Vintage Photos of the Most Iconic Old Hollywood Couples

Lupe Vélez met Olympic swimmer and Tarzan star Johnny Weissmuller in the early 1930s, and their romance became tabloid gold. Their relationship played out loudly in Hollywood nightclubs and at Weissmuller’s home, marked by passion, jealousy, and frequent public fights.

They married in 1933, but the volatility proved unsustainable. The marriage ended in divorce in 1939 after repeated conflicts and alleged abuse. Vélez emerged humiliated and emotionally wounded, while Weissmuller moved on quickly, leaving the relationship remembered for its chaos rather than affection.