Ingrid Bergman’s Scandalous Love Affairs Amid First Marriage

In a surprising revelation, Ingrid Bergman, known for her portrayal of virtuous characters on screen, was involved in scandalous affairs during her first marriage.

The Swedish actress, then 32 years old, shattered her innocent image by getting pregnant with Italian director Roberto Rossellini's child while still married.

The fallout from Bergman's actions was severe, leading to her being ostracized by Hollywood and condemned on the US Senate floor.

It wasn't until nearly a decade later, in 1957, that she was allowed back into the US as societal norms evolved, allowing her career to recover.

This scrutiny on Bergman's personal life draws parallels to the public reaction towards Jada Pinkett Smith when she admitted to an extramarital relationship during a brief separation from her husband, Will Smith, in 2016.

Unlike the repercussions faced by Bergman, Pinkett Smith encountered understanding and acceptance in a more progressive era, preserving her career and public image.

By the time of Bergman's death in 1982, she had redeemed herself in the eyes of the industry and her fans.

In the biography “As Time Goes,” Bergman's first husband, Dr. Petter Lindström, revealed details about their tumultuous marriage.

Bergman, described as selfish and prone to excessive drinking, engaged in an affair with photographer Robert Capa while still married to Lindström.

Her involvement with Rossellini during the making of “Stromboli” further tarnished her saintly reputation, with subsequent films alongside Rossellini proving to be commercial failures.

Despite the scandal, Bergman found qualities to admire in Rossellini, including his impulsiveness and creative brilliance.

Their illicit romance culminated in Bergman giving birth to their son, Roberto, just before finalizing her divorce from Lindström.

Following their marriage, they had twin daughters, Isabella and Isotta, before divorcing in 1956.

Among her rumored lovers was actor Gregory Peck, who allegedly had an affair with Bergman during the filming of “Spellbound.”

Peck's devotion to his third wife, Veronique Passani, whom he married after divorcing his second wife, remained steadfast until his passing in 2003.

Meanwhile, Bergman's career saw a resurgence with a second Academy Award win and subsequent battle with bre-st cancer.

Her final performance in the TV movie “Golda” earned her an Emmy shortly before her death in London on her birthday in 1982 at the age of 67.

Reflecting her enduring legacy, two of her daughters, Pia and Isabella, fondly remembered her as a warm and wonderful mother, despite the controversies that once surrounded her.