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The Irish Sun
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
80s movie bombshell unrecognizable 42 years after hit comedy and dating Al Pacino – can you guess who she is?
An ICONIC 80s actress looks unrecognisable in recent photos after she was seen stepping out to run some errands in Los Angeles. The 73-year-old was casually dressed in jeans and a striped shirt and sported long hair while on a shopping trip. Advertisement 4 Beverly D'Angelo, 73, was spotted doing errands in Los Angeles Credit: The Mega Agency 4 Beverly played main character Ellen Griswold in the National Lampoon Vacation films Credit: Alamy 4 Beverly and Al Pacino dated but never married, going on to have twins Olivia and Anton Credit: Reuters Beverly D'Angelo is most known for playing the main character Ellen Griswold in the hit series of National Lampoon Vacation films. Her alter-ego was married to character Clark Wilhelm Griswold Jr AKA Sparky. There are a number of movies in the franchise including National Lampoon's Vacation, National Lampoon's European Vacation, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Vegas Vacation and Vacation. The movies were released between 1983 and 2015. Advertisement Read more on Hollywood Fans were also treated to a spin-off that aired in 2003 called National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2. Beverly has also appeared in numerous other TV shows and films over the years. Her roles include Law & Order, Family Guy, The Simpsons and Cougar Town. Others include A Streetcar Named Desire, Hair and American History X. Advertisement Most read in Showbiz Last year, Beverly D'Angelo performed onstage at the Ryman Auditiorum in Outside of her 50-year-long career, she is known for her high profile relationships. National Lampoon star, 72, has barely aged a day in 40 years since hit movie as she performs onstage at Patsy Cline tribute In 1981, Beverly married the Italian duke Lorenzo Salviati in a secret ceremony in Las Vegas. The pair met while Lorenzo was a student at the University of Southern California and they went on to have an open relationship. Advertisement Then, in 1996, while on a flight to New York City, Beverly met the The Godfather actor Al Pacino and they hit it off. Beverly eventually ended her relationship with Lorenzo and went on to date Al Pacino for five years. AMICABLE EXES In 2001, the pair welcomed twins, Olivia and Anton, before splitting in early 2003. In a recent Instagram post celebrating Al's birthday, Beverly wrote: "We lived together for seven years, had two children, broke up, but continued steadily on our journey as co parents… Advertisement '... and came to share our lives with a deeper kind of intimacy, honesty and acceptance than a 'traditional' relationship would have allowed (for us at least)." Beverely and Al remain good friends, with Beverly previously telling PEOPLE: "The greatest gift that Al ever gave me was to make me a mother." 4 Beverely performed on stage in Tennessee last year Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
80s movie bombshell unrecognizable 42 years after hit comedy and dating Al Pacino – can you guess who she is?
The star was casually dressed in jeans and a striped shirt while on a shopping trip DOUBLE TAKE 80s movie bombshell unrecognizable 42 years after hit comedy and dating Al Pacino – can you guess who she is? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) An ICONIC 80s actress looks unrecognisable in recent photos after she was seen stepping out to run some errands in Los Angeles. The 73-year-old was casually dressed in jeans and a striped shirt and sported long hair while on a shopping trip. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Beverly D'Angelo, 73, was spotted doing errands in Los Angeles Credit: The Mega Agency 4 Beverly played main character Ellen Griswold in the National Lampoon Vacation films Credit: Alamy 4 Beverly and Al Pacino dated but never married, going on to have twins Olivia and Anton Credit: Reuters Beverly D'Angelo is most known for playing the main character Ellen Griswold in the hit series of National Lampoon Vacation films. Her alter-ego was married to character Clark Wilhelm Griswold Jr AKA Sparky. There are a number of movies in the franchise including National Lampoon's Vacation, National Lampoon's European Vacation, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Vegas Vacation and Vacation. The movies were released between 1983 and 2015. Fans were also treated to a spin-off that aired in 2003 called National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2. Beverly has also appeared in numerous other TV shows and films over the years. Her roles include Law & Order, Family Guy, The Simpsons and Cougar Town. Others include A Streetcar Named Desire, Hair and American History X. Last year, Beverly D'Angelo performed onstage at the Ryman Auditiorum in Tennessee as part of Walkin' After Midnight: The Music of Patsy Cline. Outside of her 50-year-long career, she is known for her high profile relationships. National Lampoon star, 72, has barely aged a day in 40 years since hit movie as she performs onstage at Patsy Cline tribute In 1981, Beverly married the Italian duke Lorenzo Salviati in a secret ceremony in Las Vegas. The pair met while Lorenzo was a student at the University of Southern California and they went on to have an open relationship. Then, in 1996, while on a flight to New York City, Beverly met the The Godfather actor Al Pacino and they hit it off. Beverly eventually ended her relationship with Lorenzo and went on to date Al Pacino for five years. AMICABLE EXES In 2001, the pair welcomed twins, Olivia and Anton, before splitting in early 2003. In a recent Instagram post celebrating Al's birthday, Beverly wrote: "We lived together for seven years, had two children, broke up, but continued steadily on our journey as co parents… '... and came to share our lives with a deeper kind of intimacy, honesty and acceptance than a 'traditional' relationship would have allowed (for us at least)." Beverely and Al remain good friends, with Beverly previously telling PEOPLE: "The greatest gift that Al ever gave me was to make me a mother."
Epoch Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
A Gracious Guide for How to Be a Good House Guest
It was shocking, if not surreal. The email message was from a woman I'd never met and whose name I recognized only because, a few months earlier, she mailed me a book she'd written. The message announced that she and her family were planning a road trip to Disneyland and would just love to stay with us since (at the time) we lived nearby and oh, wouldn't that be so much fun. She gave a tentative date they would be arriving. Everything I know about what not to do as a house guest, I learned from that experience, from the moment they drove up (cue music for Cousin Eddie and family from 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation') to the time they finally departed. Full disclosure, because I have friends and relatives who read this column, be it known that all our other house guests have been wonderful. Exemplary. Do not worry. This is not about you. Invitation It need not be engraved on parchment, but you do need some indication that you are invited. Do not send a cryptic message ('Looks like we will be in your area in a couple of weeks!'), hoping that will result in an invitation. And for goodness' sake, don't just show up. Specific Dates Nail down the dates of your visit, and then stick to them. When your host does not offer specific dates, that does not mean to say as long as you like. Listen for subtle clues ('We'll be super busy toward the end of July'). Do Not Be Vague If the two of you plan to arrive with four children, two dogs, and the new kitten—spell it out. Do not assume your host will just know this intuitively. Respect Your Space Arriving with 16 suitcases and enough toys to keep the children entertained for weeks on end gives the impression that you'll be taking over the entire house. Bring only what you need and will fit into a guest room, and then make sure it all stays there. You're not staying in a hotel, so don't treat your friend's home like one. When you're not in your room, it should look like it did when you arrived. House Rules All homes have some rules. If your hosts remove their shoes at the front door, follow suit. Don't eat in the living room or allow the children to jump on the furniture. Don't go through every cupboard and drawer in the house (yes, they did, and to the delight of their mother, who remarked that the children are just so curious). Mind the Children Talk to your kids—before you travel—about manners, respect, and tidiness. Let them know you expect them to pick up their clothing and offer to help with chores. Transportation Make sure you have rented a car or figured out public transportation before your arrival. Should your hosts offer the use of a vehicle, return it clean and washed with the gas tank full. Pitch In Do not expect your hosts to do all the work. See what needs to be done, and offer to help. And if the hosts prefer for you to sit back and relax, respect their wishes. Tour Guides You can graciously invite your hosts to join you at Sea World, but don't expect that to happen. And don't assume they will have discount tickets for you. Or that they will watch the children while you go out for a few hours. They are neither your babysitters nor your tour guides. Leave a Fragance Upon your departure, you want to make sure you leave behind a fragrance—not an odor. Clean up after yourselves without being obnoxious. Don't assume you need to do all the laundry and clean the house before you leave. Just use common sense. A lovely parting gesture is to leave a handwritten thank you and appropriate gift to let your hosts know how much you enjoyed your stay. I have another book in my library—one I cherish and read often. Years ago, its author, Darlene Dennis, sent it to me. You need to read 'Host or Hostage: A Guide for Surviving House Guests'. You'll laugh; you'll learn; and in the process, you'll become a gracious host. Dear Readers: We would love to hear from you. What topics would you like to read about? Please send your feedback and tips to Related Stories 10/13/2023 11/9/2022
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Local LEGO creating family submits latest idea inspired by hit movie
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — 'Are you serious Clark?' Tina Middaugh grew up in the Rochester, and is asking for the community's help in promoting her family's latest project. Most recently, Tina's husband and daughter worked together to build a LEGO tribute to 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' and have submitted the idea to LEGO. She says per the competition's rules, if her idea gets 10,000 votes on the LEGO website, it could become an official set! 'We are so excited about the prospect of it possibly becoming a real LEGO set!,' Tina told News 8 Saturday. 'Along with Cousin Eddie, LEGO minifigures of the entire Griswold family (Clark, Ellen, Rusty, and Audrey) are ready to celebrate the holidays. 'The most enduring traditions of the season are best enjoyed in the warm embrace of kith and kin,' the Middaugh family said in their submission to the LEGO website. 'Our family created this model several years ago, but at that time LEGO Ideas was not accepting proposals for National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. We are so happy to discover that this was reconsidered as we would love for everyone to have the opportunity to own this ubiquitous holiday movie in LEGO form and to be able to enjoy it as much as we have during the holidays and all year round!,' they added. You can vote for the 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation — Griswold House' on the Lego Ideas website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
