Sammy Davis Jr. & May Britt
Sammy Davis Jr., the American entertainer, went through three marriages, but it was his union with actress May Britt that stirred the most controversy. They tied the knot in 1960, and Davis faced a barrage of hate mail due to his marriage to a white woman of Swedish origin. It’s worth noting that at that time, interracial marriages were deemed illegal in 31 states, although New York was an exception. During their time together, Davis and Britt had a daughter named Tracey and went on to adopt two sons. Unfortunately, their marriage, which attracted significant attention, ultimately ended in divorce after eight years. Later, Davis openly confessed to having an affair with singer Lola Falana during his marriage to Britt.
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