26. Tabloids Targeted Dorothy
As nasty as tabloids can be today, they were far more vicious in the early and mid-20th century. The tabloid Confidential ran an exposé on Dandridge and other stars, claiming they were having pre- and extra-marital sex with famous Hollywood men at hotels around Los Angeles. Thankfully, there were libel laws at the time; Dandridge and actress Maureen O’Hara successfully sued for damages.