For decades, Dyan Cannon lit up Hollywood with a spark no one could duplicate. With her quick humor, radiant smile, and unmistakable presence, she became one of the most memorable actresses of the late ’60s and ’70s. She earned multiple Oscar nominations, a Golden Globe win, a Saturn Award, and even her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Whether she was making audiences laugh in Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice, captivating them in Heaven Can Wait, or outsmarting co-stars in Deathtrap, Cannon wasn’t just a beauty — she was a force.
But her most defining story didn’t unfold on film.
It unfolded behind closed doors, in a marriage that the world once glamorized… and she later revealed as deeply restrictive.
The Beginning of a Hollywood Love Story — and a Warning Sign
In the early ’60s, Cary Grant — already one of cinema’s greatest legends — was up late watching TV when a vibrant young actress caught his eye. That woman was Dyan Cannon. Spellbound, he made calls until he found out who she was. Then he pursued her.
And pursued her.
And kept pursuing her.
She was hesitant, but eventually she agreed to date him. At 28, she married a man who was not only a superstar but also 33 years older.
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