Marion Davies

Marion Davies is best known today for being the long-term mistress of tycoon William Randolph Hearst—but she was so much more than arm candy. From the passionate decades-long affair with one of the most important men in the world to the bloody scandal that nearly derailed her career, Davies’ life was never ordinary.

As the notorious inspiration for Citizen Kane, William Randolph Hearst was no stranger to scandal—but few know his even darker history.

There are problem starlets, and then there are full-blown Hollywood bad girls. There’s a big difference—and these women prove it.

As the notorious inspiration for Citizen Kane, William Randolph Hearst was no stranger to scandal—but few know his even darker history.

Marion Davies is best known today for being the long-term mistress of tycoon William Randolph Hearst—but she was so much more than arm candy.

There are problem starlets, and then there are full-blown Hollywood bad girls. There’s a big difference—and these women prove it.