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The Man Behind the Voice: Sam Elliott and His Life in Hollywood

Katharine Fell for Him

What was it about Sam that made Katharine Ross not only notice him but fall for him? Was it his rugged good looks? His blunt personality? Or was it his deep voice and manly mustache? Many women would have been happy to switch roles with Katharine. But she has been particularly discreet about why she fell in love with him.

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When asked, all Katharine said was “probably all that and more,” and when they worked together, “one thing led to another.” Wow, how descriptive. I guess it’s hard to pinpoint the thing or things that makes one love another. Feelings of love can be triggered by all kinds of things, and when a man with “all that and more” comes along, sometimes it’s just meant to be.