In 1994, Newman tried his hand at comedy with The Hudsucker Proxy, and he also appeared in the drama Nobody’s Fool, which earned him an eighth Oscar nomination. After a brief hiatus, Newman returned to films in 1998 with the dark drama Twilight, co-starring Susan Sarandon and Gene Hackman.

Although well into his 70s, Newman still commands lead roles. Most recently, Newman starred in Where the Money Is (2000), a crime drama co-starring Linda Fiorentino and Dermot Mulroney.

Newman has been considered as the quintessential American sex symbol -- a reputation built by his strong performances and piercing blue eyes. He has appeared in over 60 films, often playing the flawed anti-hero, and has been nominated for Best Actor eight times. In addition to his late film work, he has directed his efforts toward social causes, including the Hole-In-The-Wall Gang Camp (a summer camp for terminally ill children and their families) and The Scott Newman Foundation, named in memory of his only son, who died of an accidental drug overdose in 1978. He and his wife currently reside in Westport, Connecticut, where most of their time is devoted to these various social undertakings. In 1987, the actor launched “Newman’s Own” line of specialty food products, the proceeds of which earn millions of dollars for charities and welfare causes annually. Newman and Woodward have three daughters and celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in January 1998.