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Mia Farrow Remembers Marriage to Frank Sinatra During ‘Rosemary’s Baby’

Mia Farrow, now 79, has opened up about a turbulent period in her life that coincided with her role in the iconic horror film Rosemary’s Baby. During a recent appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, Farrow recounted how she was served divorce papers from her then-husband Frank Sinatra while filming the movie.

Farrow recalled the conflicts that arose between her professional obligations and Sinatra’s demands. She stated, “He left me because I wouldn’t leave the movie when he told me to leave it,” referring to their tumultuous relationship that began shortly after they met on the 20th Century Fox lot in 1964 and culminated in their marriage in 1966.

She further explained the challenges she faced, saying, “When he told me to leave it, I said, ‘How can I leave it?’ You know, I’m the daughter of a director and an actress … my mother was Maureen O’Sullivan and my father was a movie director, and I couldn’t leave a movie.” Her commitment to her craft was strong, as she noted she was featured in nearly every shot of the film and had only a month left to wrap up filming.

The actress was surprised when a lawyer arrived on set to deliver the divorce papers, stating, “I just thought it wouldn’t happen, but it did — his lawyer came on set, served me with divorce papers.” This incident captured the stark contrast between her personal and professional lives during such a crucial time.

The Complexity of Their Relationship

Despite their divorce, Farrow and Sinatra maintained a friendship that lasted until his passing in 1998. Reflecting on their bond, she mentioned, “the essential person” of Sinatra, was characterized by compassion and shyness.

Farrow, during her appearance on CBS Sunday Morning, emphasized that Sinatra was “so compassionate and shy, and readily available, more than anyone I’ve ever known.” This reflection highlights the depth of their relationship beyond the tumultuous moments.

Unexpected Wedding Plans

Farrow also reminisced about her spontaneous wedding to Sinatra, revealing that she only learned the day before the ceremony that they would be getting married. “I had to wear whatever I had in my closet,” she quipped about the lack of preparation for the big day.

She described the circumstances leading up to their wedding, noting how the press had surrounded her rented home, making everyday activities challenging. “I would crawl around and go to the refrigerator and I would open it from the floor,” she recalled. This candid reflection gives insight into the pressures she faced during the early stages of her career.

Ultimately, Farrow summed up the whirlwind nature of their marriage, sharing that Sinatra’s proposition to marry came unexpectedly after he saw media coverage of her situation in England. “So he called and he said, ‘I think we should get married tomorrow.’ I’m like, ‘Oh, okay.'” This spontaneity painted a picture of their relationship that was both romantic and fraught with unpredictability.

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