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Clint Eastwood’s “secret daughter” photographed for the first time with her seven siblings

<p>Whispers of Clint Eastwood having an eighth child who he gave up for adoption before he became a household name have been going around for years.</p> <p>And on Monday night, the rumour was confirmed as all of Clint’s children, including his mysterious first born, came to support their father for the premiere of his movie<span> </span><em>The Mule</em>.</p> <p>Clint has eight children from six different women, two of which are his ex-wives.</p> <p>His unknown daughter goes by name of Laurie Eastwood and is Clint’s firstborn. She was photographed with her seven siblings whilst attending the event.</p> <p>Clint, 88, was spotted having a drink with Laurie as the two were engulfed in a conversation at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles.</p> <p>Taking to Instagram, Clint’s youngest offspring, Morgan Eastwood, 22, confirmed the news as she posted a photo of all the siblings together and captioned it: “SO RARE for all 8 Eastwood siblings to be in one room!!!”</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BrPa_rUHkte/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BrPa_rUHkte/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">All 8 of us together 🖤 love my brothers and sisters so much</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/francescaeastwood/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank"> Francesca Eastwood</a> (@francescaeastwood) on Dec 11, 2018 at 12:50am PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Clint’s daughter, Alison Eastwood, with first wife Maggie Johnson, also shared a happy snap of the reunion to her own Instagram.</p> <p>“I’m not sure there has ever been a picture of all 8 kids together but here it is,” she wrote.</p> <p>It is assumed that Laurie was born during Clint’s secret affair with a woman in Seattle, during his engagement to Maggie in 1953.</p> <p>Patrick McGilligan, Clint’s biographer, had previously spoken about the existence of Laurie, and claimed the Hollywood star was in a serious relationship with her mother.</p> <p>“Clint has a way of bringing his progeny – his big extended family – together and he’s been doing this for a long time,” McGilligan told the<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-6484713/Clint-Eastwood-pictured-time-secret-daughter-Laurie.html" target="_blank"><em>Daily Mail</em></a>.</p> <p>“One of the things that’s interesting about him is that, after a certain point in time, they were no longer hidden from the public view. He, in various ways, tried to be a father to them.”</p> <p>“He seems to be very comfortable with it, and I think to some extent that’s admirable.”</p> <p>Also attending the premiere was Maggie, who was married to Clint from 1953 to 1984.</p> <p>Clint is currently dating 55-year-old Christina Sandera, who is 33 years younger than him. She accompanied the film maker to the premiere to show her support.</p> <p>Clint has a total of eight children, including Laurie, Alison, Kyle Eastwood, Kimber Tunis, Jacelyn Reeves, Scott Eastwood and Kathryn Reeves, with the youngest being Morgan. </p>

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The best piece of advice Clint Eastwood gave his son

<p>The success of actor and director Clint Eastwood is indisputable in Hollywood, with the 88-year-old collecting 5 Academy Awards during his multi-decade career.</p> <p>His son, Scott Eastwood, has also pursued acting but has tried to separate himself from his Dad’s success by starting a career under his mum’s maiden name Scott Clinton Reeves.</p> <p>In a recent interview, Scott revealed the best piece of advice his father has given him about dealing with fame.</p> <p>“Maybe [the best piece of advice I’ve been given in dealing with fame] is follow your instincts,” he told <em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/scott-eastwood-best-piece-of-advice-clint-eastwood/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Pedestrian TV.</span></strong></a></em></p> <p>“Probably listen,” he continued. </p> <p>“Shut up and listen. You just gotta go out and keep putting yourself out there, and try and audition for movies,” he said. “No one can help you in the audition room.”</p> <p>Last year, Scott confessed in an interview that the best thing his dad did for him was choosing not to help him with his acting career.</p> <p>Until six years ago, Scott was balancing a job as a bartender as he auditioned for various roles in Los Angeles. He also paid his own way through college.</p> <p>“It was probably the best thing dad could have done for me,” he told the <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a rel="noopener" href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/sunday-people" target="_blank">Sunday People</a></strong></em></span>.</p> <p>“He could have made it easy but I wouldn’t have learnt anything from that.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"> <div style="background: url(data:image/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5/p8/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Be3CIiBBkTz/" target="_blank">A post shared by Scott Eastwood (@scotteastwood)</a> on Feb 6, 2018 at 7:14am PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>“I would work all night, study my lines until three or four in the morning, fall asleep, then get up at 7am and drive to LA.</p> <p>“I would audition for parts and then drive back down to San Diego to work that night.”</p> <p>Scott, who is the son of Clint and his former flight attendant partner Jacelyn Reeves, knew his father was teaching him an important lesson about work ethic.</p> <p>“He grew up during the Depression and he had to work hard for everything, including his early years as an actor,” said Scott.</p> <p>“He believes you have to earn your way in life and I agree, although there were a lot of times when I would be angry with him because I knew he could have helped me out with money.</p> <p>“He made me pay my way through college. That was hard. But he knew the best lesson in life that he could teach me was that I had to learn to take care of myself and not expect any favours.”</p> <p>Clint Eastwood also instilled various other values into his son.</p> <p>“Dad has also ­always stayed very fit and encouraged me to take up running, go to the gym and do weights.</p> <p>“I do Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu. Dad’s philosophy is ‘healthy body, healthy mind’ and it’s important to stay active physically. I believe in that.”</p> <p>“I feel as if I absorbed from my father a love for ­traditional values,” he says. “I like being old school. I hate it when people stare at their phones during dinner and I will ­always call people rather than send text messages.</p>

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Revealed: Behind-the-scenes footage of Clint Eastwood and Tom Hanks on set of Sully

<p>Clint Eastwood’s new movie, <em>Sully</em>, brings to life the untold story of one of the most historical events in aviation history. Watch the two screen veterans on set of the movie that is to be released next week. The clip above includes teasers from the movie and a some on-set action.</p> <p>Starring Tom Hanks, the heart-pounding drama recounts the events of what is known as “the miracle on the Hudson”. On January 15, 2009, Captain “Sully” Sullenberger did the impossible. After assumed double engine failure, he successfully glided his aircraft onto the frosty surface of the Hudson river, saving the lives of all 155 souls on board.</p> <p>The heroic tale did not end there though. Even as Sully was praised by the public and the media for his incredible skills, an investigation unfolded that questioned if the risky landing was necessary at all, and threated the pilot’s entire career.</p> <p>Recalling his experience working with the legendary Eastwood, Tom Hanks said, “I don’t think anyone but Clint could make this movie. He’s a master film maker”.</p> <p>When the director was asked about the process of casting, he proudly responded, “Tom was one of the first people we thought about”.</p> <p>We think this one looks like a real winner. Will you be seeing it at the cinemas? Let us know what you think in the comments below.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/entertainment/movies/2016/07/7-actors-who-got-their-big-break-later-in-life/"><em>7 actors who got their big break later in life</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/entertainment/movies/2016/07/what-10-stars-looked-like-when-they-were-young/"><em>What 10 stars looked like when they were young</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="/entertainment/movies/2016/06/incredible-actors-who-havent-won-an-oscar/">8 incredible actors who haven’t won an Oscar</a></em></strong></span></p>

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Clint Eastwood slams the youth of today

<p>Legendary 86-year-old actor and director Clint Eastwood has voiced his support for Donald Trump’s presidential nomination, offering a few harsh words to today’s generation. Despite conceding Trump has “said a lot of dumb things”, he believes the Republican billionaire has a point, claiming “everybody's getting tired of political correctness, kissing up.”</p> <p>“That's the kiss-a** generation we're in right now,” Eastwood told <a href="http://www.esquire.com/entertainment/a46893/double-trouble-clint-and-scott-eastwood/" target="_blank"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Esquire</span></em></strong></a> magazine. “We're really in a pu**y generation. Everybody's walking on eggshells.</p> <p>“We see people accusing people of being racist and all kinds of stuff. When I grew up, those things weren't called racist.”</p> <p>Do you agree with Eastwood’s opinion? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/news/news/2016/08/margot-robbie-reveals-she-text-messages-prince-harry/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Margot Robbie reveals she text messages Prince Harry</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/news/news/2016/08/michelle-obama-wows-in-daring-dress/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Michelle Obama wows in daring dress</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/news/news/2016/07/102-year-old-woman-nominates-1st-female-presidential-candidate/"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>Watch the historic speech from Hillary Clinton’s 102-year-old supporter</em></span></strong></a></p>

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7 children who followed in the footsteps of their actor parents

<p>These days you’d be hard-pressed to find someone in Hollywood who <em>isn’t</em> related to entertainment royalty. We all know Angelina Jolie is the daughter of Oscar winner Jon Voigt and that Michael Douglas is the son of Kirk, but did you know there’s a new batch of young ones keeping the family going in the film business?</p> <p><strong>Scott Eastwood</strong></p> <p>30-year-old Scott is the spitting image of his father Clint, inheriting his good looks and acting talent. The actor and model has appeared in many films directed by his father, including <em>Gran Torino</em> and <em>Invictus</em> as well as other films like 2014’s <em>Fury</em>.</p> <p><strong>Eva Amurri</strong></p> <p>Eva, 31, is the daughter of director Franco Amurri and Susan Sarandon. While she hasn’t had quite as much luck in films, Amurri has had a successful TV career since 2009, landing roles in TV shows including <em>Californication</em>, <em>House</em> and <em>The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe</em>.</p> <p><strong>Colin Hanks</strong></p> <p>Son of Tom Hanks and first wife Samantha Lewes, 38-year-old Colin has had a successful career in television. Known for roles in <em>Dexter</em> and <em>Fargo</em>, he has also appeared in the 2005 film <em>King Kong</em> and has tried his hand at documentary directing.</p> <p><strong>Dakota Johnson</strong></p> <p>The 26-year-old is the daughter of actors Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson and has definitely taken after the former couple in the talent department. After appearances in <em>The Social Network</em>, <em>21 Jump Street</em> and <em>Need for Speed</em>, her breakout role was in the 2015 film adaptation of <em>Fifty Shades of Grey</em>.</p> <p><strong>Jaden Smith</strong></p> <p>Both children of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith are successes in their own right, but 17-year-old Jaden in particular has had a varied and at times unusual career. The actor, rapper and fashion designer has starred in films such as <em>The Pursuit of Happyness</em> and <em>The Karate Kid</em>.</p> <p><strong>Oona Chaplin</strong></p> <p>Granddaughter of the iconic Charlie Chaplin and daughter of <em>Doctor Zhivago</em> actress Geraldine Chaplin, 29-year-old Oona is continuing the family business with an acting career of her own. Best known for her role in <em>Game of Thrones</em>, she has also appeared in the BBC series <em>Sherlock</em>.</p> <p><strong>Patrick Schwarzenegger</strong></p> <p>Son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, Patrick was always destined for big things in the entertainment industry. The 22-year-old model, actor and philanthropist is still kicking off his acting career, with two projects (<em>Midnight Sun</em> and <em>North</em>) due later this year.</p> <p>Have you seen any of these young stars in action? Tell us what you thought in the comments below.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/entertainment/movies/2016/05/most-iconic-movie-shots/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">10 most iconic movie shots of all time</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/entertainment/movies/2016/04/10-of-paul-newmans-best-looks/"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">10 of Paul Newman’s best looks</span></strong></em></a></p> <p><a href="/entertainment/movies/2016/04/successful-over-60s-action-stars/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">10 over-60s action stars who still have it</span></em></strong></a></p>

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