There are some Hollywood stars who are very open with fans about the ins and outs of their everyday lives. Others prefer to be more reserved, keeping an air of mystery around them. The rise of the social media celebrity continues to introduce new people to the Hollywood scene. It leaves something to be said for the stars of yesteryear who enjoy careers today while still maintaining their privacy. One Hollywood heavyweight has decided to let fans have a closer look at his life on his own terms. Tom Selleck, star of Blue Bloods, is writing a memoir.
Tom has enjoyed a career in Hollywood that has lasted over four decades. From his iconic role as Magnum, P.I. to his stint on Friends as Richard to his current role as Frank Reagan, he’s proven to have range and skill. He is one of few stars whose private life doesn’t make the front pages. It’s also why fans of the actor want to know more about him and how he’s kept life balance in the spotlight. He’s opening up about all that and more in a new memoir slated for release later this year.
Tom Selleck has had an impressive career. It isn’t easy to survive four decades in the Hollywood machine, but the charming actor has done just that.
Tom’s rise to the top wasn’t easy. In fact, the first decade of his career consisted of smaller roles and a struggle to break out.
He finally got his chance when he starred in Magnum, P.I. From there, his star continued to rise.
He surprised many by taking on a supporting role in Friends as Dr. Richard Burke, Monica’s older love interest. He followed that up with a stint on Broadway in A Thousand Clowns.
Today, Tom is best known for his role as New York City Police Commissioner Frank Reagan on Blue Bloods. The show was recently renewed for its 10th season.
Throughout all of this, Tom has managed to keep his private life private. This is no easy feat when you’re a multigenerational celebrity.
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Tom has been married twice. He was married to model Jacqueline Ray from 1971 to 1982. He adopted her son from a previous marriage, Kevin, and continued to be in his life following their split.
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In 1987, Tom married Jillie Mack. The two have a 30-year-old daughter, Hannah.
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Tom and his family live on a ranch in Thousand Oaks, California. The ranch has a Hollywood history of its own, previously belonging to Dean Martin.
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All of his experiences have made for a fascinating life. Now the actor is opening up about it in a memoir.
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The memoir will be released by Dey Street Books, an imprint of HarperCollins, which gives this description of the book: “Rich with charm, insight, and a surprising dose of self-deprecating humor, this memoir illuminates five decades of Hollywood — and of America.”
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Tom started the memoir last summer, according to the Associated Press. He was inspired to write his experiences after so many fans expressed interest in learning more about his life.
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The book is currently available for pre-order through HarperCollins. There’s no word on a title yet, but it is slated to be released this November.
