We all relish a juicy romance, and we hope one day we will have our own tales. But love stories between the biggest names in show business are fascinating on another level. When famous folks get together, the stakes are high and the public is watching. These surprising facts allow a peek behind the curtain of their courtships, ranging from the adorable to the downright bizarre. Read on for the spiciest tales in the biz!
Joe DiMaggio Sent Roses To Marilyn’s Grave For 20 Years Until He Died
The tragedy of Marilyn Monroe is one that touches our hearts to this very day. A young, sad beauty taken too soon simply feels unjust. We didn’t even know Marilyn, and we feel the loss! Imagine being the man who shared a life with her, during mutual ups and downs. That’s the situation baseball legend Joe DiMaggio found himself in when he heard the news that his ex-wife had been found dead. Joe was an alcoholic who was just getting his life back together, and he was even winning back Marilyn’s heart.
Joe was devastated and immediately claimed her body. He banned Hollywood executives and the Kennedys from attending the funeral, as he blamed them for her downfall. Then, twice a week for twenty years, he had a bouquet of roses delivered to her grave until he died in 1999. He never remarried, all this time. On his deathbed, he said: “I’ll finally get to see Marilyn.”