#21: When Real-Life Meets Fiction

In a charming twist of fate and a tribute to the enduring legacy of The Wizard of Oz, Liza Minnelli, the daughter of Judy Garland who famously portrayed Dorothy in the film, walked down the aisle with Jack Haley Jr. in 1974. Jack Haley Jr. was the son of the actor Jack Haley, who brought the beloved Tin Man character to life.

Their union not only joined two prominent Hollywood families but also celebrated the timeless connection between their parents, who had shared the screen in the iconic 1939 film. Unfortunately, life isn’t always a fairytale, and the couple split up only five years after tying the knot. Still, it makes for a nice story!