#2: Paula Profit, The Relationship
Their relationship deepened quickly and resulted in the birth of their daughter, Cassandra, in 1985. Parenthood came early and changed everything. Paula largely remained private, focusing on stability and family while Charlie began transitioning from aspiring actor into a recognizable Hollywood name.
As Charlie’s career accelerated with early film roles, distance grew. Industry pressures increased, while their lives moved in different directions. Though tabloids weren’t yet relentless, Hollywood’s gravity pulled hard. The relationship endured quietly, but the imbalance between fame and normalcy was already forming.