#9: Marrying Joanne Woodward, Beginning Their 50-Year Love Story

After years of longing, Newman and Woodward finally married in Las Vegas on January 29, 1958. It was a bold new chapter, but not without its complications—Newman’s public divorce had made headlines, and the couple struggled under the intense scrutiny of Hollywood.

Instead of staying in Los Angeles, they escaped to Connecticut, where they built a quieter, more grounded life. Newman would later credit Woodward for making him a better man, saying she brought out his deepest emotions and made him feel truly seen for the first time.