Here's Why Bette Davis Called Faye Dunaway 'The Worst Person In Hollywood'

Fiery actress Bette Davis had some famous feuds, including her rivalry with Hollywood star Joan Crawford that spanned virtually both of their careers. But Crawford wasn’t the only one to incur Davis’ wrath. You see, Davis hurled some scathing remarks at Faye Dunaway — on live TV no less — that made her feelings loud and clear.

Verbal slaps

It’s true that Davis had a tongue as sharp as her wit, and many stars received one of her verbal slap downs. But the shots she took at Dunaway were particularly brutal. So what could have caused such a devastating attack? It all goes back to the time they shared on set. 

Infamy

That’s right: Dunaway and Davis worked on a TV movie together back in 1976 called The Disappearance of Aimee. It was nowhere near as famous as some of the films either celebrity starred in, yet it has gained some infamy. That’s because no matter what you see onscreen, you know below the surface there’s tension. 

Friction

According to Davis, something happened during filming that caused a clash between her and Dunaway. But there are rumors suggesting other reasons for their friction. So to get to the truth of the matter, you have to understand a little bit about Davis and her relationships with fellow celebrities in Hollywood. 

Swing for the fences

Davis hasn’t pulled any punches in the past. Take her clash with Crawford, which has yielded some of her best swing-for-the-fences’ comments. On Crawford’s death, Davis is quoted as saying, “You should never say bad things about the dead, you should only say good… Joan Crawford is dead. Good.” That shocker has never been absolutely confirmed, though, in Davis’ defense.