Olivia vs. Joan: Hollywood’s Coldest Feud Between Sisters

Joan Fontaine and Olivia de Havilland were born 15 months apart. They found their own success as actresses during the glitz and glamor of Hollywood’s Golden Age. But instead of their DNA bringing them together, their kinship only led to one of the most talked-about sibling rivalries in the history of Hollywood.

Actress Olivia de Havilland with her sister, actress Joan Fontaine is standing behind her / Joan and Olivia standing at the top of the stairs laughing / Joan Fontaine and Olivia de Havilland in their old age embracing one another / The sisters at a party at the Voisin restaurant, in New York City, 1962.

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The British-American sisters’ feud began in their childhood and ended up lasting a lifetime – even beyond the grave. The sisters, who grew estranged, eventually found a place in their hearts to respect – even admire each other — but the resentment and envy were always present. This is a look into one of Hollywood’s coldest feuds among sisters, which began in the de Havilland home.

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