History of Tatum O'Neal in Timeline
Tatum O'Neal is an American actress notable for winning an Academy Award at age 10 for her role in "Paper Moon," making her the youngest person to ever win a competitive Oscar. She co-starred with her father, Ryan O'Neal, in the film. O'Neal also starred in movies such as "The Bad News Bears," "Nickelodeon," and "Little Darlings." Furthermore, she has appeared in television series including "Sex and the City," "8 Simple Rules," and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent."
November 5, 1963: Tatum O'Neal Born
On November 5, 1963, Tatum Beatrice O'Neal was born. She is an American actress who later became the youngest person to win an Academy Award.
1964: Birth of brother Griffin
In 1964, Tatum O'Neal's brother, Griffin, was born to her parents, actors Ryan O'Neal and Joanna Moore.
1967: Parents' Divorce
In 1967, Tatum O'Neal's parents, Ryan O'Neal and Joanna Moore, divorced. Her father then married actress Leigh Taylor-Young.
1972: Filming of Paper Moon
In autumn 1972, during the filming of "Paper Moon", Tatum O'Neal turned nine years old.
May 1973: Paper Moon Release
In May 1973, the movie "Paper Moon," starring Tatum O'Neal and her father, Ryan O'Neal, was released. Tatum played Addie Loggins, a child con artist.
1973: Divorce of Ryan O'Neal and Leigh Taylor-Young
In 1973, Tatum O'Neal's father, Ryan O'Neal, and Leigh Taylor-Young divorced.
April 2, 1974: Academy Award and Golden Globe win
On April 2, 1974, Tatum O'Neal won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress for her performance in "Paper Moon". She was the youngest ever to win a competitive Academy Award.
1976: Starring in The Bad News Bears and Nickelodeon
In 1976, Tatum O'Neal starred in "The Bad News Bears" with Walter Matthau and co-starred in "Nickelodeon" with her father.
1978: Starring in International Velvet
In 1978, Tatum O'Neal starred in the film "International Velvet" with Christopher Plummer and Anthony Hopkins.
1980: Starring in Little Darlings and Circle of Two
In 1980, Tatum O'Neal starred in "Little Darlings" with Kristy McNichol and co-starred in "Circle of Two" with Richard Burton.
1984: Appeared in Faerie Tale Theatre
In 1984, Tatum O'Neal appeared as the title character in the Faerie Tale Theatre episode "Goldilocks and the Three Bears".
1984: Relationship with John McEnroe Begins
In 1984, Tatum O'Neal's relationship with tennis player John McEnroe began when she moved into his Central Park West apartment in New York City.
1986: Marriage to John McEnroe
In 1986, Tatum O'Neal married tennis player John McEnroe.
1992: Separation from John McEnroe
In 1992, Tatum O'Neal and John McEnroe separated.
1994: Divorce from John McEnroe
In 1994, Tatum O'Neal and John McEnroe divorced.
1996: Appearance in Basquiat
In 1996, Tatum O'Neal appeared in the film "Basquiat" as Cynthia Kruger.
1998: McEnroe gains custody of children
In 1998, following the divorce, O'Neal's drug problems reemerged, and John McEnroe obtained custody of their children.
2002: Michael Jackson interview
In a 2002 interview with Martin Bashir, Michael Jackson claimed Tatum O'Neal tried to seduce him, which he was terrified by.
2004: Release of Autobiography
In 2004, Tatum O'Neal denied Michael Jackson's claims in her autobiography and stated that her relationship with Jackson was platonic.
2005: Recurring role in Rescue Me
In 2005, Tatum O'Neal began a recurring role as Maggie Gavin in the firehouse drama series "Rescue Me".
January 2006: Participation in Dancing with the Stars
In January 2006, Tatum O'Neal participated in the second season of ABC's reality series "Dancing with the Stars" with professional partner Nick Kosovich and was later a commentator for the series on Entertainment Tonight.
2006: Portrayal of Blythe Hunter in Wicked Wicked Games
From 2006, Tatum O'Neal portrayed the vindictive and psychotic Blythe Hunter in the MyNetworkTV drama "Wicked Wicked Games".
2007: Appearance in My Brother
In 2007, Tatum O'Neal appeared in the film "My Brother" opposite Nashawn Kearse and Vanessa Williams.
June 1, 2008: Arrest for drug possession
On June 1, 2008, Tatum O'Neal was arrested for buying crack cocaine near her Manhattan apartment building and was charged with misdemeanor criminal possession of a controlled substance.
July 2, 2008: Guilty plea to disorderly conduct
On July 2, 2008, Tatum O'Neal pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in connection with the arrest and agreed to spend two half-day sessions in a drug treatment program.
2008: Appearance in Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal
In 2008, Tatum O'Neal appeared in the Lifetime original film "Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal", portraying the mother of Brooke Tippit.
2010: Appearance on RuPaul's Drag Race
In 2010, Tatum O'Neal appeared on RuPaul's Drag Race, where she mentioned her father didn't attend the Academy Awards ceremony with her.
2011: Reconciliation with Father
In 2011, Tatum O'Neal and her father, Ryan O'Neal, began to restore their relationship after 25 years and documented the process in "Ryan and Tatum: The O'Neals".
2011: Publication of Found: A Daughter's Journey Home
In 2011, Tatum O'Neal wrote a new collection of memoirs, "Found: A Daughter's Journey Home", which dealt with her tempestuous relationship with her father, volatile marriage to McEnroe, and recent drug arrest.
2015: Statements about sexuality
In 2015, Tatum O'Neal said she had begun dating women, while choosing not to identify herself as homosexual, bisexual or heterosexual.
May 2020: Massive Stroke
In May 2020, Tatum O’Neal suffered a massive stroke caused by a prescription drug overdose. She was left in a coma and struggled to relearn how to speak afterwards.
2021: Appearance in Not to Forget
In 2021, Tatum O'Neal appeared in the film "Not to Forget", which aimed to raise awareness and funds for the fight against Alzheimer's disease.
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