Vintage Photos of the Most Iconic ’70s Couples

They met in 1964 when Mia was a rising ingénue and Frank was already an icon. By the early ’70s, their unlikely pairing—Hollywood royalty and mod-era star—was still tabloid gold. She starred in Rosemary’s Baby; he ruled Vegas. Fame, age, and ambition collided constantly.

The marriage collapsed under pressure. Sinatra reportedly wanted Mia to quit acting, while she pursued roles like The Great Gatsby. They divorced in 1968 but remained emotionally entangled for years, with Sinatra later helping her during personal crises—proof the bond never fully disappeared.