Tatum O’Neal, 60, has spoken out about surviving addiction and a stroke as well as her complicated relationship with late actor Ryan O’Neal. The Oscar-winning actress was left out of her father’s will due to the contents of her memoir, which detailed his violent temper and her being sexually abused by a member of his inner circle.
O’Neal believes her book was the reason she was excluded from the will. “The first book that I wrote was just a f—– honest book,” she said. Facing financial concerns, including healthcare expenses and losses due to an accountant’s misconduct, Tatum expressed her feelings towards her father’s decision in a blunt manner: “Keep it, motherf—–.”
However, O’Neal has found solace in the past year, beginning to let go of her complicated past with Ryan. Her son Kevin McEnroe stated that his mom is moving forward and finding success, adding “It’s blood money” when referring to being left out of the will. Tatum and her father began their reconciliation journey after he was diagnosed with cancer in 2001.
In a recent interview, O’Neal reflected on meeting her father again after years of estrangement. She shared that his apology meant everything to her, stating “He’s all I have in terms of family, and I needed him in my life.” The actress has also been working on an upcoming documentary project about her life, which may help alleviate financial concerns.
Tatum’s openness and newfound acceptance are a testament to her strength in the face of adversity.
Source: https://people.com/tatum-o-neal-shares-honest-reaction-to-late-dad-ryan-o-neal-cutting-her-out-of-his-will-keep-it-m-f-er-11686989