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Ali MacGraw Speaks About Relationship With Steve McQueen: “I Was Obsessed”

by Peace A

Published October 1, 2023

Ali MacGraw

Ali MacGraw and Steve McQueen’s relationship was a captivating and tumultuous chapter in Hollywood’s history. Their union brought together two iconic figures from the entertainment industry during the ’70s, creating an intense and short-lived whirlwind romance. The duo were celebrated for their acting prowess and charisma, and their love story captured the imaginations of fans and media.

From their initial meeting on the set of The Getaway in 1972  to their highly publicized marriage and eventual separation, MacGraw and McQueen’s love story remains a compelling narrative in the annals of celebrity relationships.

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Ali MacGraw was still married when she met Steve McQueen

Ali MacGraw relationship with Steve McQueen
THE GETAWAY, Ali MacGraw, Steve McQueen, 1972

In her 1991 memoir titled Moving Pictures: An Autobiography, MacGraw candidly revealed that she considered turning down a significant role after meeting McQueen, who captivated her heart despite being married.

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“The real reason I had hesitated was that I knew I was going to get in some serious trouble with Steve,” she shared.

Ali MacGraw relationship with Steve McQueen
THE GETAWAY, Steve McQueen, Ali MacGraw relaxing on set, 1972

Her relationship with Steve McQueen took off almost immediately after they met

MacGraw eventually overcame her doubts and decided to take on the film role. As fate would have it, the dynamics between herself and McQueen took an unexpected turn almost as soon as they set foot on location in the beautiful state of Texas.

Ali MacGraw relationship with Steve McQueen
THE GETAWAY, from left, Steve McQueen, Ali MacGraw, 1972

The actress detailed in her memoir that her love for McQueen consumed her, and she couldn’t help it. “I was obsessed with Steve from the moment he stepped into my world,” MacGraw wrote. “There was never enough air for me to breathe to change that feeling.

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