Many people only know June Carter by way of her famous husband, classic country superstar, Johnny Cash. But this look at her tumultuous life is proof that even the most famous love stories come with misery.
Tom Petty may have come from the land of sunshine, trailers, and gators, but this rocker was no Florida Man. While running down his rock ’n’ roll dreams, he found himself on a crash course with heartbreak, addiction, and more than a few shadowy demons.
Eva Gabor was the quintessential mid-century Hollywood starlet who seemed to have it all: fame, fortune, beauty, and success. Her defining public persona pioneered the modern celebrity. But behind her glamorous socialite image, she lived a life both controlled and overshadowed by others.
It was easy for comedic actor Chris Farley to plan out his career. You see, very early in his life he’d decided who his role model was. The problem was that the celebrity he chose was a fellow comedian whose disastrous life choices had led to a tragic and early demise. Sadly, Farley seemed destined to repeat every mistake his idol made.
Time and retelling have a way of altering film dialogue. Even the most iconic phrases lose or gain something in pop culture. Either way, the actual wording rarely gets the spotlight it deserves.
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