Bo Derek, born Mary Collins in 1956, grew up as a beach-loving, adventurous child in Southern California. Her life took a turn when director John Derek discovered her, leading her to leave high school and pursue acting. Though her first film, *Fantasies*, didn’t immediately take off, her breakthrough came with the iconic 1979 film *10*, making her a household name.
Her relationship with John Derek, 30 years her senior, was controversial. They married when she turned 18, after waiting in Germany due to U.S. laws. Despite the scandal surrounding their relationship, Bo became a Hollywood sensation, but her career faced ups and downs as she was often typecast as a pretty face.
After John’s death in 1998, Bo found love again with actor John Corbett, whom she married in 2021. Now 67, Bo lives on a California ranch, advocating for animal rights and veterans while enjoying a quieter life away from Hollywood’s spotlight.