The gifted actor Dustin Hoffman, well known for his part in Rain Man, battled and overcame cancer in a low-key manner in 2013. Even after winning, he made the decision to keep his recovery from illness a secret, hardly ever sharing it with anyone. Following a successful course of cancer treatment, Hoffman was “feeling great and in good health,” according to his publicist, Jodi Gottlieb. Through early detection and surgery, the cancer was completely healed.
Hoffman initially gained notoriety in 1967 for his breakthrough performance in the romantic comedy The Graduate, for which he was nominated for his first Academy Award. He made a lasting impression on the film industry and rose to fame at the age of thirty. Hoffman gave outstanding performances in films such as the moving drama Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) and the 1976 film All the President’s Men.
Hoffman portrayed a guy in Tootsie who passed for a woman in order to land a part in a soap opera, making it one of his most iconic roles. Hoffman said that the event had a significant influence on his view of women.
Hoffman was shocked to learn that he wasn’t considered conventionally attractive as a woman. He came to see how women’s appearance was unduly constrained by society expectations. This insight permanently altered his behavior toward women, both in real life and on screen.
Even though Tootsie was a huge hit, Hoffman saw beyond its comedic merits. Soaring to become the second highest-grossing movie of the year, the picture delved into more significant subjects and struck a strong chord with viewers.
Hoffman won his first Oscar for Kramer vs. Kramer in 1988 before taking home his second Oscar for his outstanding performance in Rain Man. Six Golden Globe Awards and one Primetime Emmy were given to him in recognition of his talent. Hoffman was in great demand in the market and his career was booming.
But in 2013, he abruptly disappeared from the spotlight, leaving his followers to wonder where he had gone. They had no idea that Hoffman was secretly fighting cancer.
The reason for his seclusion wasn’t made public until a few months after he directed the British comedy Quartet in 2012 and finished filming Chef in 2014, in which he co-starred with Jon Favreau and Sofia Vergara. Hoffman had received cancer treatment, but his representative revealed that he had opted to keep the information private. Hoffman was in good condition and had completely recovered from the illness, Jodi Gottlieb informed the public.
Hoffman suffered from health issues, yet he never let that stop him. He has starred in many films since receiving the cancer diagnosis, such as Sam and Kate in 2022 and the impending science fiction drama Metropolopolis in 2024. Furthermore, from 2008 and 2024, he provided the voice of the adored Master Shifu in two additional Kung Fu Panda franchise films.
Hoffman and his spouse were recently sighted walking through the streets of London, as content and in love as ever. The 86-year-old Hollywood icon looked young and carefree while he engaged with cameras and browsed boutiques with his 43-year-old wife.
The path taken by Dustin Hoffman is evidence of his tenacity and unwavering love for what he does. Many people find inspiration in his fight against illness, which serves as a reminder that despite obstacles, it is still possible to triumph and go after our goals.
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Angelina Jolie through the years: The star’s life in photos
Angelina Jolie has lived her whole life in front of the spotlight. She was born to father, Jon Voight, and mother, Marcheline Bertrand in 1975. Now, on her 46th birthday, see her evolution through the years in the limelight.
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Jolie clings tight to father, Jon Voight, in 1980.
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Angelina Jolie, Jamie Haven and Jon Voight attend the Academy Awards in 1986.
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Angelina Jolie, Jon Voight, and Jamie Haven at the 60th Academy Awards.
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Jolie starts life in front of the camera while modeling a bikini in 1991.
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Jolie attends the premiere of “Wallace” in 1997.
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Jolie at the premiere of “Gia” in 1998.
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Jolie goes blonde for the SAG Awards in 1999.
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Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton get close at the “Gone in 60 Seconds” premiere. The two were married from 2000 to 2003.
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Jolie smolders in a beige dress at the “Taking Lives” premiere in 2004.
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Jolie out with baby Maddox in 2003.
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Jolie arrives to the Venice Film Festival in 2004.
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Jolie beams next to Brad Pitt at the premiere of “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” in 20o5. The two began their relationship while filming the movie while Pitt was still married to Jennifer Aniston.
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Jolie films “Life or Something Like It” with a platinum blond wig.
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Pitt and Jolie attend the premiere of “God Grew Tired Of Us” in 2007.
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Jolie steps out with Maddox and Shiloh in 2007.
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Angelina Jolie steps onto the red carpet while pregnant in 2008.
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Pitt and Jolie attend the SAG Awards in 2009.
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Jolie out with her children in 2011.
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Jolie showing off some leg at the Academy Awards in 2012.
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Pitt and Jolie attend the “Maleficent” premiere in 2014. The two filed for divorce in 2016.
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Pax Jolie-Pitt and Angelina Jolie attend the Netflix Golden Globes in 2018.
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Angelina Jolie attends the “Maleficent” premiere with her kids, Vivienne, Zahara, Shiloh and Knox in 2019.
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Jolie beams with her daughter, Vivenne, in 2020. While Jolie hasn’t acted in a movie since 2019’s Maleficent, she has stayed in the spotlight as her custody battle with ex, Brad Pitt, rages on.
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