Rose Lenore Opens Up About Reuniting With Dad Robert Blake 18 Years After Mom's Tragic Death

On May 4, 2001, "In Cold Blood" actor Robert Blake's wife Bonnie Lee Bakley was killed while sitting in their parked car outside a Los Angeles area restaurant. Blake claimed he was not present when the shooting took place. He nonetheless was charged with her murder, tried and then acquitted, but a civil case later brought by Bonnie Lee's children found Blake liable in her death. Now, Blake and Bonnie Lee's daughter Rose Lenore - who was less than a year old when her mom died - is finally reconnecting with her father. Rose talked to Access Hollywood about this new chapter of her life and explained why she hasn't yet asked her dad about the night her mother was killed. For more on Rose, a People interview with the teen hits newsstands on Oct. 18.
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[@roselenore7230]

Thank you for having me ❤️

[@LS-zq3td]

Rose you're absolutely gorgeous, you should be a model. The way you carry yourself also is fantastic

[@joecascade5105]

dude, you rock and so does your dad!

[@Debby901]

@Rose Lenore As someone who grew up with Robert's movies and of course Barretta. I can say he always came off as a good man who grew up with a tough life. He was one of Johnny Carson's favorite guests. I as a young girl with my own childhood trauma, I would look forward to those appearances. For those moments gave me joy, laughter and hope .I can't imagine how you feel but I do hope you can get close to your Dad who genuinely loved you. Regrets are a horrible thing to live with so I wish you well 💞

[@cjb444220]

@Rose Lenore just watched the Barbara Walters show on Hulu. I'm really glad you ended up meeting your father. He seems like such a nice guy that got a shitty deal. "/ Very unfortunate. I'm glad your not letting it define you.

[@alwaysdusty]

Is Bonnie's sister still alive? She was Bonnie's voice from the grave.......honest and sincere....she knew the truth.

[@jszoradi8650]

She seems to be well put together mentally and very articulate by the way she speaks at such a young age. She looks like her mother. You can see she was raised right 😃👍🏻

[@sexysherry13]

Don't choose a side... what a wise young lady. Keep life simple & appreciate it.

[@fanboy2015]

Seems like a Good person. Hope she has a positive life.

[@ginac895]

What a strong, beautiful, smart, young women.

[@sandyhobo2053]

I'm surprised she never knew her father all this time. Especially since she was raised by her sister that has the same father

[@sweetielady7710]

Sandy Westbrook Yeah I thought the same thing. I guess the older half sister who raised Rose felt that Robert wasn’t stable enough to be around Rose so she kept the distance between them. Or at least that’s what I read.

[@jszoradi8650]

I don't think Robert Blake has a real close relationship with his 2 older kids. His son said in an interview with Marcia Clark that they no longer speak.

[@sweetielady7710]

J S Oh interesting. I thought his older kids supported him. I’m not sure if he is guilty or not but he definitely seems unstable so I can’t blame his older kids if they are estranged from him.

[@a.k.7116]

All his children love him. It is what it is. They accept the distance. I had a distant Father who loved all his children, but didn't know how to be present.

[@windymcgee6833]

He abused and molested both his children. He did an interview with a tabloid where he said he had his kids watch him have sex "because it's the only way they'll learn". THAT is why he had no contact. "He's been so respectful that". No sh_t dipstick 🙄

[@jennybh08]

I have a 21 year old daughter named Rose Lenora. Named after her grandmother!! COOL!!

[@linapagliari8003]

She’s a beautiful young lady very positive 🇨🇦😁😁😁

[@wendycampbell5099]

Smart young lady. RIP Robert Blake.

[@mikesmith3873]

She’s beautiful and hope she has peace. To be born is 1 in 4 trillion. The past of her parents has nothing to do with her. She is in charge of her destiny and in charge of breaking the cycle. Peace be with you Rose, you deserve it

[@marycrichton6236]

Sure looks like mom

[@ecjraj]

Yeah, nobody can deny who her Mom was that's for sure. I just hope she didn't see the same pictures of her Mother that I saw when I googled Bonnie Lee Bakley.

[@sandyhobo2053]

I think she's a spitting image of her Dad

[@Pronzini1]

Debby Dear.......the kid seems confused, as well she should be. She wants to learn more about her Dad, but big Sister is trying to keep her from having that chance.

[@therealmikebrown]

Are we pretending he's not a murderer?

[@markevan1]

A jury heard more about the known events of the case than you and I ever will. One jury member said-- "they couldn't put the gun in his hand". They had reasonable doubt. What are you pretending?

[@fanniek1694]

She's so beautiful

[@dennygarrett7487]

good luck rose and believe in your dad!

[@f.m.r.1437]

Rose Lenore, if you read these comments, all I can say is no matter what your dad has said or done in the past, let that go! Keep in contact with him. All he does is talk about you on his posts. Trust me, once they're gone, they're gone (you know what I mean.)

[@a.k.7116]

He doesn't have social media....where are his "posts?"

[@fletcher373]

He murdered her mother. Wtf is wrong with you.

[@surfinwithsatch]

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[@shenistyles8464]

How I ended up here.... I searched for the person with the most marriages and some guy pops up. Her mom was the only name with a link on the list of spouses, and we're here.

[@aliciacoleman848]

I wish you and your family healing and peace.

[@chrishultgren777]

this generation is so self absorbed. 🙄 Your dad is Beretta...he was in the little Rascals...how unbelievable is that? Not even interested 😒 cares more about her shady mom

[@aboomalacani2732]

I stumbled onto Robert Blake's story not knowing much about it although I recall seeing the trial briefly as I switched through the channels. His wife reminds me of my ex. She was more covert about her activities and is still alive. Roberts daughter turned out to be a lovely, seemingly well adjusted, intelligent woman!

[@QuaaludeCharlie]

Smart Kid :) QC

[@cocoaorange1]

She looks just like her mom. Her mom was a hot mess who led a shady life, but didn't deserve to get killed. I guess her sister did keep her away from Robert. That is sad, but she seems like a fair minded young person. Sadly, Robert died yesterday at 89.

[@AgentGibbs]

She definitely looks like her father more. Her mother doesn't have those eyebrows and kiddish face. Look at a young Robert Blake then look at Rose Lenore.

[@williemontville9747]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@eyeonart6865]

Yea, he said you call him Robert. Very disrespectful! He was proven innocent the real killer confessed and then committed suicide. Everyone owes him a sorry!

[@rodericksutton2983]

Oh shut up sheep

[@dawngarlock1999]

I dont believe this man did it . I believe she should really read about Jerry Lee Lewis Mysterious Death of Shawn Michelle Stephens . Look at the timeframe . Look at the personality traits of this associate to her mom and the past if her father was not like this at all . Jerry Lee Lewis settled with her and had a deep rooted hate for paying out any money to a woman ... he did ... then she later dies too . Things that make you ho hmmm. What if Blake had nothing to do with it and was set up ... lost his daughter ... his reputation ... his money he had worked so hard for ... not that he cared .... ????

[@dawngarlock1999]

Read Rolling Stones article Mysterious death of Shawn Michelle Lewis listen to interview with Geraldo Rivera .... listen to Hughes downs .... read and look at marriage dates of Kerrie Mccarver w him and Bonnie Lee Blakey relationship and her other daughter she had w Jeri Lee Lewis A SETTLEMENT was given to her ... well Jaren his 4th wife never made it to court he warned her ... Shawn was leaving him ... She didnt make it out of the house that morning ... if neighbors had not lied Truth would be known !!!

[@geraldparks1621]

Poor girl looks like her mother.

[@monkeyman2407]

I think she is much prettier than Bonnie ever was, but I do see some of Bonnie in her face - the same face shape & cheekbones.

[@rgreene152]

I can see her dad in her too!

[@evanjameson5437]

Her Dad is a HERO

[@specshadow8517]

Hi first comment

[@gixxie117]

Yeah she wants to go into acting--now she wants a relationship with her famous dad--hope she doesn't have 10 husbands like her mom