I know it’s been a while since I last uploaded a new entry but I’ve been really really busy. So I decided to come back strong! And there’s no better way to do it that by writing this post to commemorate the eight years that we’ve been without Paul Newman. Yes, ladies, I’m sorry to tell you that we’ve been mourning him for 8 years now.
Paul Newman «is and will always be the most handsome man to ever be alive.» This is the phrase that I always say when they ask me about him. Maybe I sound like my grandmother but who cares, I mean LOOK AT HIM!
But this entry won’t only talk about how handsome and perfect he was but about how loved he was, his beautiful story with Joanne Woodward and the amazing acting carreer and films he did throughout his lifetime.
Paul Newman was born in January 1925 and died from lung cancer in September, 26, 2008. He served in the USA Navy during World War II, enrolled as pilot he was dropped when his colorblindness was discovered. He studied arts, drama and economics. He started his acting career in Broadway and made his film debut with The Silver Chalice (1954). His career is so extense that it’s extremely difficult to choose which ones should I talk about.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)
This Hollywood classical represented the first film in which Newman was critically acclaimed. Co-starring with Elisabeth Taylor, an already consolidated Hollywood figure he managed to find a place in the industry. Newman nails his role of a man who drinks away the pain trying to fix his life, marriage and recapture his glory. It gain him his first oscar nomination for leading role.
THE HUSTLER (1961)
With this film Newman gained international recognition as an actor. The young pool player «Fast Eddie» that he portrayed in this film served him to prove that he was more than a handsome guy with a beautiful smile. 
The Hustler was a major critical success, he was nominated once again to an Oscar but did not win until 1986 with the «sequel» of the film The Color of Money.
The Color of Money (1986)
I ususally try to do filmographies in chronological order but since The Hustler and The Color of Money are related and I’ve alredy let the cat out of the bag about Newman’s Oscar why not introduce this film now? Martin Scorsese directed The Color of Money and reprised «Fast Eddie». The film begins more than 25 years after the events of The Hustler. It is now Newman’s job to introduce to hustling pool and shape up a young promise, Tom Cruise. After more than 30 years of being a critically acclaimed actor Newman finally won his Oscar for this role.
Going back to his personal life I would like to address now his love story with Joanne Woodward. Newman and Woodward met in 1953. When they finished filming The Long, Hot Summer Newman decided to divorce Jackie Witte and married Woodward in 1958. They were married for 50 years, until Newman passed away in 2008. When asked how was it possible that he, one of the most attractive men on Earth, had managed to stay faithfull to his wife he answered: «Why go out for a hamburger when you have steak at home?» Newman directed four films starring Woodward, the most important one and highly recommendable is Rachel, Rachel (1968).
In 1978 his son Scott died from an overdose at the age of 28. The death of his son marked him profoundly and so he decided to create Newman’s Own, a line of food products in which all proceeds where destinded to charity, specially to help people overcome drug addictions.
We must not forget his long friendship with Robert Redford as it is a key part of his acting carreer.
Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid (1969)
This Western is one of his most memorable films. Newman and Redford co-stared in this film portraying what is probably one of the best well-known partners in Hollywood’s history. The huge influence that this film has had in the film industry is remarkable. The Sundance Festival was founded by Redford in 1983 to honour his character in the film.
Later on, they both partnered once again in The Sting (1983) one of my all time favourites. Its incredible film editing, marvellous sondtrack, amazing screenplay and outstanding performances make this film the perfect combination to become a timeless classic.
In the 21st century Newman’s work was understandably reduced. But we must not forget his last movie appearance in 2002 Road to Perdition was the perfect farewell as he closed his acting carreer with an outstanding performance and his 10th and last Oscar nom.
Newman will forever be in our minds and memories as one of the classic icons of Hollywood Golden Era. We will remember him for his outstanding performances,and, of course, his outside and inner beauty.
REFERENCES:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Newman
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