Zsa Zsa Gabor, the legendary socialite and actress, made headlines for her scandalous personal life, including her nine marriages. Her infamous "slap heard around the world" during a traffic stop cemented her status as an eccentric icon. This article takes a comprehensive look at all nine of Gabor's husbands, shedding light on her tumultuous relationships.
Gabor's first marriage was to Burhan Belge, a Turkish diplomat, in 1935, before she immigrated to the United States. They divorced in 1941 when Gabor left Turkey to pursue her career in Hollywood.
Zsa Zsa Gabor: The Slap Heard Around the World
Gabor's second husband was hotel magnate Conrad Hilton, whom she married in 1942. Their marriage produced Gabor's only child, Francesca Hilton, born in 1947. However, Gabor later claimed in her memoir that her pregnancy was the result of rape by Hilton.
Gabor's third marriage was to actor George Sanders in 1949. Allegedly, Gabor encouraged the subsequent marriage between Sanders and her older sister, Magda, which lasted only six weeks.
Zsa Zsa Gabor: The Slap Heard Around the World
In 1962, Gabor married investment banker Herbert L. Hutner, who became involved in politics and chaired the President's Advisory Committee on the Arts during the Reagan and George H.W. Bush administrations.
Gabor's fifth marriage was to oil magnate Joshua S. Cosden Jr. in 1966, shortly after her divorce from Hutner. They divorced in 1967.
Zsa Zsa Gabor: The Slap Heard Around the World
Gabor's sixth husband was Jack Ryan, the research and design vice president at Mattel. They were married for only a year, from 1975 to 1976. Ryan's daughter has claimed that he was the true creator of the iconic Barbie doll.
Gabor met her seventh husband, divorce lawyer Michael O'Hara, while he was representing her during her divorce with Ryan. They married in 1976 but divorced in 1983.
Zsa Zsa Gabor: The Slap Heard Around the World
Gabor's shortest marriage was to Felipe de Alba, which lasted only a single day in 1983. She quickly annulled the marriage as her previous divorce from O'Hara had not yet been finalized.
Gabor's ninth and final marriage was to German-American businessman Frédéric Prinz von Anhalt in 1986. The businessman adopted his title at age 35 and remained married to Gabor until her death in December 2016. Von Anhalt has since adopted an adult son, Kevin Feucht, who met Gabor before her passing.
Zsa Zsa Gabor: The Slap Heard Around the World
Throughout her nine marriages, Gabor's personal life generated both fascination and controversy. Her infamous "slap heard around the world" during a traffic stop in 1989, which resulted in her arrest and three days in jail, solidified her status as an eccentric icon in Hollywood history.
