Famous singer Sammy Davis Jr. was well known for his voice, but he also played the violin, the trumpet, and even the drums! He married Swedish actress May Britt and raised a lot of eyebrows during their time together. Even though Davis had the public’s attention for his marriage with Britt, they still pursued the romance.
Despite getting threats and even capturing John F. Kennedy’s attention in a negative way, he still didn’t mind. At the time, the pair were under immense international pressure to not be together, simply because it wasn’t something society wanted to see. They loved each other for a solid eight years until the two decided to split ways.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono
They are one of the most iconic and artistic couples who ever lived. The pair lasted for a strong 11 years until the untimely and unfortunate assassination of John Lennon. The two bumped into each other in an art gallery in mid-60s London, and the rest was, literally ground-breaking history.
Ever since then, the pair were inseparable and even had two-week bed-in protests for peace. They were purveyors of love, and they both had a huge influence on the hippie movement. Their relationship was undoubtedly controversial, but no one can deny that it made waves and inspired people for years after.
David Bowie and Iman
Many people know David Bowie for his spellbinding contemporary pop music. With classic hits like "Let's Dance" and "Space Oddity," who could forget the spandex-wearing sensation? Bowie married Iman, and they were happily married for 24 years.
The two met at a dinner party, and Bowie claims that he was drawn to her almost instantly. The two lived their lives together happily with their kids until Bowie passed away due to liver failure in 2016. Since his untimely passing, Iman always wears a necklace with her late husband's name on it, to prove that even though he may be gone, he will never be forgotten or replaced.
Richard Loving and Mildred Jeter
Richard Loving And Mildred Jeter's Love was so special when it lasted in the 1950s due to the controversy that arose because they were a mixed couple. The union was illegal by all means, and the state of Virginia didn't allow their marriage until 1967. Their love story was so unique that musicians even wrote songs about them and their romance appeared in several movies.
The two met thanks to family friends, and they became a part of each other's lives at an early age. Little did they know that they would be jailed for their love - how crazy!
Pearl Bailey and Louie Bellson
Singer Pearl Bailey and drum maestro Louie Bellson were a match made in heaven back in the 50s. Their love was controversial because they were mixed, and during their time, people looked down on interracial couples. Still, the pair didn't care. They loved each other and knew that they were meant to be together. In their minds, they would just have to stick it out until society came to.
And that's just what they did. The couple moved on to adopt a son and were happily married for 28 years before Pearl passed away. The two both loved music, and the spark was almost instant for both of them.