“Why am I so good at playing bitches?” Bette Davis, the legendary Hollywood actress, once asked in an interview. “I think it’s because I’m not a bitch,” she answered in the same breath, adding, “Maybe that’s why [Joan Crawford] always plays ladies.” That was Bette Davis: straight and to the point, never mincing her words. In fact, many of her friends believed that she embraced her reputation for being tough and outspoken—especially in an era when women who spoke their minds were often dismissed. However, her strong personality and undeniable talent ensured that she could be disliked but never ignored. She went on to become the "First Lady of Film" and won numerous awards throughout her acting career, which spanned six decades. From period dramas to contemporary crime thrillers and romantic films, this two-time Academy Award winner appeared in over 100 films. Moreover, she never hesitated to take on unsympathetic roles, seeing them as a challenge rather than a risk. Even years after her passing, Bette Davis remains a revered genius of the silver screen.