#23: Separates From Esther Williams After Decades of Conflict, Ending One of Hollywood’s Longest-Talked-About Marriages
After years of tension, Fernando Lamas and Esther Williams separated in the early 1980s. The split ended a marriage that had lasted more than two decades but had long been described as unhappy behind the scenes.
The separation shocked some fans but not those close to the couple. For many, it confirmed long-standing rumors that the relationship had survived on image and obligation rather than affection.