"The little giant of the big movie" - that's how Denny DeVito likes to call himself. Actor, director and producer, America's favorite comedian has long been considered an exemplary husband and father.
Denny DeVito - husband and father
Despite his appearance, very far from the classic standards of a hero-lover, Denny DeVito never suffered from complexes. It is possible that this is also the merit of his parents. At first, little Denny's father was worried that his son was barely growing, and even showed him to the doctors. Those no abnormalities were found in DeVito Jr.'s body. Denny's father said: "Since he did not come out tall, it means he will be smart."
DeVito's only official wife was Rhea Perlman. The future spouses met in 1970 on Broadway. Denny then played in the super popular play based on the novel by Ken Kesey "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." Rhea came up to express her admiration for Danny's game, and he invited her for a walk. After two weeks, the couple began to live together. The reason why DeVito fell in love with Rhea, he explained as follows: "This is the only woman I can look at without lifting my head!" The curly red-haired girl was taller than the actor, though only 4 centimeters.
The play was transferred to the wide screen in 1975. The producer is Michael Douglas. The picture brought recognition and fame not only to the leading actor Jack Nicholson, but also to Denny DeVito.
Ray and Denny got married only in 1982. The actor considered it possible to build a family nest only after he was confident that he could provide for the family. At that time, Denny DeVito was a very respected person in Hollywood, a recognized actor and producer.
After the wedding, the couple had children, they had daughters Lucy Chet and Grace Feng and a son Daniel. De Vito were a model of family well-being and mutual understanding. All the more was the surprise of the fans when in 2012, after 30 years of marriage, they announced a divorce. The former spouses did not disclose the reasons, but their friends said that the wife was tired of enduring her husband's constant betrayal.
Denny DeVito - Ladies Man
Despite the growth of only 152 centimeters, Denny DeVito has never been deprived of the attention of women. While studying at the Drama Academy in New York, he rented an apartment in Manhattan with none other than Michael Douglas. In their joint home, constant parties were held, beautiful girls appeared in droves, who equally liked the son of the great Kirk Douglas, and his cheerful and charming friend.
“When they convince me that I cannot do something because of my height, it makes me laugh. Only idiots judge by their appearance! - this is one of the secrets of Denny DeVito's success.
It was rumored that Denny DeVito's favorite pastime was the seduction of young actresses who came to conquer Hollywood. He lured girls with promises to help with a film career, took advantage of their naivety. Pictures of the acknowledged favorite of America leaving the hotel with Isabella Hoffman, the co-star in the movie "Renaissance Man", received wide publicity in the press. The actress, by the way, was abandoned by her husband because of this. But De Vito's wife believed her husband's assurances that these were evil slander.
The most egregious case was the story that happened on the set of the movie "Welcome, or Neighbors No Entry." The director and producer of the film found the actor's twin sisters Aldridge, who also starred in this film, in the room. The girls splashed half-naked in the jacuzzi, the room was a mess, Denny opened the door in one dressing gown.
Rhea Perlman did not believe for a long time what was written about her husband. However, in 2012, her patience ran out and she filed for divorce. Only then did Danny realize that he had lost the only woman who truly loved him. He asked for forgiveness, and Rhea forgave him.