A Scandalous Relationship with Kim Novak
After his experiences in the army, Davis got used to racism, and it affected every aspect of his life, including his relationships. Davis was at the height of his career in 1957 and was making an incredible $25,000 a week for performing at the Sands in Las Vegas. That’s when he fell in love with the gorgeous blonde, blue-eyed Kim Novak. At the time, this was a scandalous move for a black man.
Kim Novak. Photo by Globe Photos / Shutterstock
Rumors of their romance leaked to Confidential, a gossip magazine. After the news broke, Davis called his girlfriend and apologized. He told her he had nothing to do with the story getting out. Instead of leaving the relationship due to the controversy, she invited him over for spaghetti dinner. Needless to say, she went against her studio’s wishes.