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Paul Newman's Daughter Wows Crowd At WeHa Library

Melissa Newman was at the Noah Webster Library this week to discuss her book about growing up amid Hollywood Royalty.

Melissa Newman poses on the red carpet of the opening movie 'Il Colibri' at the 17th edition of the Rome Film Fest in Rome, in 2022. She was in West Hartford March 13 to discuss her recently published book on her famous parents.
Melissa Newman poses on the red carpet of the opening movie 'Il Colibri' at the 17th edition of the Rome Film Fest in Rome, in 2022. She was in West Hartford March 13 to discuss her recently published book on her famous parents. (Domenico Stinellis/AP photo)

WEST HARTFORD, CT — The daughter of Hollywood royalty wowed a large throng gathered at the West Hartford Public Library this week for a candid talk about growing up with famous parents.

Melissa Newman, 62, the daughter of iconic actors Paul Newman and JoAnne Woodward, visited the Noah Webster Library branch, Wednesday to discuss her new book "Head Over Heels: Joanne Woodward & Paul Newman: A Love Affair in Words and Pictures."

Thursday, the West Hartford Public Library said the event was a huge success, calling it "an absolutely amazing author talk."

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"We had a packed crowd and Melissa did an amazing job," wrote library officials.

Even better, her book can be checked out at the library.

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The book is a behind-the-scenes look at life with her famous parents and the special relationship the famous couple had.

Paul Newman died in 2008 while Woodward, 94, is the oldest living best actress Oscar winner and lives in California.

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