Tatum O'Neal

**Tatum Beatrice O'Neal** (born November 5, 1963) is an _American actress_ with a notable career spanning from 1973 to the present. She is predominantly known for her performance in _Paper Moon_ alongside her father, _Ryan O'Neal_, which earned her an **Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress** at the age of 10, making her the youngest person ever to win a competitive Academy Award. O'Neal continued her career with films like _The Bad News Bears_, _Nickelodeon_, and _Little Darlings_, and guest roles in TV series like _Sex and the City_, _8 Simple Rules_, and _Law & Order: Criminal Intent_. She was born in Los Angeles, California, to actors _Ryan O'Neal_ and _Joanna Moore_. O'Neal's later career included only a handful of films over a 15-year period, one of which was _Basquiat (1996)_. In the early 2000s, she returned to acting with guest appearances in popular TV shows and reality series like _Dancing with the Stars_. O'Neal has had a tumultuous personal life. She was in a relationship with John McEnroe, with whom she has three children. She has battled with drug problems, which resurfaced after her divorce from McEnroe. O'Neal also has an active writing career, having published her autobiographies _A Paper Life_ and _Found: A Daughter's Journey Home_, detailing her tumultuous relationship with her father and her struggle with drug addiction.