Celebrity Feuds!: The Cattiest Rows, Spats, and Tiffs Ever Recorded [Paperback]

Boze Hadleigh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1999

Celebrity Feuds! dishes the dirt with in-depth stories of every word uttered, letter written, or fist swung from the cantankerous stars' first calamitous encounters to their deathbed declarations. Exposing the shocking tactics of the most bitter rivals in the entertainment industry and the vindictive, unseen ire of our favorite stars, this book reveals Hollywood with all its claws bared.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Those who've come to appreciate the keen eye for celebrity dirt and tart quips that have animated Hadleigh's previous books, such as Hollywood Gays, Hollywood Lesbians, Sing Out! and Hollywood Babble On will find this sassy compendium of fights, feuds and flying fur the equivalent of a multicourse meal composed entirely of desserts. In bite-size chapters, he presents the venomous thoughts and deeds of some of Hollywood's brightest stars, collected from nearly 100 tell-all memoirs. Some of the stories would have benefited from a broader context, but most of the rivalries recounted here are presented in all their back-stabbing, bitch-slapping glory. Hadleigh tells of familiar battles (Sonny & Cher) and not-so familiar ones (Julia and Eric Roberts); there are simmering sisters (Oscar competitors Joan Fontaine and Olivia DeHavilland, who haven't spoken for over 30 years), kvetching costars (Laverne and Shirley), ratings rivals (Letterman vs. Leno) and the remarkably complex squabbles of the entire Jackson family. The last chapter charts the legendary feud between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, which began long before and continued long after the two appeared together as Blanche and Baby Jane Hudson in Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? After all the hilarious invective of the previous chapters, who'd think you could still be entertained by such venerable screen queens? But cha are, Blanche, ya are! (Oct.)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878332448
• ISBN-13: 978-0878332441
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #515,679 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Boze Hadleigh, author of Celebrity Feuds! and Hollywood and Whine, has written more than 15 books. He holds a master's degree in journalism, speaks five languages, and has been a winner on Jeopardy! Boze also writes extensively for magazines, and his work has appeared in more than 100 publications including TV Guide, Playboy, and Us. The author splits his time, when not traveling the world, between Beverly Hills and Sydney, Australia.

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A whole lotta fun..., June 16, 2000

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This review is from: Celebrity Feuds!: The Cattiest Rows, Spats, and Tiffs Ever Recorded (Paperback)

I felt kind of guilty ordering this book - like I was revealing some immoral interest in gossip. But, wow, was I glad when it arrived! This is a well-written account of some infamous and lesser known Hollywood feuds, divided into chapters focusing on a specific 'tiff' that stand alone (and also include shorter summaries of other fights - typically related to the major story - at the end of each one, which can be read on their own as well). And it is so much fun! Sure, it's voyeuristic to hear the inside dirt on private relationships, however publicly the individuals lived, yet there's a lot of valuable, interesting information and insights into the celebrities discussed, which makes it particularly fascinating and revealing. It is abundantly clear that the author has done quite a bit of research and is thoroughly acquainted with the celebrities and feuds contained within the book. I highly recommend Celebrity Feuds to any fan of movies, television and/or celebrities, or anyone who just likes to hear some dirt once in a while. It's great on car trips - I recently read chapters aloud as we traveled, and we found it an enjoyable, interesting and hilarious way to pass the time.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Greatest Dish on Earth, August 26, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Celebrity Feuds!: The Cattiest Rows, Spats, and Tiffs Ever Recorded (Paperback)

Even though I'm familiar with almost all of the characters, and their feuds, that are contained in this book, I am truly impressed at the wealth of quotes and new information that Mr. Hadleigh has amassed here. I didn't think I could learn anything new, after having devoured all the Hollywood Babylon books and anything else I could get my hands on, and I was quite pleasantly surprised that Celebrity Feuds brings to light much new information I've never read before, perhaps owing to Mr. Hadleigh's Hollywood connections -- he is the author of several books on Hollywood and he has gained direct access to some of Hollywood's biggest stars like Bette Davis and behind-the-scene geniuses like George Cukor and Cecil Beaton. If you are looking for definitive and delicious dish, this is the book for you...

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pageturner, March 3, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Celebrity Feuds!: The Cattiest Rows, Spats, and Tiffs Ever Recorded (Paperback)

This is an excellent book! I loved it and read it in one day! The celebrity feuds, rows and spats detailed in the book were fascinating and written in a very easy style. Even though I had read and heard of some of these celebrity spats before, there were items that were totally new to me and very informative. I was able to pick and choose the ones that interested me first, which gave me the impetus to read all the others. I found out so many little known facts. The book was entertaining, informative, satisfying and funny.