Gwynn Roottree

Gwynn Roottree was often in Starlet. Most mentions were around the time of her divorce in 1958 from "Wild Bill Williams." The gossip is speculative and full of tabloid stereotypes. Some of it focuses on the fact that when she announced her divorce she also announced she was "pregnant again." Others mention that the rumor is Wild Bill had multiple affairs, which left her heartbroken. There is also an interview from earlier, in mid 1957 where she was asked about her last name. She answered: "The power of a name is undeniable. My grandfather constantly preached the importance of family names, and honoring them. My father decided to bless me with a famous name. There's nothing wrong with "Cornwall," but "Roottree" has power. My husband, similarly, goes by "Wild Bill." It's an infamous name he repurposed for himself because he didn't have the benefit of being born with a famous one. But "Wild" combined with the alliteration "Williams" is incredibly memorable. Although we've relocated to Paris I know your readers love to keep up with my husband, so consider this a Starlet exclusive about both of us... Wild Bill and I have a child on the way and we're sticking with Roottree for the last name. Not Williams. But we also plan to lean into alliteration. That's how we'll honor both of our family names for the next generation."