Although Carrie Fisher is best remembered for her portrayal of Princess Leia in Star Wars, her real-life resilience only enhanced her iconic reputation. A born writer, Fisher never shied away from speaking her truth and telling her story. Not only did she brave mental illness and addiction, but her tragic love stories reveal her devastating vulnerabilities.
Tony Curtis may be best known for dressing up like a woman in Some Like It Hot, but his long career also had turns in westerns, film noir, and epics like Spartacus. It was his off screen life, however, where he really turned up the heat with six wives (!), six kids and a boatload of affairs. Break out the eye-liner and take a look at Tony Curtis’s wild ride through Hollywood.
Joan Collins seems to love to kiss and tell and we're definitely here for all her steamy secrets. Five husbands, a racy tell-all memoir, a 12-page Playboy spread at age 50, and so much more.
As The King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley reigned over the American music scene of the 1950s and 60s with his gyrating hips and smooth voice. But although his legendary music made jaws drop—no one realized that his handsome face hid a twisted mind. Sadly, even though Elvis was a roaring talent, he also harbored some monstrous secrets.
On the surface, Shirley Temple may have seemed like one of those rare child stars that survived Hollywood unscathed. But taking a deeper look into her history, we discovered it was far darker than we ever imagined.
With a stunningly powerful voice and an onstage presence to match, it’s not an overstatement to say that Freddie Mercury was one of the greatest rock frontmen of all time. But behind the scenes, Mercury’s life was wildly different than what fans saw. From secret pain and heartache to controversy to the jaw-dropping tragedy of his untimely death, Mercury’s story isn’t for the faint of heart.
While Joanna Moore certainly had a disturbing childhood, her adult life was actually much worse. This Southern beauty queen took Hollywood by storm and then quickly found herself pregnant and in a loveless relationship with a man who’s been called a narcissistic psychopath. Moore and her husband may go down in history as the worst parents in history, but it’s hard not to feel a little sorry for her.
Chet Baker beguiled millions of fans with his unique and vulnerable vocal quality. However, although he produced such tender music, he was also an unpredictable rake. Plagued by addiction and horrifying life choices, Chet was the most reckless bad boy in the business. Let’s unlock the door and explore these cagey facts about jazz music’s not-so-funny valentine.
Lucille Ball clawed her way to the top and became the most beloved television actress of the 50s. But don't let those cheerful, blue eyes fool you. This red-headed legend had a surprisingly disturbing backstory. Underneath her bubbly exterior, she faced loss, betrayal, and scandal at every turn—right up until the bitter end.
Jan-Michael Vincent was the 1980s heartthrob most famous for portraying Stringfellow Hawke in the popular TV series Airwolf. His muscled, beach-ready body and classic all-American looks catapulted him to stardom. But his addictions, violent behavior, and dumb bad luck took him from handsome to horrifying just as quickly.
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