Kim Novak Is ‘Very Shaken and Upset’ Over Upcoming Biopic Starring Sydney Sweeney
Kim Novak has expressed her distress regarding an impending biopic featuring Sydney Sweeney as the iconic actress known for her role in “Vertigo.” Sources reveal that Novak, now 92, is finding the project increasingly troubling, particularly as it delves into her nuanced relationship with Sammy Davis Jr. The looming film is reportedly causing her significant anxiety, invoking feelings that have left her “very shaken and upset.”
Concerns About Privacy
In conversations with the Examiner, a source close to Novak shared that the actress has been apprehensive about this project for years. Having retreated from the glitzy world of Hollywood to live a more private life in Oregon, Novak cherishes her seclusion and is selective about discussing her past. “She’s an extremely private person who likes to stay out of the spotlight,” the insider stated, emphasizing that revisiting such a sensitive part of her life is unsettling for her.
A Complicated History
The film is expected to focus on the “deeply complicated” affair between Novak and Davis Jr., which the source describes as “extremely special” and “way more than just sex.” However, there are concerns that the narrative could be misrepresented. Producers have reportedly instructed Sweeney to depict Novak in a way that casts her as a “femme fatale heartbreaker type.” This twist has worsened Novak’s anxiety, as she worries that a new generation will misunderstand her legacy. “It’s making her want to speak out in detail and correct the narrative while she still can,” the source added.
Setting the Record Straight
Recently, Novak has begun to speak publicly about her romance with Davis Jr., distancing it from the aura of scandal. “I didn’t believe their relationship was ever ‘scandalous,’” she told The Guardian. In her view, their bond was sincere and rooted in mutual understanding: “We had so much in common, including that need to be accepted for who we are and what we do, rather than how we look.” However, she remains concerned that the biopic will sensationalize their connection, focusing predominantly on its sexual aspects.
Her Legacy at Stake
The tension surrounding the film is further amplified by its historical context. According to Smithsonian Magazine, the couple’s relationship was cut short due to pressure from Columbia Pictures’ management, which threatened repercussions for Davis Jr.’s involvement with such a prominent actress. Now, as the biopic nears production, Novak’s apprehensions about how she will be depicted are palpable, highlighting her urgency to reclaim her narrative before it is set in stone.
