The Infamous and Adulterous Affairs of Old Hollywood

Behind the polished glamour of Old Hollywood lived a parallel world of secrecy, scandal, and carefully managed desire. From studio backlots to European film sets, stars fell in love at the worst possible times — often while married, contract-bound, and under strict moral scrutiny. Gossip columnists hinted, studios covered, and audiences watched with fascination. Some affairs destroyed reputations. Others led to marriages that reshaped celebrity culture. Together, these forty romances reveal the tension between image and reality — and how Hollywood perfected the art of loving in the spotlight.