Tatum Beatrice O'Neal (born November 5, 1963 in Los Angeles, California) is an Academy Award-winning American actress best known for her film work as a child actress in the 1970s. She remains the youngest actor, at the age of 10 years, 148 days, to win an Oscar.
Children with John McEnroe: Kevin (b. 23 May 1986), Sean (b. 23 September 1987) and Emily (b. 10 May 1991)
Ex-husband John McEnroe won custody of their children after a prolonged custody battle.
Daughter of actors 'Ryan ONeal and Joanna Cook Moore.
Sister of actor 'Griffin ONeal.
Has 2 sons and 1 daughter by John McEnroe.
Youngest person to ever win a competitive Oscar (Best Supporting Actress, Paper Moon (1973))
Disapproved of her father actor 'Ryan ONeal's relationship with Farrah Fawcett.
Highest paid child star in history when she made Bad News Bears, The (1976) in 1976.
Dated Michael Jackson (I) in the 70s.
Was Michael Jackson (I)'s first girlfriend and by all accounts his first big love. In her biography, she wrote that the song 'She's Out Of My Life' was written by Michael for her; however, he did not write that song.
(2004) Recently published her memoirs, "A Paper Life", that exposes her troubled childhood, long battles with her father and Farrah Fawcett, her explosive union with John McEnroe and the bitter custody suit over her three children with the tennis great.
Her memoirs "A Paper Life" debuted at #4 on the New York Times Bestseller List.
She was named Female Star of the Year by the National Association of Theater Owners in 1976
Sister-in-law of Rebecca De Mornay
According to her autobiography "A Paper Life", she was not named after her paternal grandmother as was widely rumored for years but actually named after jazz pianist Art Tatum.
Half-sister of 'Patrick ONeal (II).
Ranked #14 in VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Kid Stars"
Was cast as Blythe Hunter in "Wicked Wicked Games" (2006) after original choice Sean Young (I) was fired after apparent clashes with its producers.
One of a very few performers to win an Oscar for their debut performance.
Her mother, Joanna Cook Moore died on November 22, 1997 of lung cancer.
Granddaughter of 'Patricia ONeal and 'Charles ONeal.
Niece of 'Kevin ONeal (I).
Was extremely vocal about being voted off of "Dancing with the Stars" (2005/I) before the disastrous Master P.
Disapproved of her father 'Ryan ONeal's relationship with Ursula Andress so much so that she would speak about it to the tabloids even though she was just a child.
