Raw and Astonishing: The Story Behind This Image Will Shock You!
Tom Jones, the legendary singer known for his “bad boy” image and numerous affairs, lived a public life full of contradictions—especially when it came to his nearly 60-year marriage to his wife, Linda. Despite being famously unfaithful, with Jones once claiming to have had hundreds of flings each year at the height of his fame, the couple stayed married until Linda’s death in 2016. Their marriage operated under an unspoken “don’t ask” rule, which allowed them to stay together through decades of turbulence. But one affair—his relationship with Marjorie Wallace—stood out and caused lasting ripples.
Marjorie Wallace, born in 1954, was a model, TV host, and beauty queen. After winning the Miss World title in 1973—the first American to do so—her fame skyrocketed. That same year, she met Tom Jones backstage at the London Palladium, and a whirlwind affair began. Jones reportedly bought matching bracelets for both Marjorie and his wife, showing how serious the affair had become.
Things became public during a Miss World TV special in Barbados when the pair were photographed kissing on the beach. The scandal led to Marjorie being stripped of her crown, especially since she was also engaged to Formula 1 driver Peter Revson at the time. Revson tragically died shortly afterward in a racing accident, wearing a medal Marjorie had given him.
Devastated by Revson’s death and the end of her affair with Jones—reportedly forced by Linda’s discovery—Marjorie overdosed on sleeping pills and had to undergo kidney dialysis. Though she later denied it was a suicide attempt, the episode marked the emotional collapse of what had been a high-profile chapter in her life. Jones, moved by her condition, sent her flowers during her recovery and later met with her in Mexico City, showing that their bond hadn’t fully faded.
Now 71, Marjorie has continued a career in entertainment, including a stint as a co-host on “Entertainment Tonight.” She has married twice more and has a son. Despite their complicated past, she says she and Jones, now 84, still speak often and remain friends. Though she has no desire to rekindle a romance, their ongoing connection reflects the lasting, complicated nature of their shared history.
