Tom Jones, the iconic heartthrob of the 1960s and 1970s, was famous for his rebellious lifestyle and numerous affairs, all while being married to Linda for 59 years. His affair with Marjorie Wallace, the first American to win the title of Miss World, was particularly notable.
In 1974, while Marjorie was engaged to race car driver Peter Revson, she continued her affair with Tom. Tragically, Peter Revson died in a car crash, and Marjorie, struggling with the loss, overdosed on sleeping pills. She later insisted that it wasn’t a suicide attempt.
Following this, Tom ended their relationship, and Marjorie eventually recovered. She went on to have a successful career in show business, including a role as a co-anchor on Entertainment Tonight.
Despite their past, Tom and Marjorie maintained a friendship and kept in touch over the years. Now at 71, Marjorie still supports Tom’s career. Their complicated history serves as a reminder of how a single moment can reveal much deeper layers than what initially meets the eye.
