How long did Diahann Carroll date Sidney Poitier?

May 2024 · 2 minute read

Diahann Carroll was a well-known American stage and television actress and singer. Her acting career began with ‘Carmen Jones.’

Later in her career, she received critical acclaim for her outstanding acting abilities in a number of films, television series, and musicals. She was nominated for an Oscar for her outstanding performance in the title role of ‘Claudine.’

She played the role of a Harlem woman raising six children on her own in this film. Her performance in the film ‘Sunset Boulevard‘ is also noteworthy.

Aside from films, she made a name for herself as a recording artist, appearing on several jazz and pop albums. Her first Broadway musical performance was in ‘House of Flowers.’ Her performance in the musical ‘Bubbling Brown Sugar’ demonstrated this.

For the first time, her role in the television sitcom ‘Julia’ represented a black woman in a non-stereotypical role. The popularity of this show earned her a Golden Globe award for “Best Newcomer,” as well as nominations for an Emmy. She was also nominated twice for an NAACP Image Award for her outstanding performance in the popular television series ‘Soul Food.’

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How long did Diahann Carroll date Sidney Poitier?

Carroll began an affair with then married actor Sidney Poitier in 1959, which lasted for nine solid years.

Did Diahann Carroll and Sidney Poitier marry?

Their affair never led to marriage but a devasting breakup filled with a breach of trust.

Carroll wrote in her autobiography that Poitier persuaded her to divorce her husband and that he would leave his wife to be with her. While she went ahead with her divorce, Poitier did not keep his end of the bargain.

Who is Diahann Carroll and Sidney Poitier daughter?

Carrol did not have children with with Sidney but had a daughter Suzanne Kay Bamford (born September 9, 1960), who became a journalist and screenwriter.

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