Carole Landis, the voluptuous blonde movie star, took her own life over Rex Harrison, a decision that has left many perplexed.
In the Golden Years of Hollywood, this glamorous and beloved actress ended her life due to her involvement with the notorious “s**y Rexy.”
Although not widely known today, Carole Landis' story is one of the most captivating tales in Hollywood, filled with unexpected twists and turns.
Born Frances Ridste on January 1, 1919, in Fairchild, Wisconsin, Carole had a tumultuous upbringing.
Her father, a drifting railroad mechanic, had already abandoned the family before she was born, while her mother, who later married Charles Fenner, was involved in an adulterous affair with him, making him the likely biological father.
Growing up as the youngest of five children, Carole faced poverty and suffered from s**ual abuse during her early years.
Despite her difficult start in life, Carole displayed remarkable beauty even as a child and earned the nickname “Baby Doll.”
Sadly, she endured more hardship as she was s**ually molested by a relative throughout her childhood.
These experiences made Carole mature faster than her peers and sparked her interest in show business.
She idolized movie stars like Mary Astor and Clark Gable, adorning her walls with their pictures.
At the age of nine, Carole boldly took the stage during a local talent show and began singing.
By the age of twelve, she was already participating in beauty pageants, using makeup to appear older than she really was.
Her determination paid off when she won silk stockings and an electric heater as prizes.
In high school, Carole gained a reputation for being “boy crazy” and often skipped class.
She felt more mature than her classmates and yearned to pursue her dreams in the entertainment industry.
Despite facing opposition from her school's principal, who deemed her idea of forming an all-female football team as “unladylike,” Carole dropped out of high school at the age of 15 to pursue her showbiz aspirations.
She worked as a hula dancer, a singer in a dance band, and took on various odd jobs to support herself.
Changing her name to Carole Landis after her favorite actress, Carole Lombard, she eventually saved enough money to move to Hollywood.
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