Did you know that Joi Lansing was involved in a lesbian relationship and that the 1960 sex symbol was considered the Marilyn Monroe of television? Joi Lansing was a sex symbol that rose to prominence over the course of the 1950s and 1960s before passing away tragically in the early 1970s. Joi was called the Marilyn Monroe of television thanks to her sexy appearances on series like Love That Bob and The Beverly Hillbillies. Sadly, Joe’s life ended up mirroring Marilyn’s in more ways than one thanks to her untimely death. Many decades after her passing, a woman came forward claiming that she had been Joi’s secret girlfriend.
▬Contents of this video▬ 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - The Truth About Joi Lansing Has Now Been Revealed 01:57 - Joi Saw Right Through Alexis’ Monkey Suit 03:55 - How Joi Lansing Became a Sex Symbol 05:43 - Alexis Became Joi’s Secret Girlfriend 07:44 - Outro
Joi Lansing was ushered into the entertainment industry at the tender, young age of 14. She signed with MGM and was put through the studio’s talent school. In the meantime, she continued her schooling proper. After graduating from high school, Joi attended the University of California. It was during this time period that the performer received her first big break. Joi’s big break was being cast on the television series Love That Bob. She was cast alongside comedic performer Bob Cumming, and the role brought her quite a bit of attention. Another notable television series that Joi appeared in during her career was The Beverly Hillbillies.
Due to her multiple appearances on television, Joi came to be known as the Marilyn Monroe of television. After Marilyn passed away in the 1960s, Joi made a bit to take the actress’s place on the big screen. 1970s Bigfoot was meant to be the vehicle that brought Joi success in the cinemas. Sadly, this didn’t end up being the case. Still, Joi didn’t walk away from the filming of the feature empty-handed. During the production of Bigfoot, Joi met a very special friend.
While Joi Lansing looking at Bigfoot as her ticket onto cinema screens, a young actress named Alexis Hunter had much more modest hopes for her time working on the feature. Alexis was cast in the film as a monkey, and the role required her to wear both extensive makeup and an oversized suit. When the cameras started rolling, Joi and Alexis looked like they were from completely different worlds. However, Joi saw something in Alexis that she couldn’t look away from, and the two ended up becoming even more than friends in the years before Joi’s passing. Join Facts Verse as Joi Lansing’s secret girlfriend finally breaks her silence.
Joi Lansing’s Secret Girlfriend Finally Breaks Her Silence
