Johnny Stompanato and Lana Turner in the late 1950s
Johnny Stompanato and Lana Turner in the late 1950s
Old Hollywood

Book Claims Lana Turner Killed Mob Boyfriend

And let her daughter take the blame.

Jerry Lee Lewis and Myra Williams in 1958
Jerry Lee Lewis and Myra Williams in 1958
Too Young

Jerry Lee Lewis’ Wife Doesn’t Remember Wedding

Myra Williams was 13 years old when they married.

Elizabeth Taylor, Eddie Fisher, and Debbie Reynolds in Las Vegas in 1958
Elizabeth Taylor, Eddie Fisher, and Debbie Reynolds in Las Vegas in 1958
Liz & Debbie

Husband's Affair "Humiliated" Debbie Reynolds

Eddie Fisher left her for Elizabeth Taylor.

Frank Sinatra and Lauren Bacall circa 1957
Frank Sinatra and Lauren Bacall circa 1957
Almost Wed

Sinatra Called Bacall a "Pushy Female"

After he abruptly ending their engagement.

Joan Crawford in 1954; Marilyn Monroe in 1952
Joan Crawford in 1954; Marilyn Monroe in 1952
Fashion Critic

Marilyn Monroe & Joan Crawford's Feud

Joan did not approve of one of Marilyn's dresses.

Tab Hunter in 1955
Tab Hunter in 1955
Private Lives

How Anthony Perkins "Betrayed" Tab Hunter

The two closeted stars dated in secret.

Jerry Mathers on "Leave It to Beaver"
Jerry Mathers on "Leave It to Beaver"
Classic TV Family

See Beaver From "Leave It to Beaver" Now

At 74, he's the last surviving star of the show.

Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in 1964
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in 1964
Ups and Downs

Richard Burton on Great Love Elizabeth Taylor

He called her an "eternal one-night stand."

Keith Thibodeaux in 1955
Keith Thibodeaux in 1955
Classic TV Royalty

See Little Ricky From "I Love Lucy" Now

Former actor Keith Thibodeaux is now 72 years old.

Sidney Poitier on the set of "Lillies of the Field" in 1963
Sidney Poitier on the set of "Lillies of the Field" in 1963
Sharing Their Secrets

Sidney Poitier Had an Affair with This Co-Star

The actors worked together twice.

Paul Newman in the 1962 film "Sweet Bird of Youth"
Paul Newman in the 1962 film "Sweet Bird of Youth"
Debut Dud

Paul Newman Hated This Movie of His So Much

He took out ads begging people not to watch.

Elizabeth Taylor photographed next to a car circa 1958
Elizabeth Taylor photographed next to a car circa 1958
Love Triangle

This Elizabeth Taylor Affair Is Infamous

And was the reason one star's career was "ruined."

Sammy Davis Jr. photographed lounging in a chair, holding a phone circa 1955
Sammy Davis Jr. photographed lounging in a chair, holding a phone circa 1955
Rat Pack

Sammy Davis Jr.'s Affair Led to a Mob Threat

His relationship with a white star was controversial.

Sophia Loren at Victoria Station in London in 1957
Sophia Loren at Victoria Station in London in 1957
On-Set Romance

Sophia Loren Had an Affair With This Co-Star

She admitted to it years after his death.

Gene Kelly waving from the steps of a plane circa 1950s
Gene Kelly waving from the steps of a plane circa 1950s
Good Morning

Gene Kelly & This Co-Star Didn't Get Along

He was even surprised she kept speaking to him.

Princess Aurora in 1959's "Sleeping Beauty"
Princess Aurora in 1959's "Sleeping Beauty"
Disney Princess

Why the Voice of Sleeping Beauty Sued Disney

Mary Costa asked for $2 million years later.

Marlon Brando circa 1950s
Marlon Brando circa 1950s
Guys and Feuds

Marlon Brando Reportedly Feared This Co-Star

To the point that he hired a bodyguard.

Ingrid Bergman in "Notorious"
Ingrid Bergman in "Notorious"
Hollywood Scandal

Ingrid Bergman Received Hate Mail From Fans

She faced backlash when a big secret was revealed.

Joyce Van Patten in 1970
Joyce Van Patten in 1970
Early Soap Star

See Original "As the World Turns" Star at 88

Joyce Van Patten was in the soap's original cast.

James Dean in "East of Eden"
James Dean in "East of Eden"
Old Hollywood

Star Called James Dean "Last Year's Talent"

This actor thought Dean was copying him.