Tatum O'Neal says kids are 'very supportive' following arrest

Tatum O’Neal says that she has spoken with each of her three children — Kevin, 22, Sean, 20 and Emily, 17 — about the events which transpired this past weekend that ultimately led to her arrest for cocaine possession.  The 44-year-old actress, in footage obtained by Entertainment Tonight, said that she’s "talked to all my kids" and revealed that her children are "very supportive."   

Kevin, Sean and Emily are Tatum’s children with ex-husband John McEnroe.

Source:  Entertainment Tonight Photo by PacificCoastNewsOnline.com

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I feel bad for her kids, she lost custody of them years ago because of her drug problem and here she is at 44 and still having problems. Poor kids, I hope they don’t follow in her or the family’s footsteps. Both her brother griffin and her brother raymond who is the child of farrah and ryan have big drug issues. Raymond is only 23 and been in and out of rehab since he was a teen, he has a heroin problem too.

- brooke on June 4th, 2008

Gosh, I can’t believe their children are that old already! I would love to see a recent pic of them…I still picture them as little tykes! Good luck to Tatum and the family as they continue to deal with her issues.

- rachael on June 4th, 2008

I’ve liked Tatum since she was in “Paper Moon” and “Bad News Bears”. She’s only a 1 1/2 yrs. older than me and I loved her roles as a young actress. I feel sorry for her and her kids, even though they’re grown up. Obviously, she needs help again and this truly is a disease. I’m rooting for you, Tatum! Get better so you could live a good life for you and your kids, ok?

- Sarah on June 4th, 2008

Brooke his name is Redmond and I know all about his drug use. I was friends with him (I am a recovering addict with 5 years clean) When he lived in Houston with his grandparents and we hung out every day. It was so sad because the kid is sooo smart. But his addiction is not just heroin, he has major problems with crack and IV cocaine. He lived a crazy life and still does. It obviously runs in the family.

- Allison on June 4th, 2008

It is sad she is still battling these issues like she is. Once an addict…it is with you every day of your life, but I would have hoped she would be doing better. I feel bad for the kids. It is good she has support and I really hope she gets help. I would hate to see her go to jail.

- tink1217 on June 4th, 2008

I just want to acknowledge the delicate and respectful phrasing of this post. I so appreciate that, thank you.

- Abigail on June 8th, 2008