Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Sally Ride's Hidden Relationship Revealed in New Documentary
Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, had a secret!
She was in a romantic relationship with Tam O’Shaughnessy, but it was kept private for over 27 years.
A new movie called 'Sally' tells their story.
It features memories from Tam, and it shows how their relationship started when they were kids.
This secret was revealed after Sally died.
Now, people can learn more about who Sally really was.
The movie will be on TV and streaming soon, letting everyone see this part of her life.
A new documentary titled 'Sally' reveals details of Sally Ride's hidden relationship.
Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, kept her relationship with Tam O’Shaughnessy private for 27 years.
The relationship became public after Ride's death in 2012.
The documentary features O’Shaughnessy's memories of their time together.
'Sally' will premiere on Nat Geo and Disney+ in June.
- Who
- Sally Ride, Tam O’Shaughnessy, and the documentary's director Cristina Costantini.
- What
- A documentary about the hidden relationship of astronaut Sally Ride with Tam O’Shaughnessy.
- When
- The relationship was private for 27 years, and the details revealed after Sally Ride's death in 2012.
- Where
- The documentary premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and will be available on Nat Geo and Disney+.
- Why
- To share Sally Ride's story and reveal the intimate details of her life that were previously kept private.
- Subject
- Sally Ride
- Occupation
- Astronaut
- First American Woman in Space
- Yes
- Relationship revealed
- After her death
- Romantic Partner
- Tam O’Shaughnessy
- Documentary Title
- Sally
- Release Date
- June 16 on Nat Geo, June 17 on Disney+