For decades, fans believed Crocodile Dundee was the ultimate Hollywood love story — both on-screen and off. But now, Linda Kozlowski, the woman who stole hearts as the dazzling Sue Charlton, has finally revealed the uncomfortable truth about her relationship with co-star Paul Hogan, and it’s not the romantic fairy tale everyone imagined.
In a candid and emotional interview, Kozlowski — now 66 — peeled back the curtain on what really unfolded during the 1986 filming of the blockbuster that made them both household names.
“Paul was charming, funny, and magnetic… but there were moments when that charm slipped,” she admitted. “There were days on set when I wasn’t sure which version of him I was getting — the movie hero or the man behind the mask.”
Their chemistry on screen was undeniable, sparking a real-life romance that captivated the world. But behind the laughter and jungle adventure, Kozlowski says she began to see signs of a man torn between two lives — his Hollywood fame and his first marriage.
“It was confusing. One moment he was deeply caring, and the next he was distant, almost haunted. I think fame changed everything for both of us,” she revealed.
By 1990, the co-stars were married, seemingly living the dream — but the reality was far from perfect. Kozlowski confesses that life with Hogan wasn’t always easy, describing years spent “in his shadow” while his fame and ego grew.
“I loved Paul deeply,” she said softly. “But I also lost myself in that love. For a long time, I was the woman behind the legend, and it took years to realize I wanted to shine on my own.”
Their 23-year marriage ended in a quiet but shocking separation, leaving fans heartbroken. Yet for Kozlowski, the split marked the beginning of a powerful rebirth. She walked away from Hollywood, reinventing herself as a successful real estate investor and businesswoman — a far cry from her days under the studio lights.
“I built something for myself,” she said proudly. “And for the first time, it’s my story — not someone else’s.”
Sources close to Kozlowski say her decision to speak out wasn’t about bitterness but about closure. “She adored Paul,” one insider shared. “But she’s finally ready to tell her side — the parts no one ever saw, not even the fans who thought they knew them.”
Meanwhile, whispers from old crew members suggest that the Crocodile Dundee set wasn’t always the carefree adventure fans imagined. One production assistant reportedly recalled “tense moments between the stars,” hinting that the behind-the-scenes atmosphere was far more charged than the romantic comedy let on.
As fans revisit the classic film, Kozlowski’s revelations have reignited fascination — and heartbreak — over one of Hollywood’s most iconic on-screen couples. What once looked like a cinematic dream now feels more like a bittersweet chapter in two intertwined lives.
“We were magic on screen,” Kozlowski concluded, “but sometimes, that’s where the magic has to stay.”
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