Children
of the 1970s hold dear memories of Bo Derek. With her trademark golden hair,
piercing blue eyes, and braided hairstyles that banished any bad associations,
she was one of the most gorgeous bombshells of her day. Since her brief moment
of fame, a lot of people have been interested in learning more about her life,
including where she ended up, why she stopped acting, and what her present
circumstances are. Check out what Bo is doing these days.
Bo
Derek’s Formative Years
Before
she was known as Bo Derek, Mary Cathleen Collins was born on November 20, 1956,
in Long Beach, California. Working-class parents reared Mary in a conventional
American home. Her mother was a cosmetics artist, while her father was a sales
executive. When Mary was a teenager, she was very interested in two things. She
loved horses and was first and foremost a passionate horsewoman. She would
proudly display her talents as she competed in numerous contests. She loved
performing as well. She chose to enroll in acting classes in order to hone such
skills.
Bo
made an appearance in the 1977 film Orca. A large killer whale was seen biting
off her leg in this Jaws-like movie. Her real ascent to fame, however, was
primarily credited to Blake Edwards’ 1979 film “10.” Her distinctive blond
braided hair began to stick out at this stage. After this one, she didn’t
pursue a career in action-packed, risk-taking films. Among these were the
movies “Ghosts Can’t Do It” (1990), “Bolero” (1984), and “Tarzan, The Ape Man”
(1981).
Partnership
with John Derek
Bo
first made the director John Derek, who would eventually become her husband,
when she was just 16 years old. At the time, she was married to Linda Evans. It
was only after a few years that they began dating. But in order to avoid the
strict American regulations, they had to go to Mexico and Europe while Bo was
still a child.
Soon
later, John and Bo Derek tied the knot at the ages of 48 and 19, respectively.
In an interview with Interview Magazine, Bo stated that she frequently felt
guilty when Linda was around. I was at least partly to blame for some
significant agony Linda Evans endured, according to Bo. She had been really
thoughtful and courteous. Remarkably, I didn’t see her until yesterday. We were
at a jewelry trunk show for charity. She was still as wonderful and delightful
as ever. I always feel like sh*t when I’m with her. It’s still very much
ingrained even years later.
Following
that, John and Bo Derek began collaborating on projects. John would persuade
her to show off her body in an effort to add some spice to his low-budget
productions. This brought attention to his movies, but mostly to Bo because he
was a well-known figure in Hollywood.
John
Derek Was the Source of Her Braided Hairstyle Inspiration
John
Derek designed the braided style for her most famous movie, “10,” although he
did not direct or create it. He suggested that Bo show Blake some of his photos
so that the man could judge them based on their appearance. She most certainly
did. It was the late 1970s, and I asked, “How are you going to change the way
you look since everything was fluffy and I’m blonde?” Bo Derek said, “I’ve
always thought that would be a terrific look for me; John is a fantastic
photographer.”” And we tried it out. “Why don’t you show Blake these photos and
see if he’ll be interested?” he said at that point. It would look great on you
and be quite appropriate for the role.
Unfortunately,
in 1998, John Derek passed away from a cardiovascular disease. He was
seventy-one years old when he died. Bo stated that after his death, she never
imagined that she would reestablish contact with anyone. The loss had
devastated her.
Bo
Derek, the Equestrian and Humanitarian
Bo
Derek’s early passion for horseback riding seems to take precedence over her
later years of fame. Even though Bo’s acting career was at its pinnacle, she
made the decision to give it up. Instead, she became an activist and supporter
of animal welfare. She worked very hard to protect and preserve the animals.
Bo
Derek is not simply an animal lover. She also received an honorary appointment
from the VA as the National Rehabilitation Special Events chair. Derek states
that “VA’s National Rehabilitation Special Events promote the healing of body
and spirit, which helps veterans improve their independence and live higher
quality lives.” “I am deeply honored and moved to serve as the honorary chair
of a truly noble cause on behalf of America’s veterans once again.”
Bo is currently married to John Corbett, the star of “Sex in the City.” They have been together for more than 20 years. They decided not to make any public announcements about their desire to marry in secret, in front of just their closest friends and family.
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