Lauren Bacall: Marriage to Humphrey Bogart, Aging in Hollywood & Living Alone | Dini Petty

In this rare and deeply personal interview, Hollywood legend Lauren Bacall opens up about life after losing Humphrey Bogart, the challenges of aging in the entertainment industry, and what it's really like to be alone after experiencing one of Hollywood's greatest love stories.

Lauren discusses her 12-year marriage to Bogart, why she rarely watches their films together, and how his teachings still guide her decades later. She candidly shares her thoughts on loneliness, making decisions alone, and the harsh reality of aging as a woman in Hollywood. From her childhood in Brooklyn to her Tony-winning Broadway career and her emotional connection to Paris, this conversation reveals the woman behind the iconic voice and legendary status.


TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction: Hollywood's Leading Lady
1:45 - Was Being Bogart's Wife Really a Role?
3:20 - The Double-Edged Sword of Great Love
5:15 - Why Lauren Rarely Watches Bogart's Films
7:30 - Meeting Humphrey Bogart for the First Time
10:45 - When Did She Know She'd Marry Him?
13:20 - Bogart's Teachings Coming Back to Her
15:40 - The Truth About Her Iconic Voice
18:15 - Why She Wrote "Now": A Book for Women
22:30 - Aging in Hollywood: The Numbers Game
26:45 - Living Alone: The Beauty and the Burden
31:20 - Making Every Decision by Yourself
34:50 - Word Association: Vivien Leigh, Olivier, Sinatra
37:15 - Her Favorite Films and Today's Actresses
40:25 - Why New York Over Hollywood
43:10 - Her Emotional Connection to Paris
46:30 - Broadway vs Film: An Actor's Perspective
50:15 - The Irreplaceable High of Applause
53:40 - The Work Ethic: Why She Never Takes Vacations
56:20 - Growing Older While Still Wanting More


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