May Britt
May Britt was a Swedish actress born Maj-Britt Wilkens in 1934, who gained fame in the 1950s after being cast in several Italian films and later in Hollywood productions. She is best known for her marriage to iconic entertainer Sammy Davis Jr., which was highly controversial due to the racial tensions surrounding interracial marriage in the United States during that era. After marrying Davis in 1960, Britt stepped back from her acting career to focus on family life, raising three children, including daughter Tracey and two adopted sons. Britt's marriage to Davis lasted until 1968, and despite facing significant public scrutiny, she expressed no regrets about her choices in life, emphasizing the love she had for her husband.
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May Britt was a Swedish actor whose marriage to Sammy Davis Jr in 1960 was the subject of controversy due to US attitudes towards interracial marriage.
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