Marjorie Wallace made history in 1973 as the first American to win the Miss World title, captivating audiences with her beauty and charm. However, her reign was cut short just 104 days later due to a scandal that shook the pageant world.
Wallace’s affair with Welsh singer Tom Jones, which unfolded during her engagement to American racing driver Peter Revson, led to her being stripped of the crown. The affair, publicly exposed after Wallace was photographed kissing Jones on a Barbados beach, violated pageant rules and angered officials.
Heartbreak intensified after Revson tragically died in a racing accident shortly after the scandal erupted. Overwhelmed by personal and professional turmoil, Wallace attempted to overdose on sleeping pills but survived.
Despite the setback, Wallace later built a successful career in television and modeling. She remains a symbol of beauty and resilience, while the scandal remains a defining moment in her life.
