Hollywood couples often find themselves facing challenges and the public can’t help but wonder how long their marriages will last. But it’s important to remember that celebrities are just like everyone else, and the pressure they face in the public eye can take a toll on their relationships. This has been happening in Hollywood for as long as we can remember.
In the 1960s, Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh were a Hollywood power couple who tried their best to make it work, despite the difficult times they faced. Sadly, they ended up getting a divorce.
Tony Curtis was not only a talented and flamboyant individual but also a superstar with a lot of charm. He had been married multiple times before, as he had to work closely with many women in Hollywood. But when he got married to Janet Leigh, it was something special.
Janet Leigh was already a popular actress in her own right when she met Tony in the 1950s. She was not only beautiful but also incredibly talented. In fact, she had more popularity than Tony at the time. They even starred in five movies together. Some of the movies she had previously appeared in include “The Romance of Rosy Ridge” and “Little Women.” Tony hadn’t yet had his breakthrough role.
Their love quickly blossomed, and they soon got married. They had hoped that their marriage would last forever, but unfortunately, things quickly started going downhill. They realized their marriage was on the rocks when their first child, Kelly, was born. In an attempt to save their marriage, they had another child, Jamie Lee Curtis. Jamie even described herself as a “save the marriage baby.” But sadly, it didn’t work, and Tony filed for divorce in 1962, leading to their family being split up.
Despite their struggles, Janet was adored by her colleagues and friends in Hollywood. She was a force to be reckoned with, even before she met and married Tony. Howard Hughes, the famous business magnate, was interested in her, but she didn’t feel the same way.
Interestingly, Tony was offered $10,000 by Universal to marry Piper Laurie, but he was already deeply in love with Janet and would often follow her to her film sets. It was no surprise when he proposed to her in 1951, and they had a small but beautiful wedding that focused on their love for each other.
However, behind closed doors, their relationship faced struggles. Tony became jealous of Janet’s relationships with other men and her success. He also battled substance abuse problems and allegedly had affairs with other actresses, including Natalie Wood and Gloria DeHaven. Towards the end of his life, Tony described their relationship as functional and unromantic. He went on to marry several other women before passing away in 2010 due to congestive heart failure.
Jamie Lee Curtis, the daughter of Tony and Janet, refers to herself as a product of 13 divorces. The impact of her parents’ split had a profound effect on her, making it difficult for her to believe in true love. She and her sister struggled to navigate a home filled with negative emotions. But despite the challenges, Jamie has overcome and thrived. Her story is truly inspirational and gives hope to anyone who has faced difficult times.
