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11 Celebrities Whose Partners Sabotaged Careers
11 celebrities claim partners blocked their careers through sabotage, control, or abuse.
In brief
11 celebrities claim partners blocked their careers through sabotage, control, or abuse. 11 celebrities say partners sabotaged their careers through control, abuse, or career interference. Originally reported by BuzzFeed.
Sondra Locke and Clint Eastwood
Sondra Locke sued Clint Eastwood for sabotaging her career after their 1989 breakup.
“He was a very powerful figure in town, and no one wanted to get on his bad side.”
Mandy Moore and Ryan Adams
Mandy Moore claimed Ryan Adams blocked her music career after their 2009 marriage.
“He would always tell me, 'You're not a real musician, because you don't play an instrument.'”
Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio
Marilyn Monroe married Joe DiMaggio in 1954 but felt controlled by his jealousy and possessiveness.
“I'm extremely unhappy... He doesn't want to know about my work as an actress.”
Mariah Carey and Tommy Mottola
Mariah Carey claimed Tommy Mottola controlled her music career and limited her creative freedom.
“You might want to picture a child bride. There was a conscious effort to keep me as this all-American girl.”
Randy Travis and Elizabeth Hatcher
Elizabeth Hatcher sued Randy Travis for interfering with her job after their 1991 marriage.
“He intentionally interfered with my job, had his lawyers fire me without written notice.”
Calvin Harris and Rita Ora
Calvin Harris allegedly blocked Rita Ora from performing his song at the Teen Choice Awards.
“I was at that point in my relationship where I felt he could do no wrong.”
Esther Williams and Fernando Lamas
Esther Williams claimed Fernando Lamas forced her to choose between him and her kids and retired her from the spotlight.
“Fernando had asked me years ago not to be in the movies or television or do interviews anymore.”
Rita Hayworth and Eddie Judson
Rita Hayworth married Eddie Judson in 1937 but he controlled her career and abused her.
“He forced me to fork over all the money I'd made before we met and slapped me when we fought.”
Jaclyn Smith and Roger Davis
Jaclyn Smith claimed Roger Davis blocked her career by having an affair with her real estate agent.
“I couldn't imagine how two people I trusted could have betrayed me.”
Olivia d'Abo and Patrick Leonard
Olivia d'Abo claimed Patrick Leonard blocked her acting career by pressuring her to pursue music.
“He threatened to divorce me if I accepted a Broadway role.”
Michael Keaton and Michelle Pfeiffer
Michael Keaton blocked Michelle Pfeiffer from being cast as Catwoman in Batman Returns.
“At the time, Michael told me he was trying to get back with his ex-wife.”
Here's the gist
11 celebrities say partners sabotaged their careers through control, abuse, or career interference.
