Neile Adams

It was either Evans wasn't aware of both actors' reputations, or he thought the payoff was worth the risk.

But yeah, he pushed his wife into Steve McQueen's arms unintentionally, maybe.

[laughs] So Robert Evans put on his producer hat and planned the casual meeting between David Foster, Steven McQueen-- or sorry, Steve McQueen and his wife, Ali MacGraw.

From the beginning of talks abo-about her working with McQueen, MacGraw was hesitant to join him on the film, and the fact that she was married with a young child by Evans gave her more hesitation.

Although she was apprehensive, the talk was a success because she ended up agreeing to star in the film, The Getaway.

Now, Steve McQueen was in a different situation.

He was recently divorced from his wife of 15 years, Nellie Adams, when they started filming in Texas.

His ex-wife walked away with seven figures and an equal split of the assets.