At 82, veteran actress Juliet Mills has been happily married for over 40 years to Maxwell Caulfield, who is 18 years younger. Their relationship, which began in the entertainment industry, faced skepticism early on due to their significant age difference. Mills, who first gained attention as a child star, recalls their meeting as a moment of instant connection, describing it as love at first sight. Despite public doubt, they’ve built a strong, lasting relationship, which has stood the test of time.
Mills’ career took off in the 1960s with roles in movies like The Rare Breed and the TV series Nanny and the Professor, which brought her widespread recognition. She later met Caulfield when they were cast together in a U.S. tour of the award-winning play The Elephant Man. In the production, Caulfield played John Merrick, whileportrayed Mrs. Kendal. It was during this time that their friendship blossomed into a deep romantic connection.
In interviews, both Mills and Caulfield have spoken openly about their “instant attraction” and deep psychic bond. Caulfield has shared how their relationship felt “full-blown” from the beginning, and Mills agrees, reflecting on how it seemed like they had known each other in another life. Their first date was a memorable evening seeing Betrayal on Broadway, where they were invited by Mills’ friend, actress Natalie Wood.
Despite their obvious chemistry, when the couple married in 1980, many doubted that their union would last, especially given that Caulfield was just 21 at the time. The age difference drew attention from the media, but the couple remained unconcerned. Mills has often said that living in California helped them avoid much of the public scrutiny.
More importantly, those closest to them, including Mills’ father, fully supported their relationship. He told his daughter, “Age is irrelevant when you find someone you want to share your life with.”
Their relationship has endured not just because of their love, but also because of their shared interests and respect for each other’s careers. Caulfield, who gained fame with his role in Grease 2, has always admired Mills’ talents and accomplishments, which include a successful theater and television career. Over the years, they have both remained active in the entertainment industry, continuing to work and support each other through different roles.
Juliet Mills looks back at her career with pride, but she is just as proud of her personal life and the bond she shares with her husband.
After four decades of marriage, Mills and Caulfield have proved that their love transcends the age gap and the expectations of others. They continue to inspire with their enduring love story, showing that a deep connection and mutual respect are the true foundations of a lasting relationship.
Juliet Mills and Maxwell Caulfield have proven time and again that age is just a number when it comes to love. After facing public doubt and skepticism early in their relationship due to their 18-year age difference, the couple has now silenced their critics. Mills, who had been married twice before, never felt the age gap between her and Caulfield, describing him as romantic, protective, and her best friend.
Caulfield took charge of planning their wedding, arranging a sunrise ceremony on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Point Dume in Malibu. The intimate reception that followed at Mills’ Beverly Hills home was decorated with fairy lights and archways, making it a magical and unforgettable event.
His romantic gesture during the proposal involved releasing two doves from his tuxedo pockets, a reflection of his deep affection for Mills. “She brings out the romantic in me,” he said.
In a recent interview, Caulfield expressed how Mills, his wife of over 40 years, has kept him youthful and vibrant. The couple remains active in public life, and in April 2017, they attended the classic #ENOCarousel event together. Caulfield posted a joyful photo of them online, and fans were quick to comment on their enduring love. “What a lovely photograph!” said one person, while another added, “You two lovebirds look great!”
Even in 2013, Caulfield shared a sweet snapshot of them with the caption, “Right side up!” Fans flooded the comments with compliments, calling them a “lovely couple.”
Through all the ups and downs, Mills and Caulfield have shown that their bond is unshakeable, defying the odds and proving that true love can thrive despite an age gap or public scrutiny. Their romance remains a shining example of deep companionship and enduring affection.
Australia’s adopted popstar son Leo Sayer reflects on his career
“I look at my role as being a friend of Canberra Hospital, I can bring some pleasure and happiness sometimes to people who are really in difficult times in their lives.”
With backing music from a Bluetooth speaker, Sayer croons his way around the cancer wards, making a human connection with everyone he comes across.
Canberra Region Cancer Centre Operations Manager Caroline McIntyre says Sayer’s visits are typically kept a surprise for patients and staff.
“He’s always come in so discreetly,” she says.
“Normally it’s just very quiet, he comes up in the back lift and says hello to literally everybody.
“Some of them are doing it tough, and to have a little bit of joy and light – it really gives them a lift.
“What makes me happy is to see people getting chemo on their feet dancing.”
Jamming with Jimi Hendrix, Countdown and the Troubadour
Originally a graphic designer by trade, English-born Leo Sayer rose to pop prominence in London in the late 1960s, as a singer-songwriter – and was soon adopted by Australia as an honorary son after his first tour here in 1974.
He went on to become an Australian citizen in 2009.
Sayer was a regular on ABC TV’s Countdown during the 70s and 80s, performing chart-toppers like “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing”, “When I Need You”, “More Than I Could Say” and “Orchard Road”.
He blushingly admits they were wild days – when he didn’t always live up to his “good-guy” public persona.
“It was mad, I mean, Top of the Pops in England, Countdown over here,” he says.
“You were mobbed by the fans, I remember being dragged out of a limousine the first tour that I came here, and then speaking to crazy people like Molly Meldrum on TV and trying to sort of like take it all in.”
It seems hard to believe – the petite, well-spoken singer, with a mane of curly hair that inspired changing his name from Gerard to Leo – beating off mobs of screaming fangirls.
Sayer circulated in superstar company, becoming close friends with former Beatles George Harrison and Paul McCartney, collaborating with Roger Daltrey of The Who, and even sharing a sly cigarette or two with John Lennon and Yoko Ono who had a flat above his design studio.
“I met Jimi Hendrix right at the start of his career. I actually jammed with him, playing the harmonica, and him playing the guitar,” he says.
Recalling his 1975 opening night at the famous Troubadour Club in Los Angeles, he looked up to see an intimidating line-up of fans in the front row.
“It was David Bowie, Elton John, and ‘The Fonz’ [Henry Winkler].”
Alongside them: John Cleese, Mick Jagger, Bernie Taupin, and comedian Marty Feldman.
“We never thought it would last, we were adapting to things around us, writing songs about things that are around us,” he says.
“And we thought they were only for our generation — so the amazing thing is my music’s become like a fine wine, where you lay it down and years later, it becomes a collector’s item.
“We’re in an age where the music that I make, young kids are actually latching onto it now, and they’re finding that that generation and that style of music we made is as current now as anything.”
Sayer’s health battles, still spreading hope at 76
Leo Sayer says his hospital charity work caps off a career dedicated to providing joy through music.
“It’s a nice piece of synchronicity really, because I was born in the grounds of a hospital in Shoreham by Sea in Sussex, near Brighton in England,” Mr Sayer said.
“I suppose I’ve always felt comfortable in hospitals and being around hospitals.
“Growing up, my dad was a hospital engineer, Mum was a nurse, my sister was a matron.”
Sayer has health struggles of his own, including three stents in his heart, which help him have a genuine connection to the hospital patients he entertains.
“[My music] is providing something that isn’t taking away from any of the treatment that’s going on. It’s providing something that’s just putting a smile on peoples’ faces.
“Music is communication and that’s what this is all about, we’re communicating, we’re making people feel better.
“We’re not healing people with music, but we are making them feel better about their healing.
“To sell out Canberra Hospital will do me fine.”
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