Mia Farrow Describes Joan Crawford as ‘Scary’ in Hollywood Recollections

Mia Farrow, reflecting on her early Hollywood experiences in a recent Interview magazine conversation with Cole Escola, described her encounters with legendary actress Joan Crawford as unsettling. Farrow recounted that while filming the TV series Peyton Place, Crawford, who was married to Pepsi-Cola president Alfred Steele, sent an excessive amount of Pepsi to Farrow’s trailer and later visited her, giving Farrow a strange and scary vibe. Additionally, Farrow recalled a disturbing visit to Crawford's New York apartment at age 17, where she was the only guest and felt uncomfortable due to the low lighting and eerie atmosphere. She also mentioned a moment at her mother’s house when Crawford’s coat revealed a hidden flask of alcohol, highlighting Crawford’s heavy drinking. Despite Crawford’s fame and iconic status, Farrow’s impression was clearly one of fear and discomfort, contrasting with her descriptions of other Hollywood figures like Vivien Leigh, whom she called kind. These insights reveal a complex and personal perspective on Hollywood legends from Farrow’s unique vantage point.