Sondra Locke was a talented actress who met Clint Eastwood in 1972. They started dating but took things slowly, and it wasn’t until three years later that they moved in together. The couple shared a home in Sherman Oaks, which was the same house where Eastwood had previously lived with his first wife, Maggie.
However, the living arrangements proved challenging for Locke, as Eastwood was still legally married to Maggie at the time. The house held many memories for Eastwood, and Locke felt like she was living in Maggie’s shadow. As a result, Locke asked Eastwood to find a new home where they could start fresh and build a life together without the weight of the past.
Meeting Roxanne Tunis
Clint Eastwood and Roxanne Tunis shared a romantic relationship that lasted for a staggering 14 years. They first crossed paths on the set of the popular Western TV series "Rawhide," where Eastwood portrayed the character of Rowdy Yates and Tunis served as a dancer and stuntwoman.
Their chemistry was undeniable, and it wasn't long before they became romantically involved. Although their relationship was an open secret on the set of "Rawhide," it is said that Eastwood's then-girlfriend, Maggie, had no idea about it. Despite the challenges of keeping their romance under wraps, Eastwood and Tunis continued to see each other, and their relationship lasted for over a decade.
First Time Father
Clint Eastwood and Roxanne Tunis's relationship was not just an affair. They had a child together, a daughter named Kimber Lynn, who was born before Eastwood's legal marriage to Maggie Johnson. Kymber Lynn's arrival marked Eastwood's first experience of fatherhood. However, the birth of his child was kept a secret from the public for many years.
In 1989, the National Enquirer published an article that revealed the existence of Kimber Lynn, and the story sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. Although Eastwood was initially tight-lipped about the revelation, he eventually confirmed the news and acknowledged Kimber Lynn as his daughter.
Moving Around
Maggie Johnson was not thrilled with the idea of Sondra Locke living in their former home. She did not want Locke to come anywhere near her property and even hesitated to let her meet her children. As a result, Eastwood and Locke decided to move into a new house in Bel-Air, which required significant renovations that would take three years to complete.
During the renovation process, the couple moved from one property to another, spending time in Sun Valley, Idaho, and Tiburon, California, among other places. Despite the challenges they faced, Locke and Eastwood's relationship endured, and they continued to work together in the film industry.
Divorcing Maggie
Remember how we said we will get to Johnson and Eastwood's separation? Here is where we keep our promise. Clint and Maggie legally separated in 1978 and got officially divorced in 1984, reportedly resulting in Maggie getting 25-30 million dollars out of the settlement.
Apparently, Sondra was also legally married during her relationship with Clint. But things were different in her case. She and her legal husband, artist Gordon Anderson, were only married on paper. Anderson was gay and had a live-in male partner of his own. A court testimony says that this marriage was an arrangement of convenience and never consummated.