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Christina Crawford (born June 11, 1939) [2] is an American former author and actress, best known for her 1978 memoir and exposé, Mommie Dearest, which described the alleged abuse she was subjected to by her adoptive mother, film star Joan Crawford.
Mommie Dearest is a memoir and exposé written by Christina Crawford, the adopted daughter of Academy Award winning actress Joan Crawford.Officially released by William Morrow and Company on November 10, 1978 (though thousands of copies had already been placed in bookstores in October), [1] the book attracted much controversy for its portrayal of Joan Crawford as a cruel, unbalanced, and ...
Crawford and son Christopher, 1951. Crawford adopted her first child, a daughter, in June 1940. Because she was single, California law prevented her from adopting within the state, so she arranged the adoption through an agency in Las Vegas. The child was temporarily called Joan, until Crawford changed her name to Christina. Christina's birth ...
Steve Jobs, Mama Cass, Joan Crawford, and more, all seen through the eyes of their children. From shocking exposés to touching tributes, these books tell all. Loved Oprah’s 108th Book Club Pick?
Christmas with the Crawfords! Cindy Crawford is closing out 2017 with her whole family -- including her sisters, who've largely stayed out of the spotlight throughout Cindy's career.
Adapted from Christina Crawford's 1978 autobiography of the same name, the film follows her and her brother Christopher's upbringing under their adoptive mother, actress Joan Crawford, depicting her as abusive, controlling, and manipulative, prioritizing her Hollywood career over her family.
This HGTV reality series has been ~highly anticipated~ due to the fact that it stars (er, starred) Christina and Josh, as well as Christina's ex-husband Tarek El Moussa and Heather El Moussa—a ...
Diana Scarwid (born August 27, 1955) is an American actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Christina Crawford in Mommie Dearest (1981). She received nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Inside Moves (1980), and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for Truman (1995).