HBO’s upcoming documentary FAYE explores the life of Faye Dunaway and her acting career. The documentary, which premiered at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, also opens up about her struggles and painful childhood. It talks about her marriage and her relationship with her son, Liam Dunaway O’Neill. The documentary will be available for streaming on Max on July 13.
Born in 1980, Faye Dunaway and her second husband, Terry O’Neill, adopted Liam Dunaway O’Neill when he was just a week old. As per People Magazine, Faye and Terry filed for divorce in 1987 but continued to co-parent Dunaway O’Neill.
Liam Dunaway O’Neill made several red carpet appearances with his mother. In fact, the two also acted in a few projects. According to his IMDb page, Dunaway O’Neill made his acting debut with Faye Dunaway in 2004 with the film Last Goodbye. In 2005, he starred alongside Chris Pine in Confession. However, his last acting appearance came in the 2008 short Al’s Beef.
In August 2021, Liam Dunaway O’Neill opened up about his transformation and weight-loss journey. On Instagram, he wrote about how he fell into depression and weighed 209lbs. In the post, he noted that he did not like himself and was in a bad place until he started losing weight. He said, “After a while, I was sent a picture of myself and knew I had to do something. I decided to dedicate the next year to my mental and physical health.”
Who is Faye Dunaway’s son Liam Dunaway O’Neill?
Although he is available on social media, Liam Dunaway O’Neill does not actively share details of his personal life. However, People Magazine reported that in 2022, Dunaway O’Neill welcomed his first child, Oliver, with partner McKinzie Roth. Last year, in May 2023, Roth posted a family photo in which Faye Dunaway can be seen spending quality time with Dunaway O’Neill, Roth, and her grandson.
Liam Dunaway O’Neill will appear in the upcoming documentary FAYE. Dunaway O’Neill opened up about his mother, saying, “My mom would keep her emotions inside, and then let it out.” He even accompanied Faye Dunaway during the premiere of the documentary at the Cannes Film Festival.
