The “Charlie’s Angels” star and her second husband faced a storm of criticism when news of their romance became public. Yet, instead of pulling them apart, the harsh spotlight only drew them closer together.
The actress has been married twice and shares one daughter with her first husband, David Ladd. Today, she enjoys life with a blended family alongside her second husband, Brian Russell.
Despite the challenges that came with forming a new life together, she and music producer Brian found strength in their bond. Things between them first sparked in the fall of 1979, shortly after her separation from David, who had also been a close friend of Brian’s.
By January 1981, the two had exchanged vows. In the early days, paparazzi and gossip columns made life difficult for the lovebirds. Brian once shared:
“We were dragged through the mud for a while, but it made us cling even closer together.”