Despite the way he portrays himself with his roles, Tom Selleck actually had a solidified personal code of ethics. In fact, he’s quite the religious person himself! He’s said that he tries very hard to conduct himself in an ethical way because that’s important to his stability now.
“We’re a culture that’s so centered on the individual. The culture says that basically nothing is more important than the way you feel.” Truly an honorable man.
Keeping It Private
We live and we learn. Tom definitely learned his lessons in dealing with fame and relationships in the past and he fully intends to never let that destroy his family. He even admitted that he's found it very difficult to expose his private life and live with it.
He added, “It’s important to nurture your marriage. I think wanting time away from work has been good for that.” Good on you, Tom!
Sophia Loren’s Neighbor
Because of his stardom, it became particularly difficult for Tom to socialize with any other women. Jillie even felt pretty apprehensive to find out that Sophia Loren, a well-known Italian actress, moved in as their neighbor at one point.
Tom humorously shared, “If I was on my way to Home Depot and she was out on the driveway in her bathrobe and she said exactly these words: ‘Thomaso, would you like a cappuccino?’ I could go in.” We totally don’t blame her, though! Jealousy is absolutely natural.
Baby Tom
Tom has always had a soft spot in supporting and helping today’s youth. This inspiration probably came from his own childhood, growing up with a balanced upbringing in Detroit, Michigan.
At a young age, he was already given much responsibility and independence to take care of himself and find his place in the world. The Sellecks eventually moved to the state of California to start afresh with the kids.
He Can Do It All
Young Tom Selleck virtually excelled in everything he ever dedicated his time and energy to. While taking up Business Administration at the University of Southern California, Tom received a basketball scholarship in the USC Trojans men’s basketball team.
Simultaneously, he was working as a model! It was only until his drama coach encouraged him that he decided to try out acting, too. He eventually was trained in acting at the Beverly Hills Playhouse.