Do you remember Meggie Cleary from The Thorn Birds? Here’s what she looks like today at 68.

While Meggie’s great love story unfolded on screen with Father Ralph, the real romance happened off camera.

Bryan Brown, who played Meggie’s husband Luke O’Neill, and Rachel Ward fell in love during filming. Their chemistry was undeniable, both on set and behind the scenes.

“What happened on screen was happening off it,” Ward later explained. “That’s why it felt so real.”

Crew members noticed immediately. Richard Chamberlain recalled how Brown supported Ward emotionally during filming, helping calm her nerves and boosting her confidence.

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