Inside 80's star Tom Berenger's private family life – including 4 marriages and 6 children


The Hollywood actor, 77, known for his roles in The Big Chill and Platoon, has been married four times and is a proud father of six


Tom Berenger attends the opening night gala and world premiere of the 4k restoration of "Rio Bravo" during the 2023 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 13, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for TCM)© Getty Images for TCM
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Tom Berenger is an icon of 1980s cinema, famed for his roles in blockbuster hits like Platoon and The Big Chill. Now 77, the Oscar-nominated actor boasts an extensive filmography spanning diverse genres, from sci-fi hits like Inception to gritty crime thrillers like Training Day.

While Tom is a household name worldwide, his life away from the spotlight is just as compelling. Here is everything you need to know about his private life, including his four marriages and six children.

Tom Berenger and wife Lisa Berenger attend 39th Annual Director's Guild Awards on March 7, 1987 at the Sheraton Premiere Hotel in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)© Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Tom pictured with his second wife, Lisa, in 1987

Tom Berenger's marriages

Tom has been married four times. He first wed Barbara Wilson in 1976, and the couple remained together until 1984. Two years later, he married Lisa Williams, with whom he stayed until 1997. His third marriage was to Patricia Alvaran in 1998; the pair were together for 13 years before separating in 2011.

Tom is currently married to Laura Moretti. The couple tied the knot in Sedona, Arizona, in September 2012.

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Tom Berenger and Laura Moretti pose in the 64th Annual Emmy Awards press room at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on September 23, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)© Getty Images

Tom married Laura Moretti in 2012

Who is Tom's wife?

Tom and Laura met on a blind date. "A mutual friend fixed us up at a small dinner party of about eight of us," Tom previously told Marathon Coach.

Following their wedding on September 8, 2012, the couple were pictured together later that month at the Emmy Awards, where Tom also celebrated winning the gong for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for his role as Jim Vance in Hatfields & McCoys.

Embracing a unique lifestyle, the couple own a luxury motorhome built by custom coach manufacturer Marathon. Explaining the decision, Laura told the company: "Our goal was to live in the Marathon right now, because we didn't know where we wanted to buy, what we wanted to do. 

"I see big houses with yards and I get creeped out, because we waited so long to sell ours; I just still don't want one. We ended up buying a lot in Naples because we loved being there - so that's going to be our little winter hideaway," added Laura, who was raised by Italian parents in Huntington, West Virginia.

Laura added that the pair like to visit Europe, with Italy a favourite destination. 

Who are Tom Berenger's children?© WireImage

Tom pictured with his third wife Patricia, daughter Scout and son Patrick

Who are Tom Berenger's children?

Tom is a proud father of six. He shares his eldest children, Allison Moore (born 1976) and Patrick Moore (born 1978), with his first wife, Barbara.

He went on to welcome three daughters with his second wife, Lisa: Chelsea Moore (born 1986), Chloe Moore (born 1988), and Shiloh Moore (born 1993).

He also has a daughter, Scout Moore (born 1998), with his third wife, Patricia Alvaran.

Tom Berenger and family arrive at the premiere of Warner Bros. "Inception" held at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. (Photo by Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty Images)© Corbis via Getty Images

Tom pictured with his family at the LA premiere of Inception

Tom's actor children

Following in their father's footsteps, daughters Chelsea and Chloe have both explored acting. Starring alongside their dad, Chelsea and Chloe both appeared in 1995's The Avenging Angel, while Chelsea also featured in the 1998 film Last Rites.

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