Vivica A. Fox Set for Tonight's OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
By: TV News Desk Oct. 12, 2014
In an all-new episode of the popular series "Oprah: Where Are They Now?," Oprah sits down with actress Vivica A. FOX in a surprising interview where she reveals the one thing that she regrets; plus, more updates with former teen idol Jimmy McNichol, "Northern Exposure" star Janine Turner and Peter Ostrum, the original Charlie Bucket in "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," airing tonight, October 12 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.
OPRAH: Do you ever miss being a mother?
VIVICA: Of course.
OPRAH: Really?
VIVICA: If that's the biggest regret of my life that I have is that I didn't have a child but I'm a good godmother.
OPRAH: Really?
VIVICA: Oh yes, I bring the best gifts and throw the best parties. If that's the one thing that I have a regret about, it is that I didn't have a child.
OPRAH: Really?
VIVICA: Yes.
OPRAH: I didn't expect that answer.
VIVICA: Yeah, that's the only thing. I'll never forget seeing Halle ON THE RED CARPET at the Essence luncheon and she just had Nahla. And I said, "Wow she so beautiful. " She said, "Vivica if I knew then what I know now I would've had 5 of them." And she said the joy I see in her eyes is just like no other high that I've ever experienced so I don't get to see my eyes in a child.
JANINE: I moved to L.A. when I was 17 in Hollywood. I did a late-night soap and then I did General Hospital. I was at an audition after General Hospital and Alec was across the room and I remember looking at him and he looked at me. We auditioned together and I didn't get the part. So later I asked why I didn't get the part, and they said, "Alec was so taken with you, he couldn't concentrate!" So I lost the part. But Alec was very persistent. And so we fell in love. I was a good old Baptist Texas girl, so we became engaged. We had the dress, the invitations, the church, everything; and then we called it off. Mutually called it off.
EXCERPT: How Peter Ostrum Landed the Role of Charlie in 'Willy Wonka'
PETER: Do people still recognize me? No. Occasionally I'll get somebody that say, "Oh, I can see it in your eyes. I can see it now. You were Charlie." As far as getting the role for Willy Wonka, I lived in Cleveland, Ohio. They had a children's theater of which I was a member so they sent a representative from the casting agency out to Cleveland. I was in sixth grade at the time. In the end, I was in the right place at the right time.
In Oprah's interview with Vivica A. Fox, the award-winning actress reveals the one thing she regrets in life, what she's learned about aging and life in the public eye, following her breakout success starring opposite Will Smith in the 1997 film "Independence Day." Then, former teen idol Jimmy McNichol and his sister Kristy McNichol were one of the hottest brother/sister duos in the '70s. Today, Jimmy talks about their relationship today, the one thing he felt he missed out on in life, and introduces the daughter he didn't know he had until she was 18. Next, Janine Turner had nearly given up on acting when she landed the role of Maggie O'Connell on the series "Northern Exposure, a television hit in the early '90s. On a personal tour of her Texas ranch, Janine talks about life as a single mother, the truth behind her alcoholism, recovery and the devastating breakup with Alec Baldwin. Plus, updates with the "Oprah" show "schlumpadinkas." Finally, in 1971, Peter Ostrum captured moviegoers' hearts in the role of Charlie Bucket in the beloved film, "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," only to retire from acting afterwards. Find out why he left Hollywood and his surprising life today. "Oprah: Where Are They Now" is executive produced by Harpo Studios' Jill Van Lokeren, Julie Simpson and Veronica Votypka. For more information on "Oprah: Where Are They Now?" visit: http://www.oprah.com/wherearetheynow To join the conversation on social media, use #WhereAreTheyNow @OWNtv About OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand - and the magnetism of the channel. Winfrey provides leadership in programming and attracts superstar talent to join her in primetime, building a global community of like-minded viewers and leading that community to connect on social media and beyond. OWN is a singular destination on cable. Depth with edge. Heart. Star power. Connection. And endless possibilities. OWN is a joint venture between Harpo, Inc. and Discovery Communications. The network debuted on January 1, 2011 and is available in 85 million homes. The venture also includes the award-winning digital platform Oprah.com. For more information, please visit www.oprah.com/own Photo credit: Harpo, Inc./George Burns
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