#24: Divorce From Esther Williams Is Finalized in 1982, Prompting Public Reassessment
The divorce was finalized in 1982, finally closing the chapter on Lamas’s most famous relationship. Attention quickly shifted to what had gone wrong behind the scenes.
In later interviews and writings, Williams spoke openly about emotional strain and control during the marriage. Her account reshaped how the public understood Lamas, moving the focus from glamour to dysfunction.