He was one of the biggest actors of his day and is widely regarded as a Hollywood cult hero, but the best part of his life was his marriage that lasted until his death.
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Sean Connery was the first actor to play the legendary fictional British secret agent James Bond. His famous character led him to be widely adored by his fans for several decades.
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He was a ladies’ man and seemed to share a similar feeling for the ladies. He was married twice in his life. Learn more details below.
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Hollywood actor Sean Connery as James Bond. | Photo: Getty Images
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THE CONNERY MARRIAGES
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Despite having enjoyed a marriage that lasted several decades, the iconic actor found it difficult to be faithful to his wife.
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His first marriage was to actress Diane Cilento and lasted from 1962 to 1973. The couple shared a son, Jason, but that was not enough to stop Connery from continuing with other extramarital affairs.
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When he met Cilento, she was married to the popular Italian writer Andrew Volpe and the couple was expecting a baby. Still, the James Bond star was so enamored with her beauty that he called off his relationship with then-girlfriend, photographer Julie Hamilton.
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be later He met to his second wife, Micheline Roquebrune, in 1970, at a golf tournament in Morocco. Both they had an instant connection, but there were many barriers to this budding romance.
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Roquebrune settled with his family in North Africa and was unable to follow the actor back to the United States. Also, there was the problem of the language barrier. Roquebrune understood very little English, while Connery knew no French.
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Sean Connery in London on August 31, 1962. | Photo: Getty Images
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The actor couldn’t stop thinking about her and then asked her to meet him in Spain two years later. Micheline was hesitant at first, but eventually joined him.
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Both parties returned to their normal lives and Connery later divorced his first wife after Cilento accused him of being abusive. The marriage lasted eleven years, but left Diane Cilento with a lot to say.
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After the union ended, she commented that her once illustrious career had been forgotten and little by little she had become known as Mrs. Bond. The actor’s ex-wife was worried about living in her ex’s shadow for the rest of her life.
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The Australian actress blamed the fame that came with Connery’s success for the breakdown of their marriage, citing that it had invaded their lives.
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His only son, Jason, followed in his father’s footsteps by pursuing a career in Hollywood. He became an actor, director and producer. He also starred in the famous 1986 drama series “Robin Of Sherwood”.
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Sean Connery married Roquebrune in a private ceremony in 1975. The two never had children together but enjoyed a long-lasting marriage.
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The couple shared several interests. They were both passionate golfers, and even after their wedding, they got used to enjoying this beautiful sport together.
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Connery’s love was a Franco-Moroccan painter whose works were unique and lovable. In addition to the arts, she was also interested in the film industry and loved producing plays. His Broadway play “Art” won a Tony Award.
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He was also a member of the production team for the 1983 James Bond film “Never Say Never Again,” where he worked alongside the actor.
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Sean Connery with his first wife Diane Cilento at the premiere of the movie “You Only Live Twice”. | Photo: Getty Images
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Before he became a global star, Connery was said to attract the ladies. As he became famous, he became the sex symbol of Hollywood. Even the leading actresses couldn’t resist his charms.
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The actor I wear he carried out his affairs with a sense of secrecy, so it was not difficult for him to be married and keep his lovers at a distance. The 90-year-old man is said to have been unfaithful to both of his wives.
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While married to Cilento, Connery is said to have had affairs with actress Sue Lloyd. He was also photographed going to the movies with popular movie star Shelley Winters.
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Former Miss France Claudine Auger and actress Sylvia Miles were also believed to have dated him.
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Despite declaring his second wife the love of his life, Connery was known to have had an affair. Lynsey de Paul, a singer, alleged in 1993 that she and the actor had an affair in 1989.
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De Paul was no stranger to celebrities, especially singers. She was linked to various Hollywood stars and is said to have dated Richard Starkey, better known by his stage name Ringo Starr.
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The “Sugar Me” singer stated that she met Connery in 1989 while sitting on a sofa with his wife, Roquebrune, during a cocktail party. According to her, Sean gave her his number and stopped at nothing until he got it.
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Connery promised Paul that he would call her for a romantic weekend. It turned out to be the last time he heard from the actor.
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She claimed that she hoped to have a platonic relationship with him, but his stubbornness forced her to give in. Even though he wasn’t her type, she had been flattered by his attention.
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Sean Connery with his second wife, Micheline Roquebrune, at the 76th Annual Academy Awards on February 29, 2004. | Photo: Getty Images
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GOOD YEARS IN HOLLYWOOD
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Although Connery’s later years were not as good as his early years, the actor certainly enjoyed a long and full life. He battled dementia for the last few months of his life and was not in the best of physical shape.
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But nevertheless, I had his wife by his side. Sean and Micheline celebrated their 45th anniversary a few months before the actor’s death. The former painter had nothing but praise and good words for her lifelong lover.
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She called him a male model and the two posed for what appeared to be their last photo together. The couple was photographed with their hands intertwined. The two looked very much in love.
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Connery’s wife explained that the actor struggled to express himself in his final months and died in his sleep as he had always wanted. Roquebrune said she was by her husband’s side when he took his last breath in his sleep.
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