Yes, this is difficult for a working mother back in her time. Kids really didn't respect their mother's for their work, because there was an emotional disconnect. Women deserved the same respect that men got for working constantly, but they never really got that. I sure hope times will change when my daughters work.
Regarding the bit on Baby Jane, Bette did the makeup herself, because she wanted to look as horrible as possible, as she put it "like Mary Pickford in ruin". THAT my friends is an actor/actress...Someone who can read a script and really dig deep to discover what kind of a person their character is.
@truvelocity Yep, she felt that she needed to make herself look "as horrible as possible" as Jane because she believed that's what the script called for. Again I'm in so much awe of her for really studying a script and finding out just what sort of a character she was portaying. Who does that these days?
It is so sad that she wanted to be respected and missed by her children and she assumed she wouldn't be around to know if that came to pass. BUT, she did live long enough to see this concerning her daughter BD. Of all her children she adored BD the most. She called her the love of her life. I cannot imagine her anguish when BD published that nasty book. So sad. So very sad.
Her oldest daughter wrote a nasty book about her when she had a massive stroke. Thinking all hope was gone, she published the nasty book-but Bette didn't die and came out of the coma to find out! They never spoke again. It was called "My Mother's Keeper" by BD Hyman
Oh gosh, it is so sad. I don't wanna say because I admire Bette that she had to be a great mother, but these things should be held,definitely not publish it as a book. How were the two other kids with her?
Margot had down syndrome and I believe lived in a home for assisted living or with Bette, and Michael Merrill her son, was devoted. He started the Bette Davis Foundation to help actors/actresses from underprivileged places. I believe he takes care of Margot now.
Thank you ver much for these info, I couldn't find any info about her kids. I'm sorry for Margot, right that at ight I've read about a brain damage, so sad for Bette. I'm sooooo glad that at Michael was the devoted son. Thank you,xoxo
Greatest Actress Of All Time !! I Love Her. R.I.P Bette.
MultiKez2010 1 week ago
Yes, this is difficult for a working mother back in her time. Kids really didn't respect their mother's for their work, because there was an emotional disconnect. Women deserved the same respect that men got for working constantly, but they never really got that. I sure hope times will change when my daughters work.
truvelocity 1 month ago
Regarding the bit on Baby Jane, Bette did the makeup herself, because she wanted to look as horrible as possible, as she put it "like Mary Pickford in ruin". THAT my friends is an actor/actress...Someone who can read a script and really dig deep to discover what kind of a person their character is.
jhecht424 4 months ago
@jhecht424 She did the makeup herself? She was creative in that way, too? I'm so impressed.
truvelocity 1 month ago
@truvelocity Yep, she felt that she needed to make herself look "as horrible as possible" as Jane because she believed that's what the script called for. Again I'm in so much awe of her for really studying a script and finding out just what sort of a character she was portaying. Who does that these days?
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It is so sad that she wanted to be respected and missed by her children and she assumed she wouldn't be around to know if that came to pass. BUT, she did live long enough to see this concerning her daughter BD. Of all her children she adored BD the most. She called her the love of her life. I cannot imagine her anguish when BD published that nasty book. So sad. So very sad.
bluewingtip 5 months ago
Sheer CLASS!
NFitalianGuy 1 year ago 2
'Claude Rains had a marvelous description of acting and what his method was. He said: ''I learn the lines and pray to God''. Ha,
ptrck99 1 year ago 4
Thanks a lot for uploading it. This is priceless. I`ll download these files.
ptrck99 1 year ago
I love her so much--such an incredible woman.
Aquaria 1 year ago 3
She has to be given credit for all of the pearls of wisdom that she always added to an interview.
TheNepenther 1 year ago 3
Awww thanks so much for these interviews! I adore Bette! <3
xtinaandravenfan 1 year ago 2
Fuck I love her so much
toothbrush55 1 year ago 7
haha funny about what she said bout her children. Her daughter did pretty much just that.
itsjustme2919 2 years ago
Which one?
I'm glad to see that they put the sentence on her grave! What a lady, I'm fascinated how compared she has everything in her head.
Etheline 2 years ago
Her oldest daughter wrote a nasty book about her when she had a massive stroke. Thinking all hope was gone, she published the nasty book-but Bette didn't die and came out of the coma to find out! They never spoke again. It was called "My Mother's Keeper" by BD Hyman
itsjustme2919 2 years ago 3
Oh gosh, it is so sad. I don't wanna say because I admire Bette that she had to be a great mother, but these things should be held,definitely not publish it as a book. How were the two other kids with her?
Etheline 2 years ago
Margot had down syndrome and I believe lived in a home for assisted living or with Bette, and Michael Merrill her son, was devoted. He started the Bette Davis Foundation to help actors/actresses from underprivileged places. I believe he takes care of Margot now.
itsjustme2919 2 years ago
Thank you ver much for these info, I couldn't find any info about her kids. I'm sorry for Margot, right that at ight I've read about a brain damage, so sad for Bette. I'm sooooo glad that at Michael was the devoted son. Thank you,xoxo
Etheline 1 year ago
no prob
itsjustme2919 1 year ago