Who is Harry Belafonte's ex-wife, Julie Robinson?

BELOVED singer and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte died on April 25, 2023.

Throughout his life, Belafonte was married multiple times including his long-time marriage to ex-wife, Julie Robinson.

Who is Julie Robinson?

Julie Robinson is an American actress and costume designer born on September 14, 1928.

In 1954, Robinson had her acting debut as Marisa in the film, Mambo.

She went on to be in four other films including her widely recognized role as Rachel in the 1956 film, Lust for Life.

Apart from being an actress, Robinson has made a name for herself as a costume designer for various projects including the 1997 TV special: An Evening with Harry Belafonte & Friends.

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How long were Julie Robinson and Harry Belafonte married?

Julie Robinson and Harry Belafonte met on the set of Carmen Jones in 1954.

At the time, Belafonte was married to his first wife, Marguerite Belafonte, and Robinson was dating Marlon Brando.

However, the two quickly became infatuated with each other and ended their separate relationships.

In 1957, Harry and Julie got married. The pair went to be married for 47 years before divorcing in 2004.

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In Belafonte's 2011 memoir called My Song: A Memoir, the iconic singer said he felt trapped throughout his marriage.

He wrote: "I felt angry and trapped, but then I'd always felt that way. Trapped by my mother, by poverty ... by the responsibility I felt for the global poor."

Did they have any children?

Though Belafonte expressed feeling trapped with his second wife, Julie Robinson, the two built a family throughout their years together.

Julie and Harry had two children: Gina and David Belafonte.

Harry had two daughters from his first marriage named Adrienne and Shari.

Shari went on to become a famous actress, model, and singer.

Shari is recognized for her role as Julie Gillette in the 1983 ABC drama series Hotel.

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