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Originally Published 21 days ago — by Cleveland.com
May Britt, a Swedish actress known for her Hollywood career and groundbreaking interracial marriage to Sammy Davis Jr., died at age 91 from natural causes. Her career included notable films like 'The Blue Angel,' but her marriage to Davis, which faced significant societal backlash, defined much of her public life. She later reflected on her choices with no regrets.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by The Guardian
May Britt, a Swedish actress known for her marriage to Sammy Davis Jr and her roles in Italian and American films, has died at age 91. Her marriage to Davis in 1960 was controversial due to racial attitudes, and she faced significant backlash. Britt's acting career ended after her marriage, but she later returned to smaller roles. She is survived by her sons and other family members.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by NPR
NPR shares personal stories of love and adversity from couples in interracial and diverse relationships in honor of Loving Day, highlighting their experiences, challenges, and the significance of the landmark Loving v. Virginia case that legalized interracial marriage in the U.S.,
Originally Published 2 years ago — by HuffPost
Idina Menzel opened up about the reasons behind her split from ex-husband Taye Diggs, revealing that the negative attention they received as an interracial couple played a role in their breakup. Menzel explained that Diggs faced disappointment from the Black community for being married to a white Jewish woman, and she took that on as well. Despite their split, Menzel and Diggs remain supportive of each other. Menzel has since remarried and continues to have a successful acting career.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Idina Menzel revealed that the interracial aspect of her marriage with ex-husband Taye Diggs was a significant factor in their 2013 split. Menzel explained that the racial challenges they faced, including disappointment from the Black community, had a greater impact on their relationship than their individual career successes. While their differences in race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation were accepted within the theater community, they became more pronounced outside of that bubble. Despite their split, Menzel emphasized that they continue to support each other.