Desi Arnaz Cheated on Lucille Ball the Whole Time

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Desi Arnaz was a man of many talents, but perhaps he is best known for his long relationship with TV legend Lucille Ball. Together, Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball appeared on the beloved show I Love Lucy. Desi Arnaz played the role of Ricky Ricardo, a witty and charming man. The two also co-founded Desilu Productions, which was originally created just to market their show. After the show had run its course, however, Desi Arnaz continued to produce other television series through Desilu Productions.

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Aside from acting, however, Desi Arnaz was also a musician, bandleader, comedian, and producer. While many people remember him for his acting, Arnaz actually began his career in music. As soon as he finished high school, he formed a band called the Siboney Septet, which grew quite popular in Miami, Florida. He was eventually hired by Xavier Cugat to tour in his band as a singer and a conga drum player. After he got a taste of stardom, he decided to form his own band; the Desi Arnaz Orchestra.

After the Desi Arnaz Orchestra became a hit, he appeared on Broadway, where he got his first taste of acting. He performed in the production Too Many Girls. The musical was a smashing success, and RKO Productions bought the rights to turn it into a movie. They cast Desi Arnaz in the film version, and he got to act alongside Lucille Ball. While working together, the two fell in love. They married on November 30th, 1940.

From there began a long and loving relationship. The two weren't just romantic partners; they also worked well as artistic partners. When Lucille Ball was encouraged to turn her popular radio series My Favorite Husband into a television show, she insisted that Desi Arnaz play her husband, so the two could spend more time together. Her request was granted, because the two had a natural onscreen chemistry.

While the two appeared to have the perfect marriage onscreen, however, it was far more turbulent in real life. Despite their passionate love for one another, there were quite a lot of problems with their marriage, and after two decades together, they eventually divorced.

In today's video, we're going to take a look at the interesting life of Desi Arnaz, as well as his relationship with Lucille Ball. Their marriage had a lot of ups and downs, so we're going to examine it all; the good, the bad, and the ugly. Make sure you stick around, because we're also going to reveal how Desi Arnaz's infidelity ultimately destroyed their relationship. We hope you like this video, and don't forget to subscribe to Facts Verse for more!

Desi Arnaz Cheated on Lucille Ball the Whole Time