{"id":2758,"date":"2026-03-13T23:47:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T23:47:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/giantnews.us\/?p=2758"},"modified":"2026-03-13T23:47:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T23:47:57","slug":"the-80s-tv-star-married-a-hollywood-actor-16-years-older-then-quit-her-career-to-raise-their-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/giantnews.us\/?p=2758","title":{"rendered":"The 80s TV Star Married a Hollywood Actor 16 Years Older: Then Quit Her Career To Raise Their Kids!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/beaware.fun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/jdd-2025-01-14T113122.704.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beaware.fun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/jdd-2025-01-14T113122.704.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/beaware.fun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/jdd-2025-01-14T113122.704-768x415.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"648\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p data-sourcepos=\"1:1-1:315\">Phoebe Cates, a captivating actress who graced the silver screen in the 1980s, rose to fame with her charming performances in a string of successful films. However, at the peak of her career, she made a surprising decision to step away from Hollywood, prioritizing her family life and pursuing other passions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\"><\/div>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"1:1-1:315\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47002\" src=\"https:\/\/beaware.fun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot_18-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"507\" height=\"711\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"1:1-1:315\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47003\" src=\"https:\/\/beaware.fun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot_17-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"423\" height=\"590\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\"><\/div>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:437\">Her life took a significant turn when she met and fell in love with acclaimed actor Kevin Kline. Their relationship blossomed, leading to marriage and the birth of two children, Owen and Greta. Cates made a conscious choice to forgo her acting career, dedicating herself to raising their children in a loving and nurturing environment. This decision, according to Kline, reflected her selfless nature and unwavering commitment to family.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:437\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47004\" src=\"https:\/\/beaware.fun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot_16-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"507\" height=\"696\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\"><\/div>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:348\">While Cates stepped out of the limelight, she continued to pursue her creative interests. She opened Blue Tree, a unique boutique in Manhattan, showcasing her personal style and entrepreneurial spirit. Despite their fame, Cates and Kline maintained a grounded and private life, raising their children in New York City and prioritizing family time.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:348\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47005\" src=\"https:\/\/beaware.fun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot_14-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"513\" height=\"748\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:348\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47006\" src=\"https:\/\/beaware.fun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot_12-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"747\" height=\"527\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:431\">Their children, influenced by their parents\u2019 artistic backgrounds, have pursued their own creative endeavors. Owen has found success as a filmmaker, while Greta has established herself as a musician under the name Frankie Cosmos. 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