Katharine Ross: Fame, Five Marriages, and Her Lasting Love With Sam Elliott

In 1974, she married Gaetano “Tom” Lisi, beginning her fourth marriage. The two reportedly met through film work, where Lisi held technical and transportation jobs behind the scenes.

Their relationship developed during a quieter period in her acting career, when major studio roles were becoming less frequent. Yet another important decision was about to narrow her Hollywood opportunities even further.