Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward: 'The Last Movie Stars'

Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward were that rarity: a happily-married Hollywood couple. But the story of their life together was partly myth, as explored in the new HBO Max docuseries, "The Last Movie Stars." Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz talks with actor Ethan Hawke, the series' director, and with Paul and Joanne's daughter, Clea Newman, about how the couple's seemingly perfect life had its share of turbulence off-screen, and what made the couple's stardom and marriage unique.

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[dodgerrichie]

This isn't just a documentary about movie stars, it's a documentary about marriage. I am really looking forward to seeing this and learning from it.

[TheCoolhanddan]

The end of this interview with Clea being generous enough to share her parents tender last moment, it’s inspiring.

[fin]

This is why I love and look forward to CBS Sunday Morning show

[movingonandup]

The last few sentences put tears in my eyes. Perfect marriage, perfect husband or not, he really seemed to love her above all others.

[RyanHLee-nchg]

Paul and Joanne remind us of something that I have always intuited: the best relationships require a lot of work, but the work feels worthwhile. It isn’t a chore. It isn’t tedious. Rather, it is in service of a larger goal.

[sabinah]

I love what Ethan said regarding needing heroes who show us that the best part of our lives can happen when we are older...its so so true, and we do need to see that particulary in this fast world we are living now

[Lizzie-vekt]

Was just about to comment on Clea’s stunning eyes, love that she jokes about it but also that you can see his legendary baby blues weren’t exaggerated. She definitely lucked out getting her father’s eyes along with all the rest of her mother’s stunning facial features.

[kristaconley]

I love Ethan Hawke's comment about seeing the best in the older part life. He is showing that now, in his own choices.

[Julieglam]

She was so right when she said that no one knows what really goes on between two people in a marriage, only the two people really know. Even when you are Paul & Joanne Newman...I always buy their Newman's Own products whenever I can. Because 100% of the profits go to the charity. They never took a dime of that money. Which tells me all I need to know about them. But they were human beings with faults and feelings just like all of us, their celebrity status was just what they did for a living...

[angellosmalefakis]

Their giving to charities was nothing short of amazing. Thus, for that I respect them dearly.

[FacheChanteDeux]

Such a great, glamorous couple. I think their charity work was their real pride and joy.

[paulbunch]

I always thought that he was so cool. Having a long relationship makes him even cooler.

[brendacox]

That was really good. I can't wait to see the documentary. Thank you for giving the world a 10 minute look into the Newman's world. I admired their talent and their charity work. Thank you to the family members for wanting this story to be told.

[ezyroco]

6:27 Man... this part is heartbreaking, Joanne struggled for real.

Also the part where Paul's first child talks about his divorce is just 💔

[lynnyhen]

I worked with an obnoxious, older lady at the MIA airport in the 1970s. She would run after celebrities to get their autographs. I once witnessed her jumping into Barbara Eden's limo to get hers. Thank god, Ms. Eden was gracious and laughed it off. When she ambushed Paul Newman for his autograph, he politely and kindly declined her request and walked away. I could tell that he wasn't thrilled about his celebrity, and was perhaps shy. I met many celebrities who were entitled jerks, he was not one of them. I can't wait to see this documentary!

[jackvalley]

Clea, I'm so happy that you're sharing the true beautiful documentary of your Mom and Dad's lives, that tells the true reality of being famous doesn't mean you're not human including all the struggles

[wotan]

They were both extraordinary actors, and he was a very inspired director. I always knew that the “storybook” description of their marriage couldn’t be entirely true but, hey, they were human. Woodward’s performance in “Marigolds, ” directed by Newman, was one of the fiercest poignant portrayals I’ve ever seen. After Streisand’s Oscar win, she admitted that she didn’t expect that she or Hepburn would win; she said, “I was sure that Joanne Woodward was gonna win!”

[jackvalley]

Ethan, you have struck GOLD getting to do this what will be an amazing documentary, Congratulations

[Jaquableu]

How beautiful. The ending was heartfelt and profound.

[TGATP]

I LOVED them all my life. That last story had me bawling my eyes out!