Joanne Whalley is 64 years old as of late 2025/early 2026, born on August 25, 1961, in Salford, England, making her a well-known English actress from The Singing Detective and Willow.
Her more recent film roles include 44 Inch Chest with Ray Winstone and Tom Wilkinson and Francis Ford Coppola's Twixt. Other recent television credits include Gossip Girl, The Borgias for Showtime, Jamaica Inn with Sean Harris, Wolf Hall for the BBC and ITV's rendition of Beowulf.
Joanne Whalley (born 25 August 1961) is an English film and television actress.
He also underwent chemotherapy and two tracheotomies, and released his memoir, I'm Your Huckleberry: A Memoir (2020), and the documentary Val (2021), both of which detail his career and health struggles. He died of pneumonia on April 1, 2025, at the age of 65.
According to BBC, Kilmer met Whalley on the set of the movie Willow and married her in 1988. They had two kids named Jack and Mercedes and divorced in 1996, BBC reported. Kilmer, 65, died on April 1 of pneumonia after a throat cancer battle for years, his daughter told The New York Times.
While "love of his life" is subjective, many sources point to Elizabeth Weber, his first wife, as the most significant, serving as his muse for iconic songs like "Just the Way You Are" and "She's Always a Woman," inspiring deep, lasting themes despite their tumultuous marriage and divorce, which involved significant financial fallout. Supermodel Christie Brinkley was another major figure, inspiring "Uptown Girl" and representing a glamorous period, but Weber's influence on his core songwriting depth often stands out.
Marriage to Joanne Whalley
They went on to star in two more films together during their relationship, but rumours of other on-set romances for Val affected their marriage. The pair welcomed two children, a daughter Mercedes and son Jack, before divorcing due to “irreconcilable differences” in 1995.
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Kilmer, who poured his soul into his portrayal of Holliday, often credited Russell as not just a co-star but a true friend who stood by him through triumphs and struggles alike. When Kilmer's health battles grew public, Russell's loyalty never wavered.
Bringing back Kilmer — who lost the use of his voice while recovering from throat cancer — in the film was apparently a requirement for Cruise. In an interview with People, "Top Gun" producer Jerry Bruckheimer said that Cruise was the impetus behind making sure Kilmer was included.
Despite what many thought was the beginning of a fairytale romance, Val and Joanne's marriage, ultimately, crumbled under the weight of infidelity allegations and the pressures of Tinseltown. In his memoir, Val also reflected on how their different upbringings made him and Joanne an unlikely pair.
'Grateful and honoured': Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer. Tom Cruise has paid tribute to his Top Gun co-star Val Kilmer, who died earlier this week aged 65. Appearing at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Cruise led a crowd in The Colosseum theatre in a moment of silence to "honour a dear friend of mine, Val Kilmer".
Best known to most audiences as Sorsha in Willow (1988). She had her dark brown hair dyed bright red for the role. Gave birth, at age 33, to her 2nd child, son Jack Kilmer, on June 6, 1995. Child's father is her now ex-husband, Val Kilmer.
Kilmer met Joanne Whalley in 1987 while working together on the film Willow. The couple began dating and married the following year. Whalley, an actor from Salford, Greater Manchester, in the UK, was widely regarded as one of the greatest loves of Kilmer's life.
Yes, Kurt Russell and Kevin Costner are good friends, a relationship that developed after being friendly rivals in the 90s and has grown into a strong bond, supported by Russell's longtime partner Goldie Hawn, who are also close with Costner. While they were once competitors, they connected at the end of the decade, and now Russell and Hawn are described as loyal friends and supporters of Costner, even trying to help him find love.
🕊️ A Final Goodbye When Val Kilmer passed away on April 1, 2025, Kurt Russell's tribute was quiet and powerful: “If you're asking me if it was great working with Val Kilmer… the answer is absolutely.” 🎥💬 No fanfare. No grand speech.
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell have been together for over 40 years and have a blended family with four adult children: Oliver, Kate, Boston, and Wyatt. Hawn has two children from her previous relationship with Bill Hudson, and Russell has one son from a previous marriage. Together they share one child, Wyatt.
The most prominent actor known for refusing on-screen kisses is Neal McDonough, who has a strict personal and contractual rule against kissing any woman other than his wife, Ruvé, leading him to be temporarily shut out by Hollywood for several years despite his devout Catholic faith and commitment to his family. Other actors like Kevin Hart and Bollywood stars have also had no-kiss policies for various personal or comfort reasons, but McDonough's case is well-documented for its impact on his career.
Mithun Chakraborty holds the dubious honour of giving the highest number of flop films among lead actors in Bollywood. The actor has 180 flop films in a career that has spanned over 40 years. 🎬 The main reason for this is his prolific nature, which has seen him act in almost 300 films during his career.
Bobcat Goldthwait. Robert Francis 'Bobcat' Goldthwait, born May 26, 1962, is an American comedian, writer, producer, director, and star of films and television shows. He is most widely known for his at times screechy voice and scattergun delivery during his standup comedy performances and some film roles.
While "love of his life" is subjective, many sources point to Elizabeth Weber, his first wife, as the most significant, serving as his muse for iconic songs like "Just the Way You Are" and "She's Always a Woman," inspiring deep, lasting themes despite their tumultuous marriage and divorce, which involved significant financial fallout. Supermodel Christie Brinkley was another major figure, inspiring "Uptown Girl" and representing a glamorous period, but Weber's influence on his core songwriting depth often stands out.
Following news of Lisa Marie's death on Thursday at the age of 54, Cage said in a statement obtained by The Hollywood Reporter that the loss of his ex-wife is "devastating news." "Lisa had the greatest laugh of anyone I ever met. She lit up every room, and I am heartbroken," said the actor, 59.
In August 2022, Flavin filed for divorce from Stallone. However, the twosome reconciled two months later. Us Weekly confirmed at the time that the paperwork had been dismissed.