Rita Hayworth's Tumultuous Marriages

0:00Here's more entertainment and celebrity news for March 7th. Rita Hayworth, the iconic Hollywood love goddess, married five times before her death in 1987. Her first husband was Edward Jutsson, a promoter more than twice her age, whom she wed in 1937 at just 18. He managed her early career, pushing her through a makeover and landing key roles that launched her stardom. After divorcing Jutsson amid claims of cruelty, she married filmmaker Orson Wells in 1943. They had a daughter named Rebecca, but the union ended in 1948 due to his infidelities. Meanwhile, a glamorous vacation led to her next romance with Prince Ali Khan, whom she wed in 1949 and with whom she had daughter. Princess Yasmine. That royal marriage drew worldwide scandal, including Vatican criticism over their affair, and Hayworth struggled with high society life in Europe. She returned to America with her daughters in 1951, filing for divorce on grounds of mental cruelty.

1:00A long custody fight followed until Khan's death in a car crash in 1960. Her fourth marriage to singer Dick Haymes in 1953 brought more turmoil, from his debts and deportation threats to an alleged assault. That left her bruised, she quickly filed for divorce. Her final husband, producer James Hill, came along in 1958 during work on a film together, attentions over her retirement plans led to another split by 1961. Hayworth's string of marriages highlighted the personal cost of fame, blending career boosts with heartbreak and legal battles. She once noted that the pain shaped her life, adding depth to her glamorous image. This episode is supported by our sponsor, a pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly. Built for nighttime listening. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com