Her parents were the actors loretta young and clark gable. In 1940, loretta married businessman tom lewis, and from then on her child was called judy lewis, although tom lewis never adopted her. Judy lewis wrote a book uncommon knowledge with the truth of her parentage. For more than 30 years, the california woman believed she was the adopted daughter of. Secret daughter of clark gable and loretta young, judy. Actress eventually revealed as the love child of clark. January 6, 19 august 12, 2000 was an american actress. Even though judy carries his last name, he never adopted her.
Yet judy lewis spent her first 19 months in hideaways and. Young covered up the fact of her pregnancy, later announcing she had adopted the girl. Lewis eventually became a psychotherapist and wrote a book about her upbringing. Although judy s book came out first i read forever young first.
November 6, 1935 november 25, 2011 was an american actress, writer, producer, and therapist. Loretta youngs son says 40s star remained devoted to her. Clark gable accused of raping costar buzzfeed news. Lewis wrote in her book that young wanted her to keep the secret. Judy lewis was in her thirties before she discovered hollywoods bestkept secretthat she was the daughter of clark gable and loretta young. Young used her little girls negative experience as an excuse to have judy undergo excruciating surgeries to reshape her ears so that lorettas secret would.
In 1994 judy lewis wrote a book, uncommon knowledge, in which she. Yet judy lewis spent her first 19 months in hideaways and orphanages, and the rest of her early life untangling a web of lies spun by a. Her life seemed shaped by her family history, by her devout catholicism, the hayes morality codes and her chosen career. Judy lewis lived a life as a hollywood stars child that no other offspring of a celebrity can claim believing that she was the adopted daughter of loretta young, she was in fact young s natural child, conceived during a brief affair with the king of hollywood, clark gable.
Her stepfather showered her with books, ballet slippersand the attention. Forever young hits the highlights but reads more like a publicists story. Though a successful actress and television producer, and later a qualified counsellor to young people, judy lewis will be best remembered as the love child of. Judy lewis was born on november 6, 1935 in venice, california. Judy lewis the illegitimate daughter of clark gable and loretta young, died last week at age 76. Judy was brought up thinking that both parents had adopted her and did not know, until years later, that she was actually the biological daughter of loretta and clark gable. Judy lewis was an american actress, writer, producer, and therapist. She was the secret biological daughter of actor clark gable and actress loretta young. Photos cannot be requested for unknown cemeteries or other burial types. As some of you know, i did a joint book signing with her years ago when i was promoting sweethearts and she was first coming out with her autobiography and true story. Judy lewis, a psychotherapist and former actress who wrote a book about her complicated heritage as the illegitimate daughter of hollywood legends loretta young and clark gable, has died. Well never really know if clark gable actually dateraped. Lewis book asserts that young gave birth to her on nov. Young would not allow the book to be published until after her death.
Dec 01, 2011 judy lewis, psychotherapist, writer and actress has died at 76. A memorial will be held saturday for judy lewis, the woman thought to be the daughter of clark gable and loretta young, who died at the age of 76. I think to get the full picture you definitely need to read both and in this order. Actress loretta young right and her daughter, judy lewis, attend a party following the emmy awards in hollywood in 1961. Sep 08, 2019 judy lewis was born on november 6, 1935 in venice, california. Dec 02, 2011 judy lewis the secret love child of hollywood stars clark gable and loretta young, who conceived her on the set of the call of the wild in the 1930s has died of cancer aged 76. Judy lewis was born judy young on november 6, 1935. When young lost her temper and falsely accused judy of writing a tellall book, however, lewis finally became furiously angry. Starting as a child actress, she had a long and varied career in film from 1917 to 1953. She described a heated argument with young on mothers day in 1986, in which young threatened to sue lewis if a book. Lewis was born on november 6, 1935 in venice, california. Loretta young was born gretchen young in salt lake city, utah on january 6, 19, to gladys royal and john earle young.
Clark gable, loretta young, and the betrayal of judy lewis. Dec 01, 2011 judy lewis, a psychotherapist and former actress who wrote a book about her complicated heritage as the illegitimate daughter of hollywood stars loretta young and clark gable, died of cancer nov. Linda lewis talks about her motherinlaw loretta young and. Read the new york times article on her death here judy was concieved during the freezing washington location shoot for call of the wild loretta maintained that there had not been a big love affair between her and clark, just that they were mutually attracted to each other and. Judy lewis, one of hollywoods best kept secrets her mother, loretta young, and her father, clark cable, conceived her while filing the hit 1935 adaptation of jack londons the call of the. Jul, 2015 loretta young was date raped by clark gable, gave birth to daughter whose paternity was kept secret for years. Judy lewis and her actress mother, loretta young, at an american film institute cocktail party held aboard the pacific princess cruise ship in california, circa 1974. Nov 30, 2011 lewis wrote in her book that young wanted her to keep the secret. Loretta young tearfully confessed and swore her daughter to secrecy. Ap at some point in the night, gable entered young s compartment. The house where judy lewis, loretta young and clark gable. Judy lewis, one of hollywoods best kept secrets her mother, loretta young, and her father, clark cable, conceived her while filing the hit. Yet judy lewis spent her first 19 months in hideaways and orphanages, and the rest of her early life untangling a.
The daughter of legendary actor clark gable and actress loretta young, she would not know of her parentage until later in life. All the years of repressed emotions, of hurt and abandonment, came. In 2015, linda lewis, the wife of youngs son, christopher, stated publicly that in 1998, a then85yearold young had told lewis that gable had raped her. Nov 25, 2011 25 nov 2011 aged 76 gladwyne, montgomery county, pennsylvania, usa. New york her mother was an oscarwinning actress, loretta young. Gables contention all along was that he had been willing to acknowledge his daughter, judy, but that young insisted he stay away from both of them in order to stop the gossip which had started with their affair on the call of.
An elegant beauty, young married advertising executive tom lewis in 1940, and for a brief time judy s life was happy. Judy lewis the secret love child of hollywood stars clark gable and loretta young, who conceived her on the set of the call of the wild in the 1930s has died of cancer aged 76. This exchange was made public in judys 1994 memoir, uncommon knowledge, which was. Dec 02, 2011 judy lewis, who has died aged 76, was the secret lovechild of clark gable and loretta young, but only began to learn the complicated truth about her parentage when she was about to get married. Judy lewis did such a phenomenal job of writing this book. Judy lewis, 76, secret child of famed hollywood stars the.
I am talking about the onetime location of the house where judy lewis, the secret love child of screen siren loretta young and movie legend clark gable, was born. Loretta young actress born gretchen michaela young on jan. She made choices about her life, even her life in hollywood, based on that faith. Judy lewis, the daughter of clark gable, and loretta young, died friday, november 25, of cancer in pennslyvania. It was an authorized biography called forever young and that was published in 2000. I read this book first then read uncommon knowledge written by her daughter, judy lewis. Judy, who today is famously known as judy lewis or to some as the. Welcome to the official loretta young tribute site, authorized by her family, and the estate of loretta young. Judy lewis, who has died aged 76, was the secret lovechild of clark gable and loretta young, but only began to learn the complicated truth about her. Adorable photos of loretta young and daughter judy lewis.
Clark gable, loretta young and their daughter judy lewis. Lewis had previously published her own suspicions about her heritage in her book. Linda lewis talks about her motherinlaw loretta young. Marilyn monroe official channel, by peter sneyder 474,192 views. Judy lewis lived a life as a hollywood stars child that no other offspring of a celebrity can claim believing that she was the adopted daughter of loretta young, she was in fact youngs natural child, conceived during a brief affair with the king of hollywood, clark gable. Jan 28, 2016 next tuesday, february 2, loretta youngs son and daughterinlaw, christopher and linda lewis, will be on hand at the university of california, riverside, in palm desert, california, for a free screening of loretta youngs wonderful precode film midnight mary, directed by william wellman and costarring ricardo cortez, franchot tone, andy.
At the time of her birth, gable was married, young was unmarried. Jan 06, 2006 loretta young revealed gable love child. Loretta young never forgave her for revealing the family secret to the public. Although judys book came out first i read forever young first. Jul 27, 2010 loretta young explains in her authorized biography that it was a one night occurence but thats all you need here is the story explained by judy lewis the daughter. I could not put it down until id reached the last page. Judy lewis, psychotherapist, writer and actress has died at 76. Loretta young was always one of my most favorite actresses. Did judy lewis and her brother john clark gable meet answers.
In 1994, lewis published a book about her life entitled uncommon knowledge in. Judy lewis, lovechild of loretta young and clark gable. The whole loretta youngjudy lewis situation is the one puzzle piece that just doesnt fit his personality, and i know many gable fans struggle with it. Judy lewis, daughter of loretta young and clark gable. Loretta young with judy lewis, her daughter with clark gable. Ap at some point in the night, gable entered youngs compartment. Lewis, left, and her mother loretta young at a party in 1961 ap. Judy lewis 1935 with loretta young and john clark gable with his fifth wife kay spreakles. Judy lewis, 76, secret child of famed hollywood stars. Judy lewis, 76, daughter of loretta young and clark gable. This exchange was made public in judys 1994 memoir, uncommon knowledge, which was published after years of estrangement from young. Her father was actor clark gable of gone with the wind fame. The house where judy lewis, loretta young and clark gables. Judy lewis, was actually her own daughter with gable.
He also had several stepchildren from various marriages. She made her faith the center of her life, lewis says. Dec 02, 2011 judy lewis the illegitimate daughter of clark gable and loretta young, died last week at age 76. She described a heated argument with young on mothers day in 1986, in which young threatened to sue lewis if a book came out that. Nov 01, 2000 i read this book first then read uncommon knowledge written by her daughter, judy lewis. Read the new york times article on her death here judy was concieved during the freezing washington location shoot for call of the wild. Judy lewiss book, by the way, was uncommon knowledge and the book, i misspoke and said unauthorized. Back with more of judy lewis, the daughter of loretta young, and clark gable after this. Weeks after her birth, lewis was placed in an orphanage. And, for years, loretta young denied it until judy forced an admission that ultimately. Judy lewis, a psychotherapist and former actress who wrote a book about her complicated heritage as the illegitimate daughter of hollywood stars loretta young and. The story of clark gable and loretta youngs daughter.
Because of the morality clause in both their contracts and the fact that clark gable was married, loretta young brought judy up as her adopted daughter. Here is her comment of the day on the post, clark gable, loretta young, and the betrayal of judy lewis. Jul, 2015 actress loretta young right and her daughter, judy lewis, attend a party following the emmy awards in hollywood in 1961. Loretta young explains in her authorized biography that it was a one night occurence but thats all you need here is the story explained by judy lewis the daughter. Dec 01, 2011 judy lewis, a psychotherapist and former actress who wrote a book about her complicated heritage as the illegitimate daughter of hollywood legends loretta young and clark gable, has died. Gable was married at the time of lewis conception, and young concealed her pregnancy to avoid scandal. Clark detractors like to go on and on how he abandoned his child and his responsibility and left loretta to the burden. She won the 1948 academy award for best actress for her role in the 1947 film the farmers daughter, and received an oscar nomination for her role in come to the stable in 1949. Actually both mother and daughter had their fair share of complaints, but in this book, judy lewis, the daughter of loretta young and as she found out from her. Next tuesday, february 2, loretta youngs son and daughterinlaw, christopher and linda lewis, will be on hand at the university of california, riverside, in palm desert, california, for a free screening of loretta youngs wonderful precode film midnight mary, directed by william wellman and costarring ricardo cortez, franchot tone, andy. Clark gable, loretta young, and the betrayal of judy lewis january 30, 20 jack marshall ethics alarms has had an influx of new readers lately thanks, oreilly factor.
According to linda lewis, young added that no consensual intimate contact had occurred between gable and herself. Judy lewis, clark gable and loretta youngs secret daughter. Lewis was brought up as an adopted child by oscar winning actress loretta young. Georgiana, whom loretta dubbed georgie, would appear occasionally on lorettas television show the loretta young show. Because of the morality clause in both their contracts, young covered up the fact of her pregnancy, later announcing she had adopted the girl. Judy lewis and clark gable and loretta young secret. Lewis had previously published her own suspicions about her heritage in her book uncommon. Loretta young with son chris lewis and daughterinlaw linda lewis. Judy lewis went on to her own success as actress, producer, and writer. Set against a backdrop of beverly hills mansions and lavish parties, uncommon knowledge is a behindthescenes memoir of hollywood in its heyday. The daughter of legendary actor clark gable and actress loretta young, she would not know of. Loretta young was date raped by clark gable, gave birth to.
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