The biggest enemies - Bette Davis vs. Joan Crawford

The most interesting details of a lifelong feud of two strong and talented women who never gave up.


The feud between Bette and Joan is well known and is considered one of the most famous conflicts in the history of Hollywood and a bright example of the struggle of opposites. Perfect beauty of Joan versus specific appearance of Bette. A punctual neatnik versus a diva. A movie star versus a brilliant actress. It was half a feud that never ended.

"For more than half a century these two hated each other...and we loved them for it," says the actress Olivia de Havilland performed by Catherine Zeta-Jones. She participated in the filming of the horror "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" (1962) and witnessed the furious opposition between the two divas. The feud looks very juicy and rich on screen and through Hollywood glamour you still can see all the strength of the characters.


What do you think about the conflict? Are you going to watch this TV series? On which side are you? Vote for one of these incredible actresses of Hollywood's golden age in the comments below!

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What are your thoughts on this subject?
44 Comments
Chuck Taylor
There hasn’t been an actress in modern times we that could even strike a match to the flame of Ms Bette Davis. She was and always will be The Greatest Actress that ever lived.
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Oct 15, 2019 9:17PM
Robert Hohmann
Writer says Bette was ugly. When young, I thought she was very pretty.
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Dec 17, 2019 5:36PM
Antonio Diaz
Two Hollywood legends who entertained the world through their talent.Enough said.The rest is bullshit.
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Sep 22, 2019 3:28AM
Christopher Neal Wigley
They were professionals. However, Crawford was very meticulous in her acting. Both women were different, but even after the passing of Crawford, Davis hinted they were actually good friends.
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Jun 28, 2019 7:25PM
 M.C.F
Well said, Chuck ....I adored both ladies... but ..Bette Davis there will never be anyone who can give me the chills like her so powerful when she comes on to the screen she can act anyone right off it... I LOVE her
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Feb 4, 2024 9:42PM
Doris Dallaire
Would love to watch it but don’t get FX
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Apr 18, 2023 8:08PM
Joyce Greenlees
Irma Rivera, Mommy Dearest.
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Jan 4, 2023 6:09PM
lls
lls
...well, the adjectives used to define either performer, here, are more than a tad subjective...they were both splendid in their respective films...that was old Hollywood...powerful and streamlined to leave a definite impression. Either--along with many, many others--were top-notch in their performances and nothing less.
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Dec 23, 2022 5:15PM
lls
lls
Chuck Taylor, I agree! Her opening shots--literally--in "The Letter" blew me away--no one could've dragged me away from seeing that, once I started to watch!
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Dec 23, 2022 5:10PM
Adriana Zuliani
Joan Crawford had a very difficult personality. She was a very good actress, but I prefer Bette Davis.
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Jun 12, 2022 10:35PM
Elsy O. Stromberg
Humberto Carrasco, FIX YOUR CAPS LOCK KEY!!
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Jun 1, 2022 1:04PM
Don Markusic
jgklr, I hope you don't fail him for that comment .
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Nov 11, 2021 4:51PM
Julie Domaille
Beautiful versus talented. If Crawford had been plain the two would never have met much less competed.
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Sep 5, 2021 4:53PM
davidmidgley
Their so called conflict was real, but abetted by the publicity machine which actually helped the careers of these 2 women. They would have been silly to "make up" and loose that.
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Feb 25, 2021 5:24PM
Christopher Neal Wigley
Helen Leitch, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane was a classic.
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Jun 28, 2019 7:26PM

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