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Jaclyn Smith Reveals Ex-Husband Roger Davis Cheated With Their Realtor In New Memoir

The Charlie’s Angels icon opens up about past heartbreak—and how Warren Beatty unexpectedly got caught in the crossfire.

By Dee AlvarezPublished Updated 2 min read

Jaclyn Smith is looking back on one of the most painful chapters of her life and sharing every shocking detail with her fans. The iconic *Charlie’s Angels* star has released a candid new memoir that sheds light on the bitter collapse of her very first marriage. Reports indicate that the screen legend opened up about feeling completely crushed when she uncovered her ex-husband Roger Davis’ hidden infidelity. The ultimate betrayal did not happen with a total stranger. According to the report, Smith’s then-spouse was having a secret affair with the very real estate agent the couple had hired to help them. What should have been a routine property search turned into an agonizing personal nightmare for the young actress, casting a heavy shadow over her life during her early years in Hollywood.

Who was Jaclyn Smith married to first?

Long before she became an international TV sensation, Smith tied the knot with fellow actor Roger Davis back in 1968. Their union lasted seven years before officially ending in divorce in 1975. While the actress kept up a strong front in front of the cameras, the reality behind closed doors was far more complicated. In her new book, she reportedly gets honest about the raw humiliation and long-lasting emotional damage caused by the secret romance.

Laura confessed to having an affair with Davis (seen here in “Alias Smith and Jones”) when confronted by Smith.
Laura confessed to having an affair with Davis (seen here in “Alias Smith and Jones”) when confronted by Smith.

How is Warren Beatty connected to Jaclyn Smith ex-husband?

The messy situation did not just stay between the married couple and their real estate agent. Movie legend Warren Beatty unexpectedly entered the picture as the drama unfolded. Reports note that the famous actor had his own connection to the situation, adding a wild pop-culture plot twist to an already unbelievable Hollywood story. Decades after the quiet breakup, Smith is finally taking ownership of her full story. Memoir drops like this offer a rare look into the private lives of classic television stars who usually kept their personal struggles hidden away. By reflecting on the infidelity and high-profile chaos of her early days in Los Angeles, the star is opening up to her fanbase in a way she never has before.

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Jaclyn Smith posing at a red carpet event
Smith (seen here at 92NY on Wednesday) said she found out about the affair from Laura’s husband, BIll.
Laura confessed to having an affair with Davis (seen here in “Alias Smith and Jones”) when confronted by Smith.
Smith (pictured here at the “Charlie’s Angels” 50th anniversary celebration in April) wrote that she didn’t believe the affair at first.
“I couldn’t imagine how two people I trusted could have betrayed me, and for so long,” Smith wrote about Davis (seen here) and Laura.

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Jaclyn Smith was first married to actor Roger Davis from 1968 to 1975.
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Smith revealed that her first husband, Roger Davis, had an affair with their real estate agent, and noted Warren Beatty's connection to the story.