Hollywood Cast vs. Real Life

Willson’s name is not as recognizable as the others on this list, but he wielded impressive influence over some of Tinseltown’s most powerful players. The controversial talent agent repped a squad of attractive young actors, including Rock Hudson, Troy Donahue, and Tab Hunter. He infamously traded scandalous information about other clients to halt an exposé about Hudson’s secret homosexuality. In the later years of his life, Willson’s own sexuality became more public and his clients shunned him.

Roosevelt was the former First Lady and wife of the 32nd president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt. After her husband’s paralysis, she began attending campaign events in his place and making her own way politically. She drew criticism for her outspoken nature, particularly on issues of civil rights, but remained active until her death in 1962.