Tatum O'Neal Reflects on Estranged Relationship with Late Father Ryan O'Neal

The actress discusses being left out of her father's will, her turbulent upbringing, and her ongoing journey of recovery and self-discovery.

Tatum O'Neal revealed her reaction to being excluded from her father Ryan O'Neal's $30 million will, attributing the decision to her candid 2004 memoir, 'A Paper Life.'
The actress described her father as abusive and controlling, recounting physical violence and emotional manipulation during her childhood and career as a young actress.
O'Neal's struggles with addiction, including a near-fatal overdose in 2020, have shaped her life, though she now expresses a commitment to sobriety and personal growth.
Her son Kevin McEnroe highlighted her resilience and ongoing recovery, noting a shift in her outlook following her father's death in 2023.
Tatum is preparing for a family reunion at her son Kevin's wedding, marking the first time in decades she will be in the same room as her ex-husband, John McEnroe, with whom she shares three children.