Dean Martin’s Daughter Confirms the Rumors About Her Father
Dean Martin was an actor, a singer and a comedian whose quick witted humor, smooth voice and overall charm won people over like no one else could.
Aside from being one of the mid-20th century’s most popular American entertainers, he was also a part of the popular Rat Pack.
But just when you thought you knew everything about him, his daughter, Deana Martin confirmed some rumors that you may not have known.
As his daughter, Deana knew her father better than anyone, and her point of view might give you a new perspective on the famous singer.
Meet the Rat Pack
In the 1950s, Dean Martin spent a lot of time with a group of friends consisting of Humphrey Bogart, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop. They often hung out on the Las Vegas Strip and they liked to drink and entertain.
But how did the Rat Pack first come to be?
Bogart’s Wife Played a Role in Their Inception
One night, the men arrived at Humphrey Bogart’s house very late at night. When his wife, Lauren Bacall, opened the door, she took one look at them and said that they looked like a ‘rat pack.
’ And that’s how the legend was born, but not everything was that cut and dry.
A Rat Packer’s Daughter Had a Story to Tell
Decades have passed since the Rat Pack came into existence, but Dean Martin’s daughter, Deana Martin, cleared up some rumors during an interview that changed the way some people look at this famous group.
And her father was at the center of her revelations.
He Was the King of Cool
Dean Martin was known as the “king of cool” because he always looked so chill and commanding. In fact, it was this relaxed nature of his that made him a popular performer on stage and on the screen.
Every man wanted to be like him and every woman wanted to be with him.