He is now 8️⃣9️⃣ years old, and she is 6️⃣6️⃣ ❗️ Forty years later, discover their fascinating journeys. «Father Ralph,» despite his advanced age, continues to shine on the big screen, while his co-star has chosen to end her career, gracefully embracing the natural changes in her appearance. 💔 Dive into Maggie’s story and see how she aged while staying true to herself, without resorting to plastic surgery. Find all the details in the comments! 🤫👇📌
Thornbush” look like 40 years later.
Released in 1983, the movie was based on the Australian author Colin McCullough’s novel of the same name. The role of Father Ralph was played by Golden Globe winner Richard Chamberlain, while Maggie was portrayed by the then-rising actress Rachel Ward, who was relatively unknown at the time.
Interestingly, during the filming, Rachel began a romance with her co-star Bryan Brown, who played Maggie’s husband, Luke.
After the filming ended, the two actors got married and raised three children together. Despite his advanced age, Richard Chamberlain continues to act, unlike Rachel, who retired from her career in 2014.
Today, Rachel participates in various talk shows, often appearing as a guest in studio discussions. «Richard still looks incredible for his age, which can’t be said for Rachel,» claim some fans.
Rachel with her on-screen husband, whom she married in real life after filming the movie.
«Maggie has let herself go,» «She stopped taking care of herself,» «She should have quit the industry earlier» – these are some of the comments under recent photos of the stars of “Singing in the Thornbush.”
