Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner’s Scandalous Love
The couple redefined celebrity in the 1940s and 1950s
Frank Sinatra was a married man the first time he saw Ava Gardner. Still, he told friends that he would marry her. That she was the prettiest woman that he ever set his eyes on. His wife would not be an issue, he assured those who listened.
Ava was also married. However, she was no stranger to having affairs. Because of her celebrity and the financial success of her movies, many people turned a blind eye to her personal life. By the age of 23, she had been married twice. The number of affairs she had during her marriages is said to be in the double digits.
None of that mattered when the two came face to face for the first time. There was explosive chemistry between them, and those who witnessed it were blown away. The affair began that night. However, they were careful not to get caught in the first weeks.
In 1949, the pair was caught on a date. This time it made headlines across the world. The press had a field day. Two of the biggest stars in Hollywood carrying on an illicit affair was a dream come true for them.
It was also a dream come true for Frank. His dream girl was on his arm and madly in love with him. And he felt the same about her. There was nothing that could…
