In this episode, the hosts explore the fierce life and career of Betty Davis — born Ruth Elizabeth Davis — tracing her rise from a stormy birth in Lowell to Hollywood legend. They unpack her perfectionism, landmark films, notorious feuds (notably with Joan Crawford), and candid autobiographies that reveal a complex, driven woman who pushed against studios and societal expectations.
Through anecdotes about her childhood, stage beginnings, relationships, critical acclaim, and later struggles with health and family, the episode paints an intimate portrait of an actress who insisted on living life on her own terms. Expect sharp insights, surprising facts, and the unapologetic voice that made Betty Davis unforgettable.
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