10 Beloved Celebrities From the Past With a Dark Side (4 of 6)

Joan Crawford

Joan Crawford, the legendary actress, was known for her glamorous persona on screen, but her personal life was marred by controversy. She had a strained relationship with her children, with allegations of abuse and neglect surfacing in the form of the best-selling book “Mommy Dearest.” Crawford’s obsessive quest for perfection and her troubled love life did tremendous damage to her legacy.

Humphrey Bogart

Humphrey Bogart, the epitome of cool in classic cinema, had a complex personal life. He was prone to hitting the bottle for much of his career, which affected his relationships and health. Bogart’s marriages, particularly to Lauren Bacall, were marked by passion and their fair share of drama. Unfortunately, his iconic roles and enduring legacy in Hollywood are tempered by his raging alcoholism and unstable relationships.