some of these feuds were so bad they involved blackmailing smear campaigns threats of FBI investigations and abductions these people were different from newspapers to tabloids to social media celebrities have always been at the Forefront of American popular culture and nothing makes us all tune in more than a good Feud if you think that celebrity messiness couldn't get any worse than it is nowadays you are wrong here are the 12 nasty notorious Classic Hollywood feudes that were so messy it almost destroyed Hollywood number one will totally shock you number 12 Debbie Reynolds versus Elizabeth Taylor what
you're looking at here is the beginning of a very scandalous love triangle between very close friends who also used to double date with their husbands in 1949 when Debbie was 17 she made her way to MGM and Liz had already turned into a star with the company they went to school together on the lot while Liz was in between filming and while Debbie admits the two were nothing alike they got along very well by 1955 Debbie was married to singer Eddie fiser and by 1957 Liz was married to director Mike Todd the two couples were
like the It Squad in Hollywood it was like an old school equivalent to Beyonce Jay-Z Chris Martin and Gwyneth paltro just four icons create a power Squad and hang out together in 1958 Elizabeth's husband Mike died tragically in a plane crash just a year after they married according to Liz's website Liz and Debbie were so close and Liz was so distraught after the crash Debbie tried to help Liz cope through the loss even sending Eddie over to lend emotional support that emotional support turned into a lot more than that and then the Press caught wind
and the entire thing blew up after divorcing Debbie Eddie married Liz in 195 9 while the tabloids painted a picture of a home wrecker and America's scorned sweetheart according to lizz's website behind closed doors Eddie was failing as a husband and though hurt and blindsided Debbie was silently thanking Elizabeth for taking him off her hands as she knew it was over 5 years later Liz had her eyes set on her co-star Richard Burton on the set of Cleopatra and ended her marriage with Eddie Debbie also moved on and found new love Debbie and Elizabeth were
finally able to reconcile in 1966 they both unexpectedly found themselves aboard the Queen Elizabeth which was set to sail to Europe according to Debbie the two past notes on the ship finally met up to have dinner and got smashed the pair stayed friends after their reconciliation and even went on to make the film these old broads together in 2001 Liz passed away in March 2011 while Debbie passed away in December 2016 Debbie said this about reconciling with Elizabeth you have to look at what life is all about and is it worth it and is he
worth it the friendship was perhaps worth more number 11 Johnny Carson versus Joan Rivers it's no secret that women in comedy have fought their male dominated industry battles for eons however while things may have gotten better when Joan Rivers was coming up comedy was all older white men while the older white men were using reused jokes and the infamous degrading of women as comedy Joan thought she would just talk about her life all men who had their breakthroughs way ahead of her back in the day Scouts were coming around to comedy shows looking for people
to be on the Johnny Carson show over a period of three years Joan was rejected from the show seven times it was actually Bill Cosby who persuaded the show producer to use Joan in the show as a comedian well they brought her on the show as a writer in 1965 Johnny did tell Joan live on air that she was going to be a star she adored him and throughout the 1970s she did a lot of work for his show while all of the men were leaving Johnny Carson Joan stayed for 18 years and then they
finally offered her her own late night show naturally the first person she wanted to call and tell was Johnny who promptly hung up on her and never spoke to her again and then tried to deny the whole thing ever happened he died in 2005 Joan had this to say about it he was not angry at anybody else I think he really felt because I was a woman that I just was his that I wouldn't leave him I know this sounds very warped but I don't understand otherwise what was going on he didn't like that as
a woman I went up against him number 10 Jerry Lewis versus Dean Martin this comedy duo first started performing together on July 25th 1946 after a scheduled singer dropped out of the lineup at a show at the 500 Club in Atlantic City Jerry convinced the owner to hire Dean giving us their first performance together the performance was a hit and became the foundation for their decade long comedy act in 1995 Jerry would go on to tell people I don't think we would have ever been heard of without the other the pair quickly signed a movie
deal and would end up making 16 movies together over a 10-year period although the pair were wildly successful things weren't perfect between Jerry and Dean Dean started to feel like Jerry was controlling their work lives far too much when Dean started talking about starting up his solo act again Jerry felt totally betrayed and not too long after they stopped speaking altogether on July 25th 1956 exactly 10 years after the duo formation they performed their final show at the Copa Cabana Dean went on to become a member of Frank Sinatra's Rat Pack and Jerry went on
to do movies like The Nutty Professor in 1976 during Jerry's annual ton fundraiser for muscular distrophy Frank Sinatra facilitated the gag of all gags after performing his set he presented Jerry with a couple of donations then he proceeded with I have a friend who loves what you do every year and who just wanted to come out could you send my friend out please and to everyone's disbelief for the first time in 20 years it was none other than Dean the two hugged and Dean so cutely kissed Jerry and Frank on the cheek they received an
over one minute long standing ovation as time went on Jerry told people in 1983 our lifestyles and careers are separate and apart but if you told me he was outside right now it would be a joy to jump on his neck in 1987 after Dean's son was killed in a plane crash Jerry attended the funeral and the pair officially made up they continued to speak on and off until Dean passed away in 1995 number nine Olivia De havind versus Joan Fontaine Olivia De havind and Joan Fontaine are sisters who were born only 15 months apart
heart Olivia is the eldest their Feud basically started at Birth they shared a room when they were younger and according to Joan's 1978 Memoir she remembers the Animus we'd felt toward each other as children the hair pullings the Savage wrestling matches the time Olivia fractured my collar bone yeah the two were no strangers to coming to blows and physically harming or plotting to physically harm each other when Olivia became a working actress first by being cast in a screen adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream at 18 Joan reportedly lobbied her sister to help her become
an actor as well well being who they are Olivia only agreed to help her if she changed her last name so people wouldn't confuse the two so Joan took her stepfather's last name and became Joan Fontaine in 1942 the sisters were both nominated for best actress at the Oscars the two were both seated at the same table when Joan won the award for suspicion Joan said I felt Olivia would spring across the table and grab me by the hair I felt like age four being confronted by my older sister damn it I'd incurred her wrath
again in 1975 when their mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer Olivia was reportedly by her side until the end while Joan was on tour for a play and claimed that no one even notified her that her mother was dying nor was she invited to the funeral when Joan inevitably showed up to the service the sisters did not talk in a 1978 interview Joan had this to say about her sister Olivia has always said I was first at everything I got married first got an Academy Award first had a child first if I die first she'll
be furious because again I'll have got there first Joan passed away in 2013 at the age of 96 in 2016 Olivia revealed to USA Today that she still referred to her sister as Dragon Lady and then proceeded to deny that there was a feud per se between the two Olivia passed away in 2020 at 104 years old number eight Orson Wells versus William Randolph Hurst film director writer actor and producer Orson Wells and founder of Hurst Communications Esquire Cosmopolitan San Francisco Chronicle William Randolph Hurst feuded back in the 40s to the point of blackmail in
1941 Orson Wells produced directed and starred in the movie Citizen Cane a movie about a media Mogul born rich who went on to create a massive newspaper Empire it was a classic story about how corruptive too much power can be oh did I forget to mention it was basically a movie where the main character was just an interpretation of Hurst Orson was only 24 when he fired those major shots at someone who was basically Logan Roy of their time time when heta Hopper the leading lady in Gossip back in the day attended the preview screening
for citizen Cain she was livid she called the movie a vicious and irresponsible attack on a great man when Hurst got wind it was really game on Hollywood Executives rallied behind Hurst and attempted to buy the movie from Orson just to burn the negatives and protect Williams reputation they even went as far as blackmailing smear campaigns and FBI investigations for anyone who dared to show the movie Williams smear campaign on Orson was horrible he had all of Hollywood literally stuck between a rock and a hard place he threatened to expose long buried Hollywood scandals that
were only kept quiet at the request of Studios he used orson's private life against him he basically told everyone Orson was a communist and unwilling to fight for his country and he also had major theaters refusing to play Citizen Cane at the 1942 Oscars when Orson and the film were mentioned at the awards he was booed the movie was nominated for nine Academy Awards and only one best original screenplay which was just as much writer Herman Manu witch's award as it was orson's after the horrible display at the Academy Awards RKO silently retired citizen Cain
into their vault the movie wasn't revived until almost 25 years later number seven b Arthur versus Betty White it's it's devastating to believe that these two women who played on screen best friends actually did not get along in real life their lack of compatibility was very evident in how they approached their work B came from a sitcom background that involved filming shows like stage plays and using up close reactions Betty came from a background where she learned that the best approach was to be less in your face in an exclusive interview with closer be's son
even recalled his mother during filming it would make my mom unhappy that in between takes Betty would go and talk to the audience it wasn't jealousy it was a focus thing he even went on to explain my mom unknowingly carried the attitude that it was fun to have somebody to be angry at it was almost like Betty became her Nemesis someone she could always roll her eyes about at work however things weren't always like this in an archived interview with the academy of television Arts and Sciences their Golden Girl co-star Rue mclanahan spoke on her
relationship with bee bee and I didn't have a lot of relationships going on bee is a very very eccentric woman she wouldn't go to lunch with me unless Betty White would go with her trying to figure out what went wrong it was widely suspected even by Rue mclanahan that it was Betty's best actress Emmy win in 1986 she was the first to win and be nominated of the group that caused the Riff be's son even mentioned my mom was the real deal I think she felt she was more of an actress than Betty mom came
from Broadway Betty starred on a game show at one point number six Vivien Vance versus William froley this pair spent six seasons playing husband and wife Fred and Ethel MZ on the Beloved series I Love Lucy wildly enough William was 64 when they began filming the show and viven was only 42 William had already spent 4 years building up his career before he landed his role on the hit show and he was the oldest in the cast by far the whole conflict with Vivien began at the first table read for the show as they were
all preparing for the read viven said to Lucille loud enough for William to hear you can't be serious I'm married to that old coot even though it was that one instance that possibly sparked their hatred for each other according to Audrey kerberg who co-wrote meet the mertzes the life story of I love Lucy's other couple she detailed William in an exclusive with page six as a mean rough man continuing he was a woman hater known throughout Hollywood for very bad language and just antisocial Behavior she also detailed his alleged heavy drinking on the My3 Sunset
claiming he drank all day in the same page six interview one of Williams co-stars from my three sons Tim consedine even recalled that during the filming of the show William was asked about what it was like to work with viven and even years later he still allegedly referred to her as a miserable scint William died in 1966 after suffering a heart attack and Vivien died in 1979 after losing her battle with breast cancer number five Marlon Brando versus Frank Sinatra in 1954 Marlon Brando starred in the movie on the waterfront in the lead role of
Terry much to the dismay of Old Blue Eyes Marlon had beaten Frank out for the part and that was the Catalyst for what would be the start of a feud between two of old Hollywood's greatest in 1955 the pair would go on to Star alongside each other in Guys and Dolls and yeah Marlin got the starring role in the musical and Frank was the second lead James Kaplan the author of Sinatra the chairman stated it was really one-sided with Frank detesting the ground that Brando walked on of course Marlin had no disdain for Frank but
he quickly grew too to add fuel to the fire Marlin ended up winning the Academy Award for best actor and on the waterfront right before the Guys and Dolls filming began on the set of Guys and Dolls Frank started referring to Marlin as mumbles and as the berading continued Marlin caught on and started his own jokes during a scene where Frank has to eat cake Marlin would intentionally blow his lines to force Sinatra to eat cake over and over again the hostility was reaching New Heights and the pair refused to talk they would only communicate
through other people things really escalated when Frank's wife Ava Gardner who he was separated from was spending time in Marlin's dressing room when Frank wasn't around it's believed this is what directly led to Marlin's abduction he was riding around on his motorcycle and had stopped at a rest stop when a car with Three Goons showed up and pulled a gun on him forcing him into an unknown vehicle Marlin's close friend Carlo Fiori's account was detailed in the book Brando unzipped by by Darwin Porter Marlin told me one of the goons told me he was going
to offer me a choice he could kill me a quick and easy death with a bullet in the heart or else he'd let me live if he let me live he'd castrate me and carve up my face so that no plastic surgeon could ever repair it Marlin told me he had never been so frightened in all his life Brando was eventually dumped in the Hollywood Hills and he was able to flag down a car for help although there wasn't any hard evidence Carlo firmly believed it was Frank I'm sure Sinatra was behind this whole thing
he threatened and intimidated other people in his life or so I heard why not Marlin his Archen Enemy Number One after the abduction Marlin kept his distance from Frank and even hired a bodyguard for his own personal protection and finally here's a true rivalry that went on for decades it was so bad that it literally didn't end until both women had passed it was so iconic that Ryan Murphy even told their story in the first season of his Anthology series Feud it's a 40-year rivalry number four Joan Crawford versus bet Davis oh settle in because
this one is a lot let's start with some quick background Joan made her first appearance on screen in 1925 and bet didn't even move to Hollywood until 1930 in 1933 bet was finally set to have her name featured above the title in the Warner Brothers movie ex lady the studio had already planned a massive promotional campaign for the movie which included an announcement of BET's new phase of her career well that same day Joan announced she was divorcing her first husband and newspapers quickly pushed BET's announcement to a small box in the corner of the
page while Janes divorce was a multi-page spread in a plethora of newspapers after only a week of premiering BET's movie was dropped from theaters for low ratings thought it couldn't get any worse well let's continue in 1935 bet starred in a drama called dangerous and fell in love with her co-star francho tone yeah you could probably guess that Joan got to him first she ended up marrying him during the filming of dangerous which devastated bet in a 1987 interview with Michael Thornton more than 50 years after the incident bet told him I have never forgiven
her for that and never will in Joan's personal biography titled not the girl next door Joan Crawford a personal biography she had this to say about BET's Crush francho thought bet was a good actress but he never thought of her as a woman these women went at it for the rest of their lives in 1943 it's reported that Joan attempted to reconcile by sending bet gifts and flowers which fell flat then in 1945 Joan won her first and only Oscar for a rooll bet turned down in 1946 Joan received another Oscar nomination for a role
bet turned down according to Joan's friend Jerry Asher in 1950 bet had suspicions that Joan who according to her daughter Christina was likely by seexual had taken an interest in her which is why she was probably so antagonistic he me mention that Joan used to make jokes like francho isn't interested in bet but I wouldn't mind giving her a poke if I was in the right mood however he never knew if she was truly just joking or not somehow after a previous movie starring the two was scrapped when bet walked out on it they finally
made it work when Joan convinced bet to do whatever happened to Baby Jane the beef of course continued on set and brought this whole thing to a head during the filming there's a scene where Betty's character beats Jo Jones rightfully so Joan was not down with that and requested a body double which couldn't be used in close-up shots so when Betty's time came she kicked Jane very very hard in the head to the point where it's reported that she needed stitches Betty said she barely touched her Hollywood definitely helped add fuel to the fire by
giving bet the Best Actress Oscar nomination for the movie and paying Joan complete dust iconically though if anyone won and wasn't present to accept their award Joan made sure she could be the one to do it well when best actress was read and it went to Anne bftt Joan was the one to go on stage and accept it she even ended up in the official pictures with all of the other winners to bring this very long story around in 1964 Joan walked out on a movie the two were supposed to do together after their last
success in May 1977 Joan died and bet died in October 1989 while they spent their lives feuding bet did come to Joan's defense when Joan's adoptive daughter wrote A Memoir slandering her mother after she had already died wildly enough the two had far more in common than they thought because after BET's death her daughter went on to do the same thing number three Katherine heurn versus Spencer Tracy the classic tale of Hollywood's golden couple that wasn't so golden behind the scenes Katherine heurn and Spencer Tracy starred together in nine films delivering Unforgettable performances and undeniable
onscreen chemistry to the public they were the epitome of a perfect match but beneath the surface their relationship was anything but smooth sailing Catherine known for her Fierce Independence and strong willed nature often clashed with Spencer's more reserved and private demeanor their off-screen interactions were marked by disagreement over everything from film choices to personal boundaries Catherine was never one to back down often voicing her dissatisfaction with scripts or production decisions while Spencer preferred to maintain Harmony leading to bottled up frustrations their professional relationship was a delicate balance while their combined talents brought cinematic magic to
life their differing personalities sometimes cause tension on set Katherine's Relentless pursuit of perfection could frustrate Spencer who valued a more laid-back approach to acting despite these challenges they managed to create some of the most iconic films in Hollywood history proving that even the most mismatched pairs can produce Stellar results tragically Spencer's early death in 1967 brought an end to their partnership leaving Catherine to reflect on a relationship that was as complex as it was influential in interviews Katherine acknowledged the difficulties they faced but also expressed deep gratitude for Spencer's support and companionship their story remains
a testament to the idea that love and professional respect can coexist even amidst personal turmoil number two Clark Gable versus Carol Lombard Clark Gable and Carol Lombard were Hollywood's quintessential power couple both beloved by fans and respected by peers their relationship however was far from idilic and was Rife with misunder understandings and external pressures that ultimately contributed to its tragic end Clark The Dashing king of Hollywood was Notorious for his charm and Playboy lifestyle often juggling multiple relationships despite his marriage to Carol Carol known for her vivacious spirit and dedication to her craft struggled with
the constant rumors and the lack of privacy that came with being married to a Hollywood icon their differing approaches to fame created underlying tensions with Carol seeking stability and Clark enjoying the spotlight the couple's stress was exacerbated by personal tragedies and the demands of their careers Carol faced numerous health issues including a battle with alcoholism which strained their relationship further Clark's infidelities and the Relentless Paparazzi attention only added fuel to the fire making it difficult for them to maintain a harmonious marriage their love story took a heartbreaking turn when Carol Lombard tragic Ally died in
a plane crash in 1942 shortly after Clark enlisted in the Army Air Forces during World War II her untimely death not only devastated Clark but also left a void in Hollywood that was deeply felt by fans and fellow actors alike the legacy of their tumultuous yet passionate relationship continues to Intrigue and Inspire serving as a poignant reminder of the complexities of love in the Limelight number one Lauren Ball versus Humphrey Bogart Lauren ball and Humphrey Bogart are often remembered as one of Hollywood's most glamorous and enduring couples their on-screen chemistry was palpable but their off-screen
relationship was a roller coaster of emotions marked by love jealousy and mutual respect Lauren a fresh-faced actress when she met Humphrey on the set of To Have and Have Not 1944 was immediately captivated by his Charisma and enigmatic presence Humphrey a seasoned star with a reputation as a tough no-nonsense actor found himself drawn to Lauren's intelligence and vivacity their Whirlwind romance was Swift leading to marriage just a year after meeting despite their deep love for each other the couple faced significant challenges Humphrey's tumultuous relationship with his ex-wife Mayo meth caused considerable strain Mayo's frequent outbursts
and erratic Behavior made life difficult for both Humphrey and Lauren often putting their relationship to the test Lauren's commitment to supporting Humphrey through his struggles showcased her strength and dedication but it wasn't always easy their professional lives were equally demanding balancing careers while raising two children required constant negotiation and compromise however their mutual respect and shared experiences in the film industry help them navigate the ups and downs of Hollywood Life Lauren often spoke about how Humphrey's love and support were instrumental in her successful career while Humphrey admired Lauren's resilience and Grace Humphrey Bogart's untimely death
in 1957 left Lauren devastated but also more determined to honor his memory by continuing to thrive both personally and professionally their love story remains one of the most iconic romances in Hollywood history illustrating that even amidst chaos and challenges true love can endure and Inspire while old Hol would set the stage for legendary rivalries modern actors aren't exempt from intense and often nasty conflicts in today's age of social media and 247 news coverage feuds can escalate rapidly and reach a global audience here are five of the most notorious contemporary Hollywood feuds that rival those of
yester year Taylor Swift versus Kanye West versus Kim Kardashian The Saga began in 2009 when Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards the tension reignited in 2016 with Kanye song famous where he claimed he made Taylor famous Taylor vehemently denied approving the lyrics while Kim Kardashian released Snippets of a phone call purportedly showing Taylor's consent this public back and forth on social media and in the Press deep in the rift turning a personal disagreement into a media frenzy that continues to capture public attention Scarlet Johansson versus Jennifer Lawrence while
both acclaimed actresses have shared the screen tensions have simmered beneath the surface the feud reportedly intensified during the filming of American Hustle where creative differences and onset disagreements created friction additionally both actresses have been vocal about their differing views on the entertainment industry leading to public comparisons and subtle Jabs in interviews although neither has openly declared animosity the competitive nature of Hollywood has kept their relationship strained and closely watched by fans Jennifer Aniston versus Jennifer Lopez the Rivalry between friends star Jennifer Aniston and pop icon Jennifer Lopez has been a topic of speculation for years
Sparks flew publicly when both attended similar events and released competing projects around the same time tabloids fueled the fire by highlighting their differences in career choices and personal lives although both Jennifers have maintained cordial interactions in recent years the early years of their careers were marked by subtle competition and media fueled narratives of jealousy and rivalry Gwyneth paltro versus Kristen Bell behind the scenes of The Good Wife and other projects Gwyneth paltro and Kristen Bell reportedly had a strained relationship Bell has hinted at tensions in interviews suggesting disagreements over creative directions and onset Dynamics paltro
known for her assertive personality and business ventures may have clashed with Bell's collaborative approach while both actresses continue to thrive in their careers the lack of public camaraderie has led fans to speculate about unresolved conflicts and professional disagreements Johnny Depp versus Amber herd one of the most high-profile and contentious feuds in recent years involves Johnny Depp and Amber herd their tumultuous relationship became public through a series of legal battles accusations of abuse and defamation lawsuits both parties presented conflicting narratives leading to a highly publicized Court Saga that captivated Global audiences the feud not only affected
their personal lives but also had significant repercussions on their careers in public images highlighting the intense and often damaging nature of modern celebrity conflicts [Music]
