History & cultureHollywood SecretsThese Bad Actresses Were Powerful Men’s Pet Projects

These Bad Actresses Were Powerful Men’s Pet Projects

17.4× channel medianLong-form15:38EntertainmentPublished Oct 8, 2026, 6:00 PM · 2w ago
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Hollywood history is full of actresses who kept getting major roles despite bad reviews, weak box office and repeated failures. From Pia Zadora’s controversial Golden Globe and Vera Ralston’s studio-backed career to Anna Sten’s million-dollar launch and Howard Hughes spending years trying to turn Faith Domergue into a star, these stories show how powerful husbands, producers and studio bosses kept pushing their chosen actresses long after the warning signs appeared.
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