#9: His Relationship With Natalie Wood

While filming Splendor in the Grass, Beatty and Natalie Wood developed a real-life romance, becoming one of Hollywood’s most talked-about couples. Their relationship was intense but tumultuous and lasted several years.

Already an established star, Wood helped introduce Beatty to Hollywood’s elite. However, his growing ambition and flirtatious nature reportedly strained their relationship. Though they eventually split, they remained close, with Wood later describing him as one of the great loves of her life.