Bette Davis on How Her Mother was Her Biggest Champion @afi

Bette Davis on How Her Mother was Her Biggest Champion @afi

Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

While accepting the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1977, Bette Davis spoke about how her mother was her biggest champion.

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Bette Davis on How Her Mother was Her Biggest Champion