In the dazzling yet tumultuous world of Hollywood, it’s hard to ignore the cosmic drama unfolding between screen legends Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. Picture it: two of the biggest stars in the industry, clashing like constellations in a fiery sky—with Bette’s famous jab about Joan, “[Crawford] slept with every male star at MGM — except Lassie,” echoing in the tabloids like a shooting star! As their rivalry intensified on-screen and behind the scenes during the filming of Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?, the antics grew even more outrageous—imagine Joan making herself as heavy as possible just to get under Bette’s skin, filling her pockets with rocks! Talk about a celestial tug-of-war fueled by ego, ambition, and maybe a touch of astrological misalignment! So, who knew that the stars could align for two great actresses but still lead to such a catfight? If you’re intrigued by this cosmic clash, you’re in for a treat! LEARN MORE.
The screen giants shaded each other back and forth in the tabloids, including this famous quip by Bette about Joan, “[Crawford] slept with every male star at MGM — except Lassie.”
According to Harper’s Bazaar, when the pair worked together for Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?, the drama continued behind the scenes. In a scene where Bette’s character drags Joan’s body, allegedly, the actor made herself as heavy as possible and filled her “pockets with rocks” (or wore a “weightlifter’s belt”) knowing Bette had a bad back.
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