Actors

Will Hay was an English comedian famous for his blundering schoolmaster character. But, off-screen, he hid many demons and shocking secrets.

Just months after she gave birth to their daughter, Deanna Durbin had her whole life unravel. And all it took was three words from her husband.

Fredi Washington was one of the most talented actresses of her time. If her name isn’t well known today, maybe that’s because of her devastating story.

Linda Christian was famous as the first actress to play a Bond Girl—but her real infamy came from a single, horrifying photograph.

Fanny Brice was the inspiration for the film Funny Girl—but few know the disturbing details that the beloved musical left out.

For Dona Drake, lying was like breathing. But lies were all she had—the truth would have ruined her.

The IRS took so much money from Redd Foxx that there was none left for a funeral when he died—until one legendary comedian stepped up and paid for the lavish send-off that Foxx deserved.

British actor Oliver Reed cultivated the reputation of a hard-drinking, hard-partying bad boy—and he paid a twisted price for it.

Hollywood tough guy Lee Marvin made his way through life one bottle at a time—and in the end, he paid a dark price for it.

Old Hollywood star Rod Taylor had a reputation for boozing and brawling—but that’s just one small part of his utterly twisted story.