Sammy was Called Ugly, But He Got the Ladies
Sammy Davis Jr. wasn’t the heartthrob you would expect from a Hollywood performer. He is also the reason you should never judge a book by its cover. Because of his height and facial features, Sammy Davis Jr. was often viewed as ugly. He had the charisma and talent that attracted people to him. However, it really hurt him when people brought up his looks.
Gary Morton, Lucille Ball, Altovise Davis, and Sammy Davis Jr. Photo by Fairchild Archive / Penske media / Shutterstock
A cruel New York Daily News columnist named Bob Sylvester wrote: “God… hit [Davis] in the face with a shovel.” Reportedly, the singer was devastated, because he has no control over what he looks like. At a certain point, he started to look at his unique features more positively. He saw them as a sign of power and would say, “It’s getting me where I’m going.”