Unique Career Transitions Of Tatum O’Neal

There are two types of people in the world. One is those that shows much promises in their early ages or childhood but does not fulfill them in the later ages. Other and more prominent though numerically inferior group is the one in which members not only show the promises but also fulfill them later in their life. Tatum O'Neal belongs to this elite second group. The promises she made by winning the Academy Award for the performance in Paper Moon when she was only 10 years in age were not fluke. She fulfilled them in her teen age and later grown up age as well.

Early Career of Tatum O’Neal

A string of movies and TV shows followed the receipt of Academy Award in 1976 and the teenager Tatum O’Neal Featured in all of them and earned the appreciation of the viewers and experts alike. Critics considered her as one of the most talented newcomer to the silver screen and TV shows and day by day the appreciation of the viewers and critics took an upward trend in rating her caliber. The trend continued till early 1980s and then there was a period of lull.

1980s and 1990s- The Lull Period

1980s saw Tatum O’Neal getting involved with the famous tennis superstar John McEnroe and this was the period when she was a little away from the world of creative art. She also got three children out of marriage and though there were occasional appearances on the silver screen and the idiot box they were few and far between. They were ultimately separated and that marked the rejuvenation of a bright screen career for the talented actress.

Resurgence of Tatum O’Neal

After her married life ended in 1996 Tatum O’Neal was back again to her favorite profession; that of acting. At the same time she also became a producer and author during the period. Some of the notable small screen appearances were the 2006-07 serial Wicked Wicked Games and also the firefighter serial Rescue Me. She also appeared in the documentary series captioned Ryan and Tatum that featured Tatum O’Neal and her father. This was also the time when she wrote and published Found: A Daughter’s Journey Home.

Tatum O’Neal in Recent Times

Taking all that happened in her life at her own strides Tatum O’Neal continues to excel in the world of fine arts. She was cast in Squirrels to Nuts in 2014 co-starring Own Wilson and Jennifer Aniston among others. She continues to appear on silver screen and the small screen alike even in 2017. Age and years of struggle has not deterred her from achieving her goal. That is why she stands as a colossal and inspires many others in the business to sustenance despite all odds.

It is remarkable finding a woman facing so much problems and stresses throughout her life getting success in an industry where many flowers are bloomed only to be destroyed. That is Tatum ONeal the actress and woman per excellence.