It could be just an ordinary picture of a couple enjoying their vacation, two souls who seem to have found their place in the world together.
But now, with everything we know, and the secrets that were hidden behind the scenes – it’s impossible to look at Tom Jones and Marjorie Wallace the same way again.
”Not exactly Mr Faithful”
At the peak of his fame in the ’60s and ’70s, Tom Jones was a heartthrob known for his wild lifestyle, reportedly bedding hundreds of women.
Tom, who assumed the role of sex symbol, has previously admitted that he slept with 250 women a year at the peak of his career. Among his many high-profile romances was a fling with Mary Wilson of the Supremes — at a time when interracial relationships were still considered taboo in much of America.
But here’s the twist: while he was living out his rockstar fantasies, Jones had a devoted wife, Linda, at home. They were married for 59 years before her tragic passing from lung cancer in 2016.
“From the very beginning, he was not exactly Mr Faithful,” biographer Sean Smith told Daily Mail in 2015.
It’s unclear how much Linda knew about her husband’s shady side, but it is clear that she suspected something wasn’t right. According to Sir Tom, the couple had a “don’t ask” policy when he was on tour.
Jones has never shied away from discussing his notorious affairs, but one stands out more than the rest — his romance with Marjorie Wallace.
Marjorie Wallace, born on January 23, 1954, was a woman whose name would soon echo through the corridors of history. An actress, television host, model, and beauty queen, she captivated the world with her striking beauty and undeniable charm.
When Marjorie was just 14, her world was rocked by her parents’ divorce, sparking a rebellious streak in her.
Already craving adventure, she set off on a 1,200-mile road trip to Miami with a friend, showing she wasn’t afraid to follow her own instincts. But her teenage years weren’t all wild; she also dove into the usual high school activities like competitive swimming and cheerleading, which gave her a reputation as both driven and athletic.
As she got older, relationships with men became a bigger part of her life. At 17, she moved in with a guitarist from the indie rock band Pure Funk, and that’s when she really started to embrace the world of music and rebellion.
In 1973, she would cement her place in the annals of fame — becoming the first American woman to ever be crowned Miss World. The 20-year-old Marjorie defeated 53 competitors at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
The title was more than just a crown; it was the beginning of a journey that would intertwine her fate with some of the most iconic figures of her time.
