Talia Shire is an American actress and director.
Early Accomplishments
Talia got her first role as an actress in 1968 through the movie The Wild Racers.
Best Known For
Talia has attained the most recognition for her role in the award-winning Godfather movies which were directed by her brother Francis. She has also gained much popularity for her role in all the Rocky movies.
Sexual Orientation
Talia is straight. In the late 60's, Talia was dating the composer David Shire. Their relationship later led to marriage but unfortunately ended in 1980 after a 10-year union.
Family
Through her mother Carmine Coppola, Talia belongs to the Coppola dynasty by birth. Therefore, her brothers are the popular director Francis Ford Coppola and author August Coppola.
The popular actor Nicholas Cage is her nephew.
Talia also belongs to the Schwartzman family through her late husband Jack Schwartzman whom she was married to for 14 years until his death in 1994. Talia has 3 children, Matthew Orlando Shire from her first marriage, Jason and Robert from her second marriage.
Cameraman John Schwartzman is her step-son.
Religious Belief
Talia was raised in a Christian family under the Catholic denomination. We cannot confirm if she still stuck to her childhood faith or left the Catholic Church just like her brother Francis did.
Worth To Know
Talia's middle name is Rose.
After the death of her husband, Talia went on to continue his legacy by completing the movie One Night Stand which they were working on together. (Source: sfgate.com, 5/09/1995)
She played a role in movie Dreamland (2016) that was directed by her son Robert.
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