The Life and Struggles of Hollywood Legend Ellen Burstyn

Her marriage to Paul Roberts ended, leaving her to balance motherhood with a still-developing acting career. By then, she was raising Jefferson Roberts while continuing to pursue work in television, theater, and film.

That combination made her life more demanding. She was not yet the award-winning actress she would become, and steady success was still ahead of her. She had to keep working, keep auditioning, and keep parenting at the same time. Soon, another relationship would bring a new surname and a much darker chapter.