Hollywood’s Sexiest Couple
At the time of their marriage, both of their careers were soaring and attracted a great amount of unwanted attention from the tabloids. The media was more interested in their love life than their potential as actors. Sam’s infamous butt scene in The Legacy increased the attention, so much so that they were featured together on Playgirl Magazine’s October 1979 cover.
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They were called “Hollywood’s Sexiest Couple,” which effectively destroyed hopes they might have had for a private love life. Sam much preferred to be known for his professional work rather than his butt or even his love life, but this is Hollywood. Elliot practically became a sex symbol overnight, and he wasn’t very pleased with the stigma that came with it.