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6. WOODY ALLEN MARRIES SOON-YI

Woody Allen films often feature unorthodox love stories, but he created the strangest one of all in his real life in 1992 when — during a bitter battle with longtime partner Mia Farrow over custody of their three children — the 56-year-old confirmed that he was in love with 21-year-old Soon-Yi Previn, Farrow's adopted daughter. (Farrow uncovered the relationship when she found nude photos Allen had taken of Previn in their apartment.) In 1997 Allen and Previn married; they now have two kids.

CAREER IMPACT: MINOR The director continues to release a movie each year — and has earned six more Oscar nominations. The thunderous ovation he received for his surprise 2002 Oscar appearance, meanwhile, was a fairly clear all-is-forgiven moment.


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