for best actress.

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[marcia johnson]

I cannot believe how sad I have felt since I heard about PaulNewman. I love that guy; he really knows what the word love means. He is one of a kind I just wish there were more men in the world just like him. I remember when I was 14 I loved "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" so much my friend and I had to watch it twice in a row. I will miss him so much!!! I want to give his beautiful wife my deepest sympathies. You Mrs. Newman are as great of a person as your husband what a great team and you two are an inspiration to married people.

[Dara]

I was heartbroken to hear about the loss of Paul Newman. He was the only actor that I had deemed worthy of my admiration. I had a "crush" on him as a young girl. In later years, I grew to appreciate what a wonderful person he truely was. I want to send my condolences to his family. He will be greatly missed but leaves a legacy of humanitarism.

[Justine]

Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward were and have been some of the greatest actors I have ever seen. I didn't realize they married, until a few months before his death, I just knew they were in alot of movies together and did a marvelous job at it. I know it sounds surprising but I'm very young, and I am slowly learning to appreciate the "classics". I hope many people will see and use their example as a true and loving marriage. I think many people miss that in marriage and love all together. I want to have a marriage like that someday, and I believe I will. My prayers are with the family, but espeacially Joanne. And Paul may he rest in peace and that his "legend " continues on through many generations to come.