Do you think Joan Crawford was a figure to be revered, or do you think that she was a cruel and narcissistic parent that deserves to be posthumously mocked? Despite the release of some exploitation features later in her career, Joan was considered a respectable Golden Age Hollywood star up until her death in 1977. However, the release of her daughter’s memoir, Mommie Dearest, a month later made shockwaves with its tales of what Joan was really like when the cameras weren’t rolling. Though Joan had always been known to be somewhat cold to her peers, including Bette Davis, many had assumed that the actress had been a loving mother. However, this apparently wasn’t the case.
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Some people close to Joan defended her after the release of Mommie Dearest. Those people included Katharine Hepburn, as well as ex-husband Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Despite their defenses, the public seemed to have sided with daughter Christina Crawford by the time the film adaptation of Mommie Dearest was released in 1981. Faye Dunaway played Joan in the film, and her performance saw her disappearing without a trace into the role.
Besides Mommie Dearest, the stories of Joan Crawford’s feud with fellow Golden Age Hollywood legend Bette Davis don’t paint the Mildred Pierce star in a very good light. Join Facts Verse as we explore why Joan Crawford’s legacy is now tainted forever.
Joan Crawford’s Legacy Is Now Tainted Forever
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