Bo Derek, an American actress and model, has captivated audiences for decades with her beauty and talent. Her career took off in 1979 after starring in the romantic comedy “10.” Since then, she has appeared in numerous films such as “Bolero,” “Tarzan, the Ape Man,” and “Ghosts Can’t Do It.” But behind her success lies a love story that has left her with regrets.
At the age of 16, Bo met John Derek, who would later become her first husband, during an interview for a role in the movie “Fantasies.” It was love at first sight for Bo, as her mother had previously described John as incredibly handsome. Despite the significant age difference and John’s marriage to veteran actress Linda Evans, Bo couldn’t resist falling in love with him.
Their romance blossomed during the filming of “Fantasies” in the beautiful island of Mykonos, Greece, even though Bo’s mother was present, which made things somewhat awkward. Their love was passionate and intense, and after the movie wrapped, they decided to go public with their relationship.
But their love came at a cost. John had to divorce Linda for their relationship to continue, and the couple had to stay in Europe as the statutory laws in the US deemed their relationship illegal. To stay together, Bo dropped out of high school and accompanied John on their European adventures.
Despite the disapproval of her parents, Bo remained by John’s side until his passing. However, she has always carried the guilt of ruining Linda Evans’ marriage. In an interview, Bo confessed that stealing someone’s husband was the worst thing she had done and that she hated herself for it. The guilt has been a burden, especially when she came across Linda, whom she admired. Bo believes that it was a terrible mistake she made in her life.
After John’s death, Bo never expected to find love again. But life has a way of surprising us. She met American actor John Corbett in 2002, and although they initially had no plans for marriage, their relationship grew over the years. They shared laughter and a deep connection, and in 2020, after dating for 20 years, they tied the knot.
Bo is now happily married to John Corbett, and although they chose not to have children, her unconventional life choices do not make her any less of a woman. She continues to inspire women around the world with her strength and determination.
In the end, Bo’s controversial love story serves as a lesson about the consequences of our actions and the importance of moving on. While she may always carry the guilt of her past mistakes, she has found happiness and love in her life once again.