The transformation of Joan Van Ark: From star on ‘Dallas’ and ‘Knots Landing’ to loving mother and wife

Joan Van Ark rose to fame as Valene Ewing on Dallas, but foremost the spinoff series Knots Landing. The actress reprised her role in 2012 for one episode, and today, she’s happily married to her high school sweetheart with whom she’s had one daughter. Van Ark has gotten older, but the 78-year-old is still going strong. This … Read more

47-year-old who was a meth addict at 12 and had 17 felony convictions graduates University after getting clean

We all encounter difficulties in our life, some grave, some less so. What usually matters most is the courage and determination with which we face those difficulties and the importance of remembering that it is never too late to turn things around. Ginny Burton knows a thing or two about that, believe me. Her incredible story of … Read more

Mariska Hargitay remembers her late mom Jayne Mansfield on what would have been her 90th birthday

Mariska Hargitay paid tribute to her late mother Jayne Mansfield on what would have been her 90th birthday. The Law and Order: SVU star shared a photo on Instagram of her mom accompanied by a sweet caption. “Happy birthday Mama. We live to love you more each day,” Hargitay wrote. The actress also shared a short clip of her mother in Will … Read more