Because women are raised with a ridiculous standard for our looks while being trained to be subservient to the most successful men. Thank God times have changed. We can be successful too.
@@amourtoujours779 It goes back to a man's ability to produce children for a lifetime versus most women having menopuase in their 40s and 50s. It may not be right, but that's the way it is. David Foster just fathered a child at 71.
I follow a lot of models from around her time, and they re all maturing naturally. I notice it's more actresses that go the full plastic surgery route.
This is why you never rely on a man for your financial security. Best lesson my mom ever taught me. Edited to add that I can’t believe I’m still getting snarky comments a year later. She gave control of her assets to him and he screwed her over. As a divorce paralegal, I have seen this scenario more times than I can count.
my mother tried so hard to pound that in to my head as a young girl. I wouldn't listen. I married at 18 and I have been married for 38 yrs. I would be hapless, helpless, and hopeless if something were to happen to my husband. My health is bad. Oh, how I wish I would have listened to her and got an education and not relied on my husband.
If you realized what the family court custody practices were no woman with a brain would ever marry a man again in this country or any other that had Colonial histories. If you have to battle a man in court that you were never married to? They can't coerce you into unbalanced, unfair and/or unsafe practices surrounding visitation or custody. But if you were married? They can strip you completely of visitation, parenting rights, and unlimited sums of money. You can lose your liberty indefinitely, and there's not a damn thing to do about it because you signed the BIRTH CERTIFICATE. It's a contract with the US Government.
She is a very genuine person. She's gotten her heart broken but now she is going to have an amazing new life, adventures, new love. I wish her the best. Beautiful women in her 50's. Live life to the full Paulina!!!
@@krugerisking1 Dude, you're literally everywhere attacking Paulina and other women. What's the matter, little girl, you have mommy issues? Or women won't give you the time of day? Poor you. My tip for you; Spend more time in a therapists office and less time online.
She didn't deserve that. Couples always have their issues and faults, but her money was still in their accounts so it wasn't right of him to keep her from her own money too.
He had four other children and also disinherited his two oldest sons, whom he never saw when they were children. He divorced their mom when she was 6 months pregnant.
This woman is something special .... Ric O should have left her everything.... she gave him the best years of her life .... she’s the beauty he’s a beast!!!
@@cynthiarothschild9179 One time, he could've gotten that and more from anyone else. If she meant anything to him, his will would've reflected that. Let's face it, she just wasn't an asset in his life and deserves exactly what he left her with, which is a big ole fat goose egg.
@@travelseatsyellowlab I guess no one knows the dynamics of a relationship and we can only assume... no one knows but these 2 for sure my opinion she was a beautiful woman they had children and she was with him 32 years I don’t know 🤷♀️ she also was a high profile model who’s money was invested in the marriage... I think it was mean spirited on his part but again I don’t know what infractions led him to do this ...
I hope she can regain her sense of security & personal power back. Even though it's happened later in life, I hope she rises stronger & happier than before.
@@tinal3382 If you're going to be abusive towards someone you'd make sure they don't have the power to retaliate against you. He was in full control over their entire finances. A cruel person wouldn't allow that because they know it can bite them in the ass. Abusers like to be in control of the situation. I think Paulina genuinely loved him and genuinely cared for him. Their marriage wasn't perfect (you don't get a divorce if it is), and this whole thing could have just been a case of him changing his will in the emotional aftermath of the divorce, thinking he had all the time in the world to change it back if he changed his mind, but then he died in his sleep.
Her sons actually made her beg others for food? Wtf? They should have shared their cut from the will!!! She brought them into this world. I think Rick really screwed her after 30 years!! She left her modeling career for him and left a lot of money on the table in doing so. Not cool!
@@toddlavigne6441 Models don't earn as much as you think and there is prostitution involved. It's not a criticism, it is a fact. Same goes for all kinds of celebs. Make no mistake of it.
I'm sure there was many things going on in their relationship that Paulina has not talked about and Ric obviously can't now. It's almost never a one-sided street when it comes to the demise of a marriage. There's plenty of blame to go around from both parties. Lesson learned- keep your own money and either invest it or spend it as you please as an adult. From there, you have no reason to regret what happens.
My situation is so similar. I took care of my father through two bouts of cancer, the second of which ended his life. When the throat cancer took his voice I was his voice. He was deaf. So, I would translate all of his phone calls, him writing on a dry erase board what he wanted to say and I would write the caller’s questions and remarks. When he needed pain meds I was the one who arranged everything. Four days after the first visit I found him dead in his room. Pretty traumatic. Yet, not as traumatic as the next day when I found out he had left me out of his will entirely. Everything went to another member of the family and her children. Of course, unlike what I would do, she refused to share any of the millions. The whole thing has left me scarred and bitter. Paulina, I genuinely feel your pain.
He was married three times & had six kids. Two with each wife, his band mates didn’t even know about his previous marriages, he cuts his wife of thirty years out of his will, not a very nice man in my opinion. Lesson to all women; get a prenup. Stay strong PP
Yeah, and he was married when he met her. It's funny how we're supposed to forget. Prime examples: Rupert Murdoch's wife Anna went bananas when he left her for Wendy Deng, but she thought it was okay to extricate him from his first wife. Same with Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. Newman's first wife was treated as though she was nothing. I guess nice people won't leave their spouse for you. You reap what you sow.
In Paulina's case, she had a very successful modeling career and had her OWN money; she's not whining about her husband leaving her out of the Will, she's claiming what is rightfully hers because she contributed to their wealth during their marriage. I hope she keeps her head high and wish her much joy 🙏
She earned during her career about a 100 millions in todays money...she gave him all that and best years and beauty of her life and the ugly punk left her out of hes will...Unbelievable!!!...Im 100% with her.
happed to me at a lower $$ level. Ex stole all 1m he somehow managed to take from joint trust and I’d been a 50% contributor in the marriage. This was in an European country and so the judges could be bought and also he was very well-connected. Thankfully 15 years on I recover through hard work a small inheritance and learning to rely on my own. I wish her well but I think she needs to focus on some therapy to deal with these issues. It has taken me many years to see things from a different light. When you were betrayed and your health insurance cut and kicked to the curb you finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. I hope that for her.
@@willnill7946 They were legally separated yet living in the same house. So Paulina could continue to care for him. He also disinherited 2 of his children from a previous marriage. He was a very difficult personality with decades of substance abuse issues. Yet she stuck by him... He financially absorbed all of her many millions she earned during the marriage. A vindictive guy.
This story is all too common, unfortunately. Every grown woman needs to know where her money is, how to manage it and how to grow it, even if she’s in a solid, loving relationship. I’ve always said, they should teach money management in school. All the best to Paulina.
Its much more common for a man to be cleaned out in divorce and lose everything. Its much more common that the man makes the wealth while the wife spends her days at the spa and getting facial treatments. Ric made it known he felt abandoned by her when he got ill. He did it to make a point that he was upset with her.
Nope. I made my Husband PLENTY of money. Whatever he came in with when we got married, I have increased it 7X’s. If that isn’t’ worth something, then I don’t know what is. However, on his part, he has stuck by me when I got ill, and didn’t bail out like I’ve seen so many.
Ric Ocasek left a rotting impression of himself through this entire thing. He was much older than Paulina, and she gave him her youth. How he went out and left Paulina is unforgettable and has left a lasting legacy.
UPDATE: For anyone that's interested in October 2021 she was given 1/3 of his estate by a New York State Probate Court despite her late husband's attempts to cut her out of his will entirely.
I got no insurance when my husband died all went to his 12 year old son. My attorney said I could fight him but I didn't want to sue a 12 year old. So it is possible.
@@clarisahernandez5280 I don't know where you live or what the situation was between you and your late husband. I mean I don't know if you were still married or divorced. In many places you're entitled to a portion of his estate. Yes you should contest his will with your lawyer.
@@travelseatsyellowlab well stated and no one is "here" to tell the other side of the story. I find this continuation of her money lust, over the top. Way over the top.
Shame on Paulina - she separated from Ric because he couldn't meet her needs because he had become old and ill and moved on with her boyfriend Ed Solomon. She is no grieving widow. They were estranged for years. Why don't you read this: www.showbiz411.com/2019/11/08/exclusive-ric-ocasek-was-diagnosed-with-cancer-just-before-his-death-resented-estranged-wife-paulina-porizkovas-boyfriend-ed-solomon
I was married for 35 happy yrs. He abandoned his entire family & his life-long friends for his co-worker. Got the NY Judge in his back pocket. NY Judges do illegal things: they're protected by something called "qualified immunity", so if the Judge wants to illegally side with your cheating husband, he will & you WILL GET NOTHING. Men stick together, when they hit their 60s & 70s. Paulina is just one of many of us devoted women, that this happened to.
@@carlapereirarodrigues Paulina said, herself, that she MERGED her money with her husbands. That meant that her money became her husband's money, when he died. So she had NO rights to HER OWN money. Try to understand the corrupt NY Judges. They've been getting away with their illegal court decisions for YEARS. Women are left without their OWN money, Assuredly, Husbands will do this to you...& it will be supported 1000% by NY Judges. There exists no "lets do whats legally fair" in male run NY courts. That disappeared years ago.
@@carlapereirarodrigues NY State is the most corrupt state in the entire USA. It's run by thieving Judges & cut throat lawyers. I paid over $200,000.00 to my lawyers.....they were powerless against the corrupt NY Judge. You will lose your former husband AND all your 30+ yrs. of your own earnered life time of retirement money. And Alimony? If the Judge says "no", you get NONE. In NY state it's like that, not other states. I spent my life providing for my family & former husband. My husband was living a double life & opened up secret bank accounts with our marital money for his co-worker/lover. I'd no idea the methodical planning over many years that a former husband will do, to destroy their entire family & friends. They flip a switch & never care if they ever hear from you again, even though he called me on the phone 3 times a day since 1984....poof....he was gone from everyone's life. It happens to women. All the time. In NY state, where Judges allow it.
@@HelenTudor-Douglas she merged her money WITH his which means their combined amount now belongs to both of them , she didnt give it to him , her money didnt become his money .
I adore her. Well rounded woman. I hope she stays grounded and happy. Don’t give up Paulina. I think she should model for big brands again. As women have to stay in the workforce longer we are wearing makeup and spending money on clothing. She would be a great model for anything really. She’s still stunning!
Exactly. Just have a joint bank account where you both transfer an equal (relative to your incomes) sum to that covers your shared utility bills, food, mortgage or rent, holidays, etc. And have your own separate accounts with the rest of your own incomes so you never have fights about buying stuff you want for yourself. And that way nobody can take from you what you already manage on your own.
Or maybe more women who didn’t abandon their men when they were sick or in a bad spot? You’re assuming far too much from only one POV (the one that is interested in being perceived as the victim)
I've loved Paulina from the beginning of her career ~ for being such a relatable honest human. She never wavered from that, and it's honestly not a common trait among super stardom. I hope she finds a perfect soulmate who nurtures her full spirit and makes her feel genuinely loved. She's earned that happiness after a lifetime of dedication as mom and wife.
What she is saying is absolutely true about finances. ALWAYS have a separate account that you can put money in for yourself in case there is an emergency or unforeseen event. After all, you are paying taxes on that money, so you should be able to invest it or spend it. But this is something you and your spouse need to discuss BEFORE you get married. Before you take your vows, sit down with a financial manager--even if it's at your bank. It never hurts to be prepared, especially when it comes to money. I pray that she wins this battle. Many blessings to her on her new journey in life.
@@user-ht9oc7gw1f I like this part "men will look out for their own best interest not yours, they won’t care what happens to you in the end " this is true though, you think your partner will do things in your interest but it's scary knowing they will only look out for themselves.
He was a covert narcissist. She didn't realize that, and that is why he said he was abandoned. When you don't do what they want you are the enemy. Even if you are nit.
Somebody else here said Ric was a narcissist. Well, he betrayed her rejecting her and wanting a divorce then betrayed Paulina AGAIN with the will. Very sad how good people are treated. You can get screwed over even when you are beautiful & famous.
@@krugerisking1 Anybody can be a narcissist!! You can be ugly, old, poor--it does NOT matter. You should read, study up a little on the topic BEFORE making your uneducated comments and sounding stupid.
@@yarnpower yes, thank you. That is the point I wanted to make. She put her earnings into that marriage and she raised her children. I know without a doubt that my children would both have given me at least half. Of course, it would come out to about $3.50, but my kids would have given me that $1.75.
Right like what kind of mother/wife she is for her family to leave her like that. OR what kind of husband and kids she had like they seem all to be douche. But there are always three sides of a story 🤷🏼♂️
@@saltylavender7096 Dont get mad at OP. Those words cane diretcly from her mouth. Why would she say those things in that interview implying that her own sons wouldnt even go out of their way to help their own mother. Maybe she just wants to look like the victim here. 🤦🏻♀️
You can love someone for 35 years. You can contribute to the finances that sustain the family. You can take care of them in their final days. Yet, out of spite he can ignore all the love, sacrifice, and investment, of 35 years, and cut you off from all financial support including your own contributions. This really has me questioning the character of this man. This level of spite didn’t just materialize. She was probably mistreated often.
It suffices to look at her face. Didn't want to bring this up , as i feel sad for her but i think she has aged faster in the last decade or so, probably as a result of worries and unhappy life. She doesn't deserve it.
@@krugerisking1 Well well well... here you are AGAIN. You're a sad little man-child who hates women. What's the matter? Delve deep. Did your ex leave you and upgrade? Or did you not get enough love and attention from your mommy? Do tell...
@@avgonyma1 She is still beautiful, and she is so intelligent. Wrinkles are not so horrible, better than Botox face. How could Ocasek do that do that to her, his sons' mother???
@@mimlo7534 i didn't say a woman's worth is in not having wrinkles but she does look older than she probably would, based on her age and genes. She looks older due to worries she had to go trough, based on what he did to her. Absolutely she doesn't deserve it and she was too high quality (good) person for him to deserve. He got the best deal out of it (unwarranted). Just a selfish A-hole. Yes, some people don't have it in them to incorporate other people and their feelings into their decisions. What he did is unfathomable to most people. Good people like her should learn to estimate people's characters better and ultimately establish ways of protecting themselves. I know this is hard to implement when you love someone. But it's good to develop self-care and to have a boundary when you become more important than someone else (compromising on good treatment makes you lose yourself eventually).
I agree! She's been very strong, and held her head high and fought for what should have been hers. She never debased or denigrated Ric, even after what he did in his last will & testament. She has a lot of class. Team Paulina all the way.
Apparently, I heard this new term that I never realized is SO true. It’s called financial abuse. Sounds exactly what he did to this beautiful, giving, faithful woman. I’m so sorry she had to go through this incredible betrayal even as she was grieving the loss of her husband and the one who betrayed her. May God comfort, provide for her in such amazing ways that makes her laugh with joy and strengthen her all around. May she feel God’s hugs!
Financial Abuse is very real. In fact in almost all situations where there is Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence and Narcissistic Abuse, Financial Abuse constitutes just one of the many forms of abuse that is inflicted. It can be inflicted by both men and women, but it's usually inflicted mostly against women. Women of Paulina's era were expected to conform to different social norms, but thank goodness for decades now women are becoming more and more financially responsible and independent, but never the less, this form of spousal abuse still goes on. Spend some time in the Domestic Abuse pages on Facebook and you quickly see how controlling and manipulative abusers are especially with money :'(
She was the side chick to the guy that died before he divorced his wife for this model... He was like 45 and she was 21, maybe you need to reconsider your position
BS. If you give me free dinner for 20 years you don’t owe me another 10. She deserved nothing, her whole life was paid by someone else. My god the entitlement
This lady is and always will be gorgeous inside and out. If I were a film director, I would have her in film work immediately. With all of her life experiences, she would have a cornucopia of life experiences to bring to drama and comedy. I can think of so many directors and producers that would be a great fit.
She dated playwright, screenwriter and film director, Aaron Sorkin, winner of 3 Academy Awards who just wrapped Being the Ricardos. (They were dating earlier this year when he was nominated for another Academy Award, and they broke up not too long after.) You could hardly get a better opportunity than that if you were trying to get into acting.
@@catherineclinton911 all she was trying to do was get into his wallet, that's why he had his fun with her, then threw her to the streets where she belongs
Such a beautiful woman. I remember her from her younger days as a top model. What a shocker to hear what she is going through. She HAS come full circle back to the beginning. She WILL thrive again. God Bless Her!
I’m grateful to see people honestly discussing when they are grieving and experiencing difficulty. Often it seems we are encouraged to not talk about anything except massive success and being incredibly happy, which is just bs.
Whomever is recipient of the estate can fix this and bequeath her a settlement. He clearly was not a good person for doing this and well...might be a bit toasty where he’s settled.
@@krugerisking1 What a terrible thing to say about her! BTW.. Don't know why she even married that ugly looking guy in the first place.. He turned out to be nothing but an SOB.
It's funny interacting with women in their 20s and 30s because they can't fathom the day when youth, beauty and time are no longer their assets. It's so important for women to be financially aware and independent even while married.
As a kid, I’ve always thought she was the most beautiful woman on earth (after mom of course), and had her ad posters all over my room. I grew up, and I still think she’s this gorgeous woman. Really sorry her husband did that to her. Bless her.
I'm really sorry she abandoned him on his death bed, then humiliated him by going on talk shows with her boyfriend while they were still married dragging his name through the mud.
Who knows what was in the mind of Ric. I am stunned that he even rejected her after all those married years. I think that then should have been a red flag for Paulina to grab her share and move on. Alas, she stayed on with a man who betrayed her AGAIN.
@@brianramirez8255 Sure however you may not be aware but natural beautiful people who dont modify themselves with distortions will always be beautiful compared to others their age. This type of beauty is ageless.
@@repurposedart9897 true is he beautiful compared to most 56 year old women. but even an average 20 is more beautiful. eg beautiful for 70 means little
Authentic beautiful woman. I think he cut her out of the will because he was jealous of her being so much younger clearly a beauty forever. His star had faded. Hers was / is still shining.
My father did that to me a long time ago. No reason. Probably because he heated so much of my mother.It was so much devastating and heartbreaking. I have no words to describe it. So clearly ,i understand every single moment she passes through. Stay strong!!!! And everybody who being in such situation stay strong too!!!!
When I was a teenager, she was hot property. I remember the Estee Lauder campaigns featuring her and I thought she was the most beautiful woman in the world for her time. I thought she far outshone the other Super Models of that era, yet didn't get quite the acclaim they did. He was older and creepy - and I think most of the world wondered how he could have landed the most beautiful woman in the world. Once they married, she seemed to not be so visible. That's something else that insecure abusers do too - they like to lock their princess up in a tower so that no one else can try to whisk her away. I pray she gets more modelling work; women around the world need role models like Paulina to show that ageing is a natural part of life and it can be done both beautifully and gracefully. I'm so over this concept that women have an expiry date, especially when we are expected to have careers, contribute equally with finances, try to raise families, etc. We like to believe we have equality, but we don't, we're still a long way off.
She and I come from the same era. You married a person. You merged everything and you trusted them. Especially after 25 yrs of marriage you think you know the situation. Then your life implodes. You find out you didn’t have what you thought you had with that person. That the spouse you loved betrayed you in ways you couldn’t ever have imagined. Now your 50+ plus and having to start over. You have to lean on friends and family just to eat and survive. It’s the greats mindf*ck you’ll hopefully never experience.
I went almost the same thing when my husband died. Found out six months after he passed. I felt betrayed and broken. He passed away before the papers could be signed.
She is so right! Women need to be masters of their own finance AND this age thing really stinks! How come Sean Connery and Clint Eastwood at 75 years and more could still be considered 'sexy' but a woman at 50, 52...is disgusting or only good to be grandma???
Cause that's natutre... a man can sirev children into very old age. That's why women think George Clooney is or or Rick Springfield are hot still at 60 or 70... like an old lion still on hismthrone leading the pride. The chicks are still hot for him only to matte while he's still the strongest and smartest and still on top. A fit man well featured man will still have bullets, not blanks in the chamber able to germinated a much younger still ripe/fertile flowers. Women are not fertile anymore as soon as their mid fourties to a few years later. The sexual attractivrnesd window for females is quite short compared to males. That's all nature, and how the human brain is programmed for reproduction. After mid 30's, or children a woman is not a sweet piece of fresh ripe fruit. Sexy.. "sex" is about reproduction not the Hollywood fictionalized social construct modern western society has created.
@@galaxyglitterlatte4664 Maybe sexy to woman in hopes of cheating nature... but not to men. That's just nature, it always wins we are just a part of it not the contoler of it.
@@ErnieDouglas men’s sperm quality diminishes after age 40, and the chances of birth defects and chromosomal abnormalities increase, even when the man’s female partner is at the prime of her fertility. It would not be in a young woman’s best interest to mate with an older man with decreased fertility. The vast majority of young women want a partner roughly their own age. Most women in their 20s and 30s perceive a man in his early 40s as too old. Old men are not attractive or sexy-their money is.
@@lovely7983 She said it was love at first sight - they were together for 30 years and had two children. I'd challenge your opinion on what constitutes suitability.
One thing I find interesting about Ric Ocasek is that he had been married three times. Each time he married he had two children. His marriages lasted 8 years, 17 years, and 30 years. Paulina was his last wife. She was with him the longest. I just can’t believe he treated her so badly at the end. I think he was a complicated and a difficult guy to live with. He even cut two of his kids out of his will. I have always liked Paulina. I hope she finds new love, career success, and happiness in the years ahead. She’s still genuine, relatable, and beautiful as ever.
Hold up! You have two sons by that man and he left all the monies to them. You should not have had to ask for a diam or a dollar from anybody because you have those two boys. If your sons are not stepping up to the plate and taking care of you then you have lousy sons. My suggestion to you is put your pride aside and let your son's do what they're supposed to do and take care of you. Before my parents passed away I took care of my mom and dad because that's what I was supposed to do as a daughter. I would never let my mother or father beg or borrow from anybody as long as I had it. Whatever my parents needed I was there for them and proud to do it.
She left him and was already dating somebody else she never part off The CarsShe didn’t even live with him anymore she just went to go check on him because he was sick She broke his heart
Don’t buy her story she’s a very self-centered woman to drag his name through the mud she should ask her new boyfriend to buy groceries because she had a boyfriend while they were still married
As a 90s teen, she was my inspiration. I wanted to be her/look like her. Such a classic beauty, inside & out. I had a douchebag husband who used to make me feel guilty for EVERYTHING, then abandoned me while pregnant to cheat with a ton of women & pro's, even had a kid with one!! Men can be really two-faced/sneaky. Luckily, Ive been with an amazing guy for 6 years now. Hang in there Paulina, you will get over it and be better for it you gorgeous woman!!
@@arielaava2102 Hmm, here's some Red Flags: * Don't trust ppl who shower you with compliments right away and want to know everything about you * People who treat/talk badly about other people (i.e. waiters, homeless, ex's, etc) * Usually people who never accept blame/responsibility for anything or apologize for their own mistakes * People who have toxic best friends (water finds its own level etc) * People who lie or cheat in small ways (usually extends to all facets of their life) * When someone tries to talk smack about loving people in your life (they want to isolate you or cause rifts) * People who have serious addictions (smoking/drinking/gambling/lying/promiscous etc) as it shows a lack of self-control and boundaries * People who constantly drag you down (make you feel drained/anxious/angry/upset) * People who try to lower your own standards/question your morality & ethics * People who ask a lot of you but disappear whenever you need anything * People who have bad relationships with everyone in their life (parents, exes, etc) * People who are OTT/superficial/self-obsessed as they lack any real substance or character and are fair-weather friends * "Actions speak louder than words". A lot of people promise a lot but don't back it up with actions when reality hits * People who can't handle seeing you when you are down, they only want the A+ version of you. A lot of my friends ghosted me after my life went down the 🚽 as they only wanted "fun me" and couldn't handle drama or serious problems Phew, hope that helps!! 😉🤞👍
I remember flipping through the channels one day and I stopped on Suze Orman's program about financials. She was taking questions from the audience. This was maybe 20 years ago, and I am positive that her advice would still be the same today. Someone asked, "When you get married, should you create one account by combining your money?" She said, "NO! There should 3 accounts. You should have your own account, his account and a joint account. The joint account, you guys figure out how much each puts in per paycheck and from here, pay the main bills". I am sure people divorcing 20yrs ago and suddenly becoming single in their mature years has not changed. And the statistics remain the same today. By having your own account and money, you will not be financially lost.
Props for her natural face. Nothing wrong with being 55 and looking 55, instead of a frozen, overcooked kidney bean . More to this story I'm sure. They were divorcing. Something went wrong. She probably did abandon/betray him in one way or another for him to do that. The guilty often like to portray themselves as the victims
She should be able to fight that crap...if she put in money into his whatever she should have documents of deposit on it and take his estate to court..that’s bull sheet!!!
I thought the divorce was way in the past, I think she can fight this because the divorce was not finalized and they were on good terms so there is no reason why he would be motivated to do this. She was caring for him.
Yes, that is my thought! Also remember they were in divorce proceedings and that may be why he did that! She, being a knowledgeable woman should have been in discussion with her attorney about division of assets in the marriage! They should be able to go back and track her earnings as well and certainly attain some wealth there also, the divorce was not finalized and what are the state laws of their lives as far as division of marital assets! A lot to be discussing with her lawyers! What about money from the sale of their home recently sold! Did she get that money! As for her children, please, do not rely on them! Money is money and people are people! Blood relations do not always count! I know this first hand!
I saw her at an autograph signing session in the late 80’s and she still just as stunning as she was back then. My bestie went to see The Cars around the same time and they left the concert halfway through because he was completely lifeless on stage. I guess some things never change.
I Feel That She Can Still Be Relevant Today And Continue Her Modeling And Cosmetic Journey For The Older Ladies That Relate More To Her Than Those "Artificial" Twenty-Something Models.
I know exactly what she’s going through. My own parents and all of my grandparents also left me nothing when they all died. My parents and grandparents treated me like a tenant. They made me pay all of the bills and made false promises to me about them giving me money and the house. What bothers me the most out of life is, why have children, give them your last name and end up giving them nothing at the end. Actors Tony Curtis, Jerry Lewis, Bing Crosby and Joan Crawford gave nothing to there kids. What’s great about my life now is I have no one to argue and fight with.
@@christinathom5528 It doesn’t matter how old I am. When my relatives and my former friends were around many years ago, they were always causing me nothing but trouble and problems and binging there drama into my life and I am so glad that none of them are in my life anymore. I have no one to argue with, no one to fight with, no one to call me bad names, no one to talk bad about me, I don’t owe anyone any money and I have no one to ask me for any money. No one to bother me for a favor. I am truly happy now. Here is some advice: If your relatives and your friends drive you crazy, don’t argue with them, just stay quiet, get two suitcases, pack up your things and move out of that atmosphere and move far, far away from them and start a whole new life.
Does anyone remember when the two got together back in the day? People couldn't believe she was with him. And to think she blew off the rumors of him being a bad guy and the judgments on his looks (I know, I know...but it was what people said) to be with him and he treated her like that just blows my mind.
I remember, in the early 80s my mom thought he was a creep...idk if it was her intuition or just being superficially judgemental, but she was validated cause she thought it was extra creepy he left his pregnant wife for an 18yr Paulina. I was like 5 or 6 then, but I watched their music videos and liked their late 70s/early 80s stuff, so I would ask questions cause that one video kinda freaked me out as a kid..You might think
@@amc2510 Maybe she did abandon him, then he called her out, then she felt guilty( or worried about the will) and decided to stay. He was obviously pissed about something,
We can only judge by the story we hear from her and the facts remain that she was with him and by his side for 35 years. But if we do hear something negative, whatever it may be, infidelity/physical or verbal abuse/or whatever else it may be, humanism allows for tolerance and she should not have been treated in this manner. I will add that this lady is all class.
I always adored her. She wasn't a pretty face with nothing in her head. She's smart and "real". She's very open and honest and she's not trying to pretend she's 25. She's gorgeous inside and out.
Sad that ALL I think of when I think of Ric Ocasek is what a selfish bastard he was for doing this. She didn't deserve that shit, and WHY was he able to legally do it? They were not divorced yet. And she was caring for him?! What an asshole.
Boy, this is just like Jerry Lewis's first family being cutout ... Joan Crawford 's family being cutout... I guess being part of any high profile person has its downsides.
First, that wallpaper in her place is just gorgeous! Ooh I would like that in my home. Obviously, more importantly, the matter at hand of Rick leaving her out of his will truly speaks to the immaturity of people when they are hurt/angry. How painful that must have been to find out especially when SHE was the one caring for him in his last days! I have always seem Paulina as a down to earth beautiful woman! Back in the day when she was a top supermodel I remember thinking how absolutely gorgeous she was ( and IS ) but when I first saw her interviewed way back then I saw that she appeared to be just as beautiful on the inside & always wondered, in my shallow brain at the time - what was it about Ric Ocasek that drew her to him - cuz it certainly wasn't his looks. When I got older and a bit wiser and I saw that their relationship had lasted - I knew it was obviously much deeper for them to have been together for such a long time - especially in their world - it just proved to me even more what a genuine person she was that even at such a young age she saw beyond what he looked like! I wish her and her children well ♥
Save the tears for someone else....She had godlike beauty and sold her looks for big $$$ when she was young and lived an incredible life while her husband kept her famous and living in luxury..
She is older and still a beauty. Most women in their 20's do not light a candle to Paulina. I wish her the best.
@@amourtoujours779 politicians want the production of..... votes
Because women are raised with a ridiculous standard for our looks while being trained to be subservient to the most successful men. Thank God times have changed. We can be successful too.
@@amourtoujours779 Sexism. Misogyny
@@amourtoujours779 It goes back to a man's ability to produce children for a lifetime versus most women having menopuase in their 40s and 50s. It may not be right, but that's the way it is. David Foster just fathered a child at 71.
Amour Toujours misogynists.....
He didn't break you Paulina. He never will. You are strong. Keep shining your light💗
Refreshing to see a celebrity with a moving face again.
And she looks phenomenal
I follow a lot of models from around her time, and they re all maturing naturally. I notice it's more actresses that go the full plastic surgery route.
Isn't that the truth, she's still beautiful, maybe even more.
I agree. That plastic, contoured, expressionless look is frankly, creepy.
LOL!
This is why you never rely on a man for your financial security. Best lesson my mom ever taught me.
Edited to add that I can’t believe I’m still getting snarky comments a year later. She gave control of her assets to him and he screwed her over. As a divorce paralegal, I have seen this scenario more times than I can count.
my mother tried so hard to pound that in to my head as a young girl. I wouldn't listen. I married at 18 and I have been married for 38 yrs. I would be hapless, helpless, and hopeless if something were to happen to my husband. My health is bad. Oh, how I wish I would have listened to her and got an education and not relied on my husband.
Yes thats exactly what I tell my girls
She had her own money...he controlled that...big mistake
She made her own money.
If you realized what the family court custody practices were no woman with a brain would ever marry a man again in this country or any other that had Colonial histories. If you have to battle a man in court that you were never married to? They can't coerce you into unbalanced, unfair and/or unsafe practices surrounding visitation or custody. But if you were married? They can strip you completely of visitation, parenting rights, and unlimited sums of money. You can lose your liberty indefinitely, and there's not a damn thing to do about it because you signed the BIRTH CERTIFICATE. It's a contract with the US Government.
She is a very genuine person. She's gotten her heart broken but now she is going to have an amazing new life, adventures, new love. I wish her the best. Beautiful women in her 50's. Live life to the full Paulina!!!
She’ll find a good man that actually deserves her. I have no doubt. ❤️
Yah, i wish her the best! I know what it is....
@@krugerisking1 Dude, you're literally everywhere attacking Paulina and other women. What's the matter, little girl, you have mommy issues? Or women won't give you the time of day? Poor you. My tip for you; Spend more time in a therapists office and less time online.
@@edithcarter3554 Leave her alone with that "She'll find a good man BS".
FYI.. You can be happy without a man in your life!
No she’s not 😂
I like her a lot. A real grounded woman. She’s someone I’d want to be friends with.
I don't think she's grounded, she is honest which is great though.
Ric said she abandoned him. She must have done something really upsetting for Ric to cut her out of his will.
That was so cold hearted of him....she made huge$$$,,,where is that? Did he spend it?
Me too
This goes to prove that Ric was as ugly inside as he was outside;
Ha, ha, this really made me laugh!!
So true! Hideously ugly!
His looks are proportionate to his personality
Or that the gold digger should have signed a prenup.
Yep
She didn't deserve that. Couples always have their issues and faults, but her money was still in their accounts so it wasn't right of him to keep her from her own money too.
They weren’t a couple any more
@@justlearning6371 It was her money.
@@raspberrykissable she spent it doing cocaine
@@justlearning6371 what????
I believe in separate bank accts.
That was real shitty of him to do that to the woman who spend so many years by his side and is also the mother of his children.
He had four other children and also disinherited his two oldest sons, whom he never saw when they were children. He divorced their mom when she was 6 months pregnant.
Agreed
@@KissMyBiscuits There’s a clue. What a waste of space.
No it wasn't. It was brilliant. More married men should do the same.
@@nymike06 and if it was done to men I bet you'll be the first one to cry foul lmaoooo
This woman is something special .... Ric O should have left her everything.... she gave him the best years of her life .... she’s the beauty he’s a beast!!!
Was she cheating on her husband?
@@travelseatsyellowlab never heard that he was 20 years older and they were together 30 + years .....not sure?
Quite frankly she was with him since 19
He was 75 she was 54 come on now if she slept with him one night she deserved half of everything 😊
@@cynthiarothschild9179 One time, he could've gotten that and more from anyone else. If she meant anything to him, his will would've reflected that. Let's face it, she just wasn't an asset in his life and deserves exactly what he left her with, which is a big ole fat goose egg.
@@travelseatsyellowlab I guess no one knows the dynamics of a relationship and we can only assume... no one knows but these 2 for sure my opinion she was a beautiful woman they had children and she was with him 32 years I don’t know 🤷♀️ she also was a high profile model who’s money was invested in the marriage... I think it was mean spirited on his part but again I don’t know what infractions led him to do this ...
I hope she can regain her sense of security & personal power back. Even though it's happened later in life, I hope she rises stronger & happier than before.
With all the millions they both made, how could she ever have lost any sense of SECURITY? Personal power, maybe, but security??
NOT GOOD ENOUGH - she needs to have access to the money he and SHE created. NO PIECE OF PAPER should be able to negate her right to this !!!
@@cara7356 She quit working years ago to raise her kids. She was financially dependent. She was caring for him during his illness. He was very cruel.
@@jessiejoseph1093 or maybe SHE was the one who was cruel... we really don’t know what happens when the cameras are off and behind closed doors
@@tinal3382 If you're going to be abusive towards someone you'd make sure they don't have the power to retaliate against you. He was in full control over their entire finances. A cruel person wouldn't allow that because they know it can bite them in the ass. Abusers like to be in control of the situation. I think Paulina genuinely loved him and genuinely cared for him. Their marriage wasn't perfect (you don't get a divorce if it is), and this whole thing could have just been a case of him changing his will in the emotional aftermath of the divorce, thinking he had all the time in the world to change it back if he changed his mind, but then he died in his sleep.
Her sons actually made her beg others for food? Wtf? They should have shared their cut from the will!!! She brought them into this world. I think Rick really screwed her after 30 years!! She left her modeling career for him and left a lot of money on the table in doing so. Not cool!
Same thing i was thinking about her kids. So sad.
Was she seeing other people?
She earned millions of money modelling. Why she trusted that asshole makes no sense.
@@toddlavigne6441 Models don't earn as much as you think and there is prostitution involved. It's not a criticism, it is a fact. Same goes for all kinds of celebs. Make no mistake of it.
I'm sure there was many things going on in their relationship that Paulina has not talked about and Ric obviously can't now. It's almost never a one-sided street when it comes to the demise of a marriage. There's plenty of blame to go around from both parties. Lesson learned- keep your own money and either invest it or spend it as you please as an adult. From there, you have no reason to regret what happens.
My situation is so similar. I took care of my father through two bouts of cancer, the second of which ended his life. When the throat cancer took his voice I was his voice. He was deaf. So, I would translate all of his phone calls, him writing on a dry erase board what he wanted to say and I would write the caller’s questions and remarks. When he needed pain meds I was the one who arranged everything. Four days after the first visit I found him dead in his room. Pretty traumatic. Yet, not as traumatic as the next day when I found out he had left me out of his will entirely. Everything went to another member of the family and her children. Of course, unlike what I would do, she refused to share any of the millions. The whole thing has left me scarred and bitter. Paulina, I genuinely feel your pain.
He was married three times & had six kids. Two with each wife, his band mates didn’t even know about his previous
marriages, he cuts his wife of thirty years out of his will, not a very nice man in my opinion. Lesson to all women; get a prenup. Stay strong PP
Prenup or shack up
Yeah, and he was married when he met her. It's funny how we're supposed to forget. Prime examples: Rupert Murdoch's wife Anna went bananas when he left her for Wendy Deng, but she thought it was okay to extricate him from his first wife. Same with Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. Newman's first wife was treated as though she was nothing. I guess nice people won't leave their spouse for you. You reap what you sow.
Have your own money and place stay single !!!!!
Noella Rash, his band mates knew about at least one previous marriage because he would have visitation with the children...
He always seemed like a creep to me.
In Paulina's case, she had a very successful modeling career and had her OWN money; she's not whining about her husband leaving her out of the Will, she's claiming what is rightfully hers because she contributed to their wealth during their marriage. I hope she keeps her head high and wish her much joy 🙏
She was a very successful model in the 80's and 90's
She earned during her career about a 100 millions in todays money...she gave him all that and best years and beauty of her life and the ugly punk left her out of hes will...Unbelievable!!!...Im 100% with her.
happed to me at a lower $$ level. Ex stole all 1m he somehow managed to take from joint trust and I’d been a 50% contributor in the marriage. This was in an European country and so the judges could be bought and also he was very well-connected. Thankfully 15 years on I recover through hard work a small inheritance and learning to rely on my own. I wish her well but I think she needs to focus on some therapy to deal with these issues. It has taken me many years to see things from a different light. When you were betrayed and your health insurance cut and kicked to the curb you finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. I hope that for her.
You know they were divorced because of her cheating right
@@willnill7946 They were legally separated yet living in the same house. So Paulina could continue to care for him. He also disinherited 2 of his children from a previous marriage. He was a very difficult personality with decades of substance abuse issues. Yet she stuck by him... He financially absorbed all of her many millions she earned during the marriage. A vindictive guy.
This story is all too common, unfortunately. Every grown woman needs to know where her money is, how to manage it and how to grow it, even if she’s in a solid, loving relationship. I’ve always said, they should teach money management in school. All the best to Paulina.
Its much more common for a man to be cleaned out in divorce and lose everything. Its much more common that the man makes the wealth while the wife spends her days at the spa and getting facial treatments. Ric made it known he felt abandoned by her when he got ill. He did it to make a point that he was upset with her.
Nope. I made my Husband PLENTY of money. Whatever he came in with when we got married, I have increased it 7X’s. If that isn’t’ worth something, then I don’t know what is. However, on his part, he has stuck by me when I got ill, and didn’t bail out like I’ve seen so many.
@@Kuulei265 Do you mean he made 7X more money in his career, or did you get a job and together you earned 7x?
@@tubester4567 Through investments. However, to clarify, it took a number of years for those investments to “pay off.”
@@Kuulei265 I see.
My husband of 35 years did the same to me...it was heartbreaking.
So sad, sorry
That’s so heartbreaking...
We dont know the whole story, so cant feel bad for you.
❤😢
I hope you fought that
Ric Ocasek left a rotting impression of himself through this entire thing. He was much older than Paulina, and she gave him her youth. How he went out and left Paulina is unforgettable and has left a lasting legacy.
UPDATE: For anyone that's interested in October 2021 she was given 1/3 of his estate by a New York State Probate Court despite her late husband's attempts to cut her out of his will entirely.
I got no insurance when my husband died all went to his 12 year old son. My attorney said I could fight him but I didn't want to sue a 12 year old. So it is possible.
@@clarisahernandez5280 I don't know where you live or what the situation was between you and your late husband. I mean I don't know if you were still married or divorced. In many places you're entitled to a portion of his estate. Yes you should contest his will with your lawyer.
@@RuleofFive I'm over it now but thanks. It will be 10 years on 1/13.
@@clarisahernandez5280 I hope you're doing well.
Thank God!! He makes wrongs, right.
Ric did that out of spite against her and didn’t think about anyone but himself . Shame SHAME on you Ric !!!
When someone is unfaithful in a marriage, they deserve to walk away only with what they brought to the marriage.
@@travelseatsyellowlab well stated and no one is "here" to tell the other side of the story. I find this continuation of her money lust, over the top. Way over the top.
@@lovely7983 Do you really think her worth was anywhere near his? He had hit song royalties.
Shame on Paulina - she separated from Ric because he couldn't meet her needs because he had become old and ill and moved on with her boyfriend Ed Solomon. She is no grieving widow. They were estranged for years. Why don't you read this: www.showbiz411.com/2019/11/08/exclusive-ric-ocasek-was-diagnosed-with-cancer-just-before-his-death-resented-estranged-wife-paulina-porizkovas-boyfriend-ed-solomon
She was the one who left him and decided to date other people. What did you expect him to do? Leave her in his Will? Did she file for divorce or him?
Wow surely she could contest that will. 35 years is a long marriage she is entitled to half.
I was married for 35 happy yrs. He abandoned his entire family & his life-long friends for his co-worker. Got the NY Judge in his back pocket. NY Judges do illegal things: they're protected by something called "qualified immunity", so if the Judge wants to illegally side with your cheating husband, he will & you WILL GET NOTHING. Men stick together, when they hit their 60s & 70s. Paulina is just one of many of us devoted women, that this happened to.
@@carlapereirarodrigues Paulina said, herself, that she MERGED her money with her husbands. That meant that her money became her husband's money, when he died. So she had NO rights to HER OWN money. Try to understand the corrupt NY Judges. They've been getting away with their illegal court decisions for YEARS. Women are left without their OWN money, Assuredly, Husbands will do this to you...& it will be supported 1000% by NY Judges. There exists no "lets do whats legally fair" in male run NY courts. That disappeared years ago.
@@carlapereirarodrigues NY State is the most corrupt state in the entire USA. It's run by thieving Judges & cut throat lawyers. I paid over $200,000.00 to my lawyers.....they were powerless against the corrupt NY Judge. You will lose your former husband AND all your 30+ yrs. of your own earnered life time of retirement money. And Alimony? If the Judge says "no", you get NONE. In NY state it's like that, not other states. I spent my life providing for my family & former husband. My husband was living a double life & opened up secret bank accounts with our marital money for his co-worker/lover. I'd no idea the methodical planning over many years that a former husband will do, to destroy their entire family & friends. They flip a switch & never care if they ever hear from you again, even though he called me on the phone 3 times a day since 1984....poof....he was gone from everyone's life. It happens to women. All the time. In NY state, where Judges allow it.
@@HelenTudor-Douglas she merged her money WITH his which means their combined amount now belongs to both of them , she didnt give it to him , her money didnt become his money .
Ty
I adore her. Well rounded woman. I hope she stays grounded and happy. Don’t give up Paulina.
I think she should model for big brands again. As women have to stay in the workforce longer we are wearing makeup and spending money on clothing. She would be a great model for anything really. She’s still stunning!
I wish more people knew that her advice about money is exactly what couples need to do.
Absolutely! Men have it far easier. Men earn more than women do for the most part.
Exactly. Just have a joint bank account where you both transfer an equal (relative to your incomes) sum to that covers your shared utility bills, food, mortgage or rent, holidays, etc. And have your own separate accounts with the rest of your own incomes so you never have fights about buying stuff you want for yourself. And that way nobody can take from you what you already manage on your own.
Or maybe more women who didn’t abandon their men when they were sick or in a bad spot? You’re assuming far too much from only one POV (the one that is interested in being perceived as the victim)
@@elintilia2790 that’s exactly what my partner and I do. It works really well.....
@@elintilia2790 100000000% TRUE !
I've loved Paulina from the beginning of her career ~ for being such a relatable honest human. She never wavered from that, and it's honestly not a common trait among super stardom. I hope she finds a perfect soulmate who nurtures her full spirit and makes her feel genuinely loved. She's earned that happiness after a lifetime of dedication as mom and wife.
What she is saying is absolutely true about finances. ALWAYS have a separate account that you can put money in for yourself in case there is an emergency or unforeseen event. After all, you are paying taxes on that money, so you should be able to invest it or spend it. But this is something you and your spouse need to discuss BEFORE you get married. Before you take your vows, sit down with a financial manager--even if it's at your bank. It never hurts to be prepared, especially when it comes to money. I pray that she wins this battle. Many blessings to her on her new journey in life.
@@user-ht9oc7gw1f Why do you think it should be kept private? What if he finds out one days and says how come you kept that hidden from me?
@@user-ht9oc7gw1f I like this part "men will look out for their own best interest not yours, they won’t care what happens to you in the end " this is true though, you think your partner will do things in your interest but it's scary knowing they will only look out for themselves.
He was a covert narcissist. She didn't realize that, and that is why he said he was abandoned. When you don't do what they want you are the enemy. Even if you are nit.
I totally agree. My exhusband is like this and did similar to me without dying. They make you believe they love you, then just screw you over
exactly
Somebody else here said Ric was a narcissist. Well, he betrayed her rejecting her and wanting a divorce then betrayed Paulina AGAIN with the will. Very sad how good people are treated. You can get screwed over even when you are beautiful & famous.
@@krugerisking1 Anybody can be a narcissist!! You can be ugly, old, poor--it does NOT matter. You should read, study up a little on the topic BEFORE making your uneducated comments and sounding stupid.
That is heartbreaking. What kind of son would allow their mother to be treated that way?
Don't do that. It is not the child's fault
They are grown men who should have given her a big chunk of that inheritance.
@@yarnpower yes, thank you. That is the point I wanted to make. She put her earnings into that marriage and she raised her children. I know without a doubt that my children would both have given me at least half. Of course, it would come out to about $3.50, but my kids would have given me that $1.75.
If Rick was a narcissist he could have turned their kids against her. It happens.
@@noneofyobusiness4449 🤣🤣🤣
Her children are "blanketly blank". They should be ashamed of themselves. This woman brought them into this world. What goes around will go around.
Did she not raise them? Her genes ? We are a product of what we see, maybe this story has another side, you know?
@@megshafer3961 stfu
Maybe they suspected something about their mom...
@@TT-oq4fj why the rude comment? Hit a Nerve, TT?
@@shakazulu3594 Excuses, excuses.. Their father was nothing but an SOB.. How dare he do that to the woman he shared his life/ bed with.
Her sons didn’t step in and gave her money for groceries?? Seems like she was abandoned by her lover of 35 years and by her two kids
Right like what kind of mother/wife she is for her family to leave her like that. OR what kind of husband and kids she had like they seem all to be douche. But there are always three sides of a story 🤷🏼♂️
Maybe they suspected something about mom...
That's a lie....her sons are helping her, just stop.
@@saltylavender7096 Dont get mad at OP. Those words cane diretcly from her mouth. Why would she say those things in that interview implying that her own sons wouldnt even go out of their way to help their own mother. Maybe she just wants to look like the victim here. 🤦🏻♀️
When children don't step in to help as in this situation, you can be sure there's more to the story than what SHE is telling us.
He sounds like a narcissist whining that she wasn't there for him and then capriciously punishing her by secretly cutting her out of will.
Only Bitter males play this game!
He was an ars***le and should have been honoured to have such a beauty on his arm & a woman who surrendered a lot of her career for him 😡
He was jealous of her youth. Wanted her to suffer for it. He’s a complete narcissist
spot on!!
Possibly. Being controlling in a relationship is not healthy, to start with.
You can love someone for 35 years. You can contribute to the finances that sustain the family. You can take care of them in their final days. Yet, out of spite he can ignore all the love, sacrifice, and investment, of 35 years, and cut you off from all financial support including your own contributions. This really has me questioning the character of this man. This level of spite didn’t just materialize. She was probably mistreated often.
It suffices to look at her face. Didn't want to bring this up , as i feel sad for her but i think she has aged faster in the last decade or so, probably as a result of worries and unhappy life. She doesn't deserve it.
@@krugerisking1 Well well well... here you are AGAIN. You're a sad little man-child who hates women. What's the matter? Delve deep. Did your ex leave you and upgrade? Or did you not get enough love and attention from your mommy? Do tell...
@@avgonyma1 She is still beautiful, and she is so intelligent. Wrinkles are not so horrible, better than Botox face. How could Ocasek do that do that to her, his sons' mother???
@@mimlo7534 i didn't say a woman's worth is in not having wrinkles but she does look older than she probably would, based on her age and genes. She looks older due to worries she had to go trough, based on what he did to her.
Absolutely she doesn't deserve it and she was too high quality (good) person for him to deserve. He got the best deal out of it (unwarranted). Just a selfish A-hole.
Yes, some people don't have it in them to incorporate other people and their feelings into their decisions. What he did is unfathomable to most people.
Good people like her should learn to estimate people's characters better and ultimately establish ways of protecting themselves.
I know this is hard to implement when you love someone. But it's good to develop self-care and to have a boundary when you become more important than someone else (compromising on good treatment makes you lose yourself eventually).
Yes
Paulina is such a classy, beautiful lady.
I agree! She's been very strong, and held her head high and fought for what should have been hers. She never debased or denigrated Ric, even after what he did in his last will & testament. She has a lot of class. Team Paulina all the way.
Apparently, I heard this new term that I never realized is SO true. It’s called financial abuse. Sounds exactly what he did to this beautiful, giving, faithful woman. I’m so sorry she had to go through this incredible betrayal even as she was grieving the loss of her husband and the one who betrayed her. May God comfort, provide for her in such amazing ways that makes her laugh with joy and strengthen her all around. May she feel God’s hugs!
Financial Abuse is very real. In fact in almost all situations where there is Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence and Narcissistic Abuse, Financial Abuse constitutes just one of the many forms of abuse that is inflicted. It can be inflicted by both men and women, but it's usually inflicted mostly against women.
Women of Paulina's era were expected to conform to different social norms, but thank goodness for decades now women are becoming more and more financially responsible and independent, but never the less, this form of spousal abuse still goes on.
Spend some time in the Domestic Abuse pages on Facebook and you quickly see how controlling and manipulative abusers are especially with money :'(
@@MsGlamourcat Oh here we go again with your assumptions about people you don't know after hearing only one side.
She asked for a divorce as he was dying.
She was the side chick to the guy that died before he divorced his wife for this model... He was like 45 and she was 21, maybe you need to reconsider your position
BS. If you give me free dinner for 20 years you don’t owe me another 10. She deserved nothing, her whole life was paid by someone else. My god the entitlement
This lady is and always will be gorgeous inside and out. If I were a film director, I would have her in film work immediately. With all of her life experiences, she would have a cornucopia of life experiences to bring to drama and comedy. I can think of so many directors and producers that would be a great fit.
She dated playwright, screenwriter and film director, Aaron Sorkin, winner of 3 Academy Awards who just wrapped Being the Ricardos. (They were dating earlier this year when he was nominated for another Academy Award, and they broke up not too long after.) You could hardly get a better opportunity than that if you were trying to get into acting.
@@catherineclinton911 all she was trying to do was get into his wallet, that's why he had his fun with her, then threw her to the streets where she belongs
Such a beautiful woman. I remember her from her younger days as a top model. What a shocker to hear what she is going through. She HAS come full circle back to the beginning. She WILL thrive again. God Bless Her!
Women, that's why you keep a secret stash
Exactly, I always have a stash in case of an emergency.
I had to use my 401k and all my savings to pay for healthcare. Broke now
That's why you don't fall into the marriage trap.
Amen!
@@MoCaineal and keep a fulltime job and your own bankaccount! Depend on yourself, everything else is extra/bonus!
I’m grateful to see people honestly discussing when they are grieving and experiencing difficulty. Often it seems we are encouraged to not talk about anything except massive success and being incredibly happy, which is just bs.
Never ever, I'll forget my law professor's lecture, telling us students "Ladies and Gentlemen, never forget this: marriage is a contract. "
Exactly...and i'll never sign that type of contract again!
Whomever is recipient of the estate can fix this and bequeath her a settlement. He clearly was not a good person for doing this and well...might be a bit toasty where he’s settled.
@Donna Green Exactly, none of us know the emotional intricacies of their 30 year relationship.
She got screwed because he died before they divorced. In a divorce, she would get at least half of everything.
He may have left her nothing out of spite or something else, but she's the one alive... 👀
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Hatred kills....
Why do you refer to her as a "old barf bag"?
@@krugerisking1 Why in the world would you call her that??
@@krugerisking1 What a terrible thing to say about her! BTW.. Don't know why she even married that ugly looking guy in the first place.. He turned out to be nothing but an SOB.
She's lovely! This happened to me recently when I turned 50 my husband became disinterested and left. Now, he wants to leave me broke too!
You should see her in the movie Thursday! She is awesome!!!
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Jen, please get a bulldog of a lawyer.
I feel your pain. Hope everything works out.
It's funny interacting with women in their 20s and 30s because they can't fathom the day when youth, beauty and time are no longer their assets. It's so important for women to be financially aware and independent even while married.
Such a tragedy for her. Being able to speak about this with such honesty is admirable.
As a kid, I’ve always thought she was the most beautiful woman on earth (after mom of course), and had her ad posters all over my room. I grew up, and I still think she’s this gorgeous woman. Really sorry her husband did that to her. Bless her.
I'm really sorry she abandoned him on his death bed, then humiliated him by going on talk shows with her boyfriend while they were still married dragging his name through the mud.
Ric knew he wasn't in her league. I'm sure he actually resented her.
Who knows what was in the mind of Ric. I am stunned that he even rejected her after all those married years. I think that then should have been a red flag for Paulina to grab her share and move on. Alas, she stayed on with a man who betrayed her AGAIN.
I was 17 when my mom got me 17 magazine and Paulina was a new model on the cover and I wanted to look like her she was so beautiful.
I was 17 to when I saw her on Cosmopolitan magazine!!
Heck, I'm 42 & I'd be over the moon to look like Paulina now, lol
Same! I was in awe of her beauty. I always also liked the interviews of her as well in the mags, which made me admire her even more.
She seems like a lovely, authentic person.
If you don't know what they think of you when they're alive you certainly find out when they're not
This why 19 Shouldnt Marry Middle aged Rock Stars! What did She expect? Sad!
So true ,that you did not mean anything to them ..not necessarily by death but someone leaving you..well put...
That was certainly true with my father.
so true not just in a divorce but also with a family member happened with my mother.
I absolutely love her. She’s gorgeous and speaks for many of us women. 🌷
not gorgeous anymore
She took this man from another women when he was 45 and she was 21 so this is the speaking for many women you are talking about???? Really???
This is a very tastefully done interview. I love Paulina - she has so much personality and heck yeah she’s sexy!
She is an ageless beauty. I hope it all works out for her
no such thing as ageless
@@brianramirez8255 Sure however you may not be aware but natural beautiful people who dont modify themselves with distortions will always be beautiful compared to others their age. This type of beauty is ageless.
@@repurposedart9897 true is he beautiful compared to most 56 year old women. but even an average 20 is more beautiful. eg beautiful for 70 means little
@@joshuavd5194 you think the average 20 year old is more beautiful than this lady. What country do you live in???
@@repurposedart9897 the average 20 year old is more beautiful than this old bimbo, and I live in the USA
Authentic beautiful woman.
I think he cut her out of the will because he was jealous of her being so much younger clearly a beauty forever. His star had faded. Hers was / is still shining.
She recently won a lawsuit over this and finally got was rightfully hers!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Really? That;s good news
My father did that to me a long time ago. No reason. Probably because he heated so much of my mother.It was so much devastating and heartbreaking. I have no words to describe it. So clearly ,i understand every single moment she passes through. Stay strong!!!! And everybody who being in such situation stay strong too!!!!
Paulina is such a nice honest woman, with two feet on the ground and having our European mind set.
Nice is ALWAYS trampled!
What is a European mind set, pray tell.
Man, that's a beautiful woman.
Sorry but he was a creep the mother of his children plus 35yrs together. She didn't deserve that!!!! I pray she gets her life back.🙏🙏🙏🙏
I am not sure he had the right to do it...
When I was a teenager, she was hot property. I remember the Estee Lauder campaigns featuring her and I thought she was the most beautiful woman in the world for her time. I thought she far outshone the other Super Models of that era, yet didn't get quite the acclaim they did. He was older and creepy - and I think most of the world wondered how he could have landed the most beautiful woman in the world.
Once they married, she seemed to not be so visible. That's something else that insecure abusers do too - they like to lock their princess up in a tower so that no one else can try to whisk her away.
I pray she gets more modelling work; women around the world need role models like Paulina to show that ageing is a natural part of life and it can be done both beautifully and gracefully. I'm so over this concept that women have an expiry date, especially when we are expected to have careers, contribute equally with finances, try to raise families, etc. We like to believe we have equality, but we don't, we're still a long way off.
Agreed
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Agreed
He was obviously a total low life piece of crap.
She is her own champion. It is honestly one of the best things I have seen about her.
Great interview
Paulina is a charming Lady
Frank,open and honest
Paulina has & is a breathtakingly beautiful woman. She glows from the inside out.
She and I come from the same era. You married a person. You merged everything and you trusted them. Especially after 25 yrs of marriage you think you know the situation. Then your life implodes. You find out you didn’t have what you thought you had with that person. That the spouse you loved betrayed you in ways you couldn’t ever have imagined. Now your 50+ plus and having to start over. You have to lean on friends and family just to eat and survive. It’s the greats mindf*ck you’ll hopefully never experience.
I went almost the same thing when my husband died. Found out six months after he passed. I felt betrayed and broken. He passed away before the papers could be signed.
She is so right! Women need to be masters of their own finance AND this age thing really stinks! How come Sean Connery and Clint Eastwood at 75 years and more could still be considered 'sexy' but a woman at 50, 52...is disgusting or only good to be grandma???
Cause that's natutre... a man can sirev children into very old age. That's why women think George Clooney is or or Rick Springfield are hot still at 60 or 70... like an old lion still on hismthrone leading the pride. The chicks are still hot for him only to matte while he's still the strongest and smartest and still on top.
A fit man well featured man will still have bullets, not blanks in the chamber able to germinated a much younger still ripe/fertile flowers. Women are not fertile anymore as soon as their mid fourties to a few years later. The sexual attractivrnesd window for females is quite short compared to males. That's all nature, and how the human brain is programmed for reproduction. After mid 30's, or children a woman is not a sweet piece of fresh ripe fruit. Sexy.. "sex" is about reproduction not the Hollywood fictionalized social construct modern western society has created.
French women are still considered sexy as they age. We need that mindset to spread all around the rest of the world!!! 😘💋❣👍
@@galaxyglitterlatte4664 Maybe sexy to woman in hopes of cheating nature... but not to men. That's just nature, it always wins we are just a part of it not the contoler of it.
@@ErnieDouglas men’s sperm quality diminishes after age 40, and the chances of birth defects and chromosomal abnormalities increase, even when the man’s female partner is at the prime of her fertility. It would not be in a young woman’s best interest to mate with an older man with decreased fertility. The vast majority of young women want a partner roughly their own age. Most women in their 20s and 30s perceive a man in his early 40s as too old. Old men are not attractive or sexy-their money is.
Sexy to whom????
Too bad, she was the most beautiful woman at that time could have married anyone. She did not marry well!
And boy was he homely
He probably had self confidence issues...
He’s was gross.
@@HH-gv8mx I bet you're no looker either. So damn judgmental. What a bunch of clucking hens you are.
@@lovely7983 She said it was love at first sight - they were together for 30 years and had two children. I'd challenge your opinion on what constitutes suitability.
One thing I find interesting about Ric Ocasek is that he had been married three times. Each time he married he had two children. His marriages lasted 8 years, 17 years, and 30 years. Paulina was his last wife. She was with him the longest. I just can’t believe he treated her so badly at the end. I think he was a complicated and a difficult guy to live with. He even cut two of his kids out of his will.
I have always liked Paulina. I hope she finds new love, career success, and happiness in the years ahead. She’s still genuine, relatable, and beautiful as ever.
Great interview!! She’s so honest; I just love her.
Hold up! You have two sons by that man and he left all the monies to them. You should not have had to ask for a diam or a dollar from anybody because you have those two boys. If your sons are not stepping up to the plate and taking care of you then you have lousy sons. My suggestion to you is put your pride aside and let your son's do what they're supposed to do and take care of you. Before my parents passed away I took care of my mom and dad because that's what I was supposed to do as a daughter. I would never let my mother or father beg or borrow from anybody as long as I had it. Whatever my parents needed I was there for them and proud to do it.
Same here...
She left him and was already dating somebody else she never part off The CarsShe didn’t even live with him anymore she just went to go check on him because he was sick She broke his heart
Something very suspect about this story.
I thought that to , she has two sons that wouldn't help her , nothing in the bank at all , something is not right.
But it isn’t the same as being independent. She worked for a long time, got paid millions a year and how is it fair it was all his?
Why wouldn't her children give her some money and groceries?
Don’t buy her story she’s a very self-centered woman to drag his name through the mud she should ask her new boyfriend to buy groceries because she had a boyfriend while they were still married
If that is true that is shi**y...and sneaky and wrong..
@@justlearning6371 So what if she had a boyfriend, they were getting divorced. Who cares? She left the marriage because HE was no longer interested.
@@stacyrich113 Her boyfriend should’ve bought her groceries then
Kids do not always share.
I met her once about 30 years ago she was really nice.
This girls a fighter! She’s going to be ok! I see a book deal! Etc...etc...etc. Watch her shine 👍
As a 90s teen, she was my inspiration. I wanted to be her/look like her. Such a classic beauty, inside & out. I had a douchebag husband who used to make me feel guilty for EVERYTHING, then abandoned me while pregnant to cheat with a ton of women & pro's, even had a kid with one!! Men can be really two-faced/sneaky. Luckily, Ive been with an amazing guy for 6 years now. Hang in there Paulina, you will get over it and be better for it you gorgeous woman!!
Do you have any general life advice, on how to have a good relationships, and stay away from abusers?
@@arielaava2102 Hmm, here's some Red Flags:
* Don't trust ppl who shower you with compliments right away and want to know everything about you
* People who treat/talk badly about other people (i.e. waiters, homeless, ex's, etc)
* Usually people who never accept blame/responsibility for anything or apologize for their own mistakes
* People who have toxic best friends (water finds its own level etc)
* People who lie or cheat in small ways (usually extends to all facets of their life)
* When someone tries to talk smack about loving people in your life (they want to isolate you or cause rifts)
* People who have serious addictions (smoking/drinking/gambling/lying/promiscous etc) as it shows a lack of self-control and boundaries
* People who constantly drag you down (make you feel drained/anxious/angry/upset)
* People who try to lower your own standards/question your morality & ethics
* People who ask a lot of you but disappear whenever you need anything
* People who have bad relationships with everyone in their life (parents, exes, etc)
* People who are OTT/superficial/self-obsessed as they lack any real substance or character and are fair-weather friends
* "Actions speak louder than words". A lot of people promise a lot but don't back it up with actions when reality hits
* People who can't handle seeing you when you are down, they only want the A+ version of you. A lot of my friends ghosted me after my life went down the 🚽 as they only wanted "fun me" and couldn't handle drama or serious problems
Phew, hope that helps!! 😉🤞👍
@@Lilah_Ninigigun_Belet-Eanna Thank you, that was an awesome list.
@@arielaava2102 Glad that it helped you :) Getting older you learn a few life lessons along the way etc 😉
She is simply stunning!!! A lovely lady, inside and out!
She's so beautiful and natural
I remember flipping through the channels one day and I stopped on Suze Orman's program about financials. She was taking questions from the audience. This was maybe 20 years ago, and I am positive that her advice would still be the same today. Someone asked, "When you get married, should you create one account by combining your money?" She said, "NO! There should 3 accounts. You should have your own account, his account and a joint account. The joint account, you guys figure out how much each puts in per paycheck and from here, pay the main bills". I am sure people divorcing 20yrs ago and suddenly becoming single in their mature years has not changed. And the statistics remain the same today. By having your own account and money, you will not be financially lost.
Rick's legacy is damaged. He willingly did this while she took care of him! That is crazy. Why her 2 sons didn't help her financial is quite sad.
He did a very cruel thing
Did they have kids TOGETHER? Have the children spoken out about this? Are they helping their mother?
@@HH-gv8mx They had 2 sons together. Ric also disinherited his 2 children from his previous 2 marriages.
THE best model, face, body - personality, and brains and HONEST. This is why she is adored.
Props for her natural face. Nothing wrong with being 55 and looking 55, instead of a frozen, overcooked kidney bean
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More to this story I'm sure. They were divorcing. Something went wrong. She probably did abandon/betray him in one way or another for him to do that. The guilty often like to portray themselves as the victims
I often think back to my young 17 year old self-so hopeful for my life.
Great news Paulina is currently signed with Models Co-op . She is working in modeling again!! 👍
The Models CoOp .
Many prayers for this gorgeous human being. Strength and love to you! Be where you are, and be grateful that you came out intact.
She should be able to fight that crap...if she put in money into his whatever she should have documents of deposit on it and take his estate to court..that’s bull sheet!!!
I thought the divorce was way in the past, I think she can fight this because the divorce was not finalized and they were on good terms so there is no
reason why he would be motivated to do this. She was caring for him.
Yes, that is my thought! Also remember they were in divorce proceedings and that may be why he did that! She, being a knowledgeable woman should have been in discussion with her attorney about division of assets in the marriage! They should be able to go back and track her earnings as well and certainly attain some wealth there also, the divorce was not finalized and what are the state laws of their lives as far as division of marital assets! A lot to be discussing with her lawyers! What about money from the sale of their home recently sold! Did she get that money! As for her children, please, do not rely on them! Money is money and people are people! Blood relations do not always count! I know this first hand!
I saw her at an autograph signing session in the late 80’s and she still just as stunning as she was back then.
My bestie went to see The Cars around the same time and they left the concert halfway through because he was completely lifeless on stage.
I guess some things never change.
She looks as beautiful as ever. I would buy her groceries anytime she needs them! 😌
She is so lovely!!!!
She is a gem.......she’ll be right back on top of her world and be healed and balanced. I felt so much of what she said.
I Feel That She Can Still Be Relevant Today And Continue Her Modeling And Cosmetic Journey For The Older Ladies That Relate More To Her Than Those "Artificial" Twenty-Something Models.
Nothing more devastating in life, than disappointing one's self.
I know exactly what she’s going through. My own parents and all of my grandparents also left me nothing when they all died. My parents and grandparents treated me like a tenant. They made me pay all of the bills and made false promises to me about them giving me money and the house. What bothers me the most out of life is, why have children, give them your last name and end up giving them nothing at the end. Actors Tony Curtis, Jerry Lewis, Bing Crosby and Joan Crawford gave nothing to there kids. What’s great about my life now is I have no one to argue and fight with.
So sad. How old r u may I ask?
@@christinathom5528 It doesn’t matter how old I am. When my relatives and my former friends were around many years ago, they were always causing me nothing but trouble and problems and binging there drama into my life and I am so glad that none of them are in my life anymore. I have no one to argue with, no one to fight with, no one to call me bad names, no one to talk bad about me, I don’t owe anyone any money and I have no one to ask me for any money. No one to bother me for a favor. I am truly happy now. Here is some advice: If your relatives and your friends drive you crazy, don’t argue with them, just stay quiet, get two suitcases, pack up your things and move out of that atmosphere and move far, far away from them and start a whole new life.
Does anyone remember when the two got together back in the day? People couldn't believe she was with him. And to think she blew off the rumors of him being a bad guy and the judgments on his looks (I know, I know...but it was what people said) to be with him and he treated her like that just blows my mind.
I remember, in the early 80s my mom thought he was a creep...idk if it was her intuition or just being superficially judgemental, but she was validated cause she thought it was extra creepy he left his pregnant wife for an 18yr Paulina. I was like 5 or 6 then, but I watched their music videos and liked their late 70s/early 80s stuff, so I would ask questions cause that one video kinda freaked me out as a kid..You might think
She's still as beautiful, as she first started in 1982...🥂
If you're talking about physically..no, she's not.... Let's be honest here.
Paulina is such a beauty!
Especially her soul is beautiful.
I am happy to rediscover her.
For me she is even more attractive & interesting now.
You go girl! Be positive and go forward! You are an amazing lady and can do anything you desire!
Paulina will ALWAYS be beautiful no matter what age she is.
There has to be more to this story, especially if her own kids don’t help her out.
Exactly. No man cuts his wife of 35 years out of the will unless he is deeply hurt about something, he said before he died she had abandoned him.
@@amc2510 Maybe she did abandon him, then he called her out, then she felt guilty( or worried about the will) and decided to stay. He was obviously pissed about something,
@@tubester4567 but no reason to seek revenge
We can only judge by the story we hear from her and the facts remain that she was with him and by his side for 35 years. But if we do hear something negative, whatever it may be, infidelity/physical or verbal abuse/or whatever else it may be, humanism allows for tolerance and she should not have been treated in this manner. I will add that this lady is all class.
@@deliofernandez8580 You dont know that. He was obviously pissed about something and wanted to make a point.
I always adored her. She wasn't a pretty face with nothing in her head. She's smart and "real". She's very open and honest and she's not trying to pretend she's 25. She's gorgeous inside and out.
She was too good for him he’s lucky he had her for as long as he did
Sad that ALL I think of when I think of Ric Ocasek is what a selfish bastard he was for doing this. She didn't deserve that shit, and WHY was he able to legally do it? They were not divorced yet. And she was caring for him?! What an asshole.
King of the Azz holes he was
Why was it secret? Why did he marry at 19yr old girl at 40? Red Flags
I always liked her and now, even more. Smart, loyal and very endearing. Wishing her the best always.
Boy, this is just like Jerry Lewis's first family being cutout ... Joan Crawford 's family being cutout... I guess being part of any high profile person has its downsides.
First, that wallpaper in her place is just gorgeous! Ooh I would like that in my home. Obviously, more importantly, the matter at hand of Rick leaving her out of his will truly speaks to the immaturity of people when they are hurt/angry. How painful that must have been to find out especially when SHE was the one caring for him in his last days! I have always seem Paulina as a down to earth beautiful woman! Back in the day when she was a top supermodel I remember thinking how absolutely gorgeous she was ( and IS ) but when I first saw her interviewed way back then I saw that she appeared to be just as beautiful on the inside & always wondered, in my shallow brain at the time - what was it about Ric Ocasek that drew her to him - cuz it certainly wasn't his looks. When I got older and a bit wiser and I saw that their relationship had lasted - I knew it was obviously much deeper for them to have been together for such a long time - especially in their world - it just proved to me even more what a genuine person she was that even at such a young age she saw beyond what he looked like! I wish her and her children well ♥
Save the tears for someone else....She had godlike beauty and sold her looks for big $$$ when she was young and lived an incredible life while her husband kept her famous and living in luxury..