Ed Begley Jr. Discovers Shocking Truth About His Biological Mother in Teen Years

Actor Ed Begley Jr. discovered the truth about his biological mother just before turning 16 when he learned that the woman he thought was his mother was actually his stepmother. His father revealed that his real mother was Sandy, with whom he had an affair while she was an NBC page. Begley felt cheated and lied to, leading to substance abuse issues. He eventually got sober in 1979 and began to grow up. Despite facing challenges, including a Parkinson's disease diagnosis in 2016, Begley remains grateful and considers himself lucky.