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Kim Novak Questions Sydney Sweeney Casting in Biopic
entertainment4 days ago

Kim Novak Questions Sydney Sweeney Casting in Biopic

Kim Novak says Sydney Sweeney is 'totally wrong to play me' in Miramax’s upcoming drama Scandalous about Novak’s romance with Sammy Davis Jr., telling The Times of London she would never have approved the casting and that Sweeney 'sticks out so much above the waist.' Sweeney, set to portray Novak opposite David Jonsson as Davis, has said she’s 'incredibly honored' to lead the project, which Miramax fast-tracked after its 2024 reveal. Reps did not immediately respond to Variety request for comment.

May Britt, Swedish Actress and Ex-Wife of Sammy Davis Jr., Dies at 91
entertainment3 months ago

May Britt, Swedish Actress and Ex-Wife of Sammy Davis Jr., Dies at 91

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.

Swedish Actress May Britt Passes Away at 91
entertainment3 months ago

Swedish Actress May Britt Passes Away at 91

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.

entertainment3 months ago

May Britt, Swedish Actress and Ex-Wife of Sammy Davis Jr., Dies at 91

May Britt, a Swedish actress known for films like 'The Blue Angel' and 'Murder, Inc.' and the second wife of Sammy Davis Jr., died at age 91 from natural causes. She had a notable career in Europe and Hollywood, and her marriage to Davis was significant both personally and socially, amid the challenges of interracial marriage in the 1960s.