The Truth About Clark Gables Relationship With Hattie McDaniel

A lot has changed since "Gone With the Wind" was first released in 1940. While Hattie McDaniel did become the first Black actor to win an Oscar for her role as Mammy in the film, she also experienced a lot of prejudice. She wasn't allowed to attend the film's Atlanta premiere, nor was she allowed to sit with her white co-stars at the Academy Awards ceremony.

How did those co-stars react to the discrimination McDaniel experienced? We don't know what all of them thought, but it's clear that the biggest star of the bunch, Clark Gable, didn't like it. He considered McDaniel a friend. Just how close were they? Here's the truth about Clark Gable's relationship with Hattie McDaniel.

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[GrungeHQ]

What are your thoughts on Clark Gable's relationship with Hattie McDaniel?

[juliefox]

I had heard that the Black extras were being treated horribly and 1 of them went to Gable for help. He told the producers if they weren't treated better he would walk off the set. To me that showed that he was a decent man

[rubynewsom]

I love Miss Hattie's style, she handled hate with intellect. What a lady.

[robertbracy]

True friendship has no racial barriers.

[lenevee]

It's horrible how McDaniel was treated due to segregation but it's good to know that a big star like Gable was on her side literally and figuratively.

[nappssnapps]

I dont understand why they nominated her only to treat her less than human at the award show? I can never understand ignorance. Im glad she won, well deserved. I didnt know Clark was such a class act. What an amazing thing for him to think about doing for Hattie. This is new to me. Shes the reason why we are included. She broke down those doors for us to walk through and i thank her.

[travelinben]

It’s incredible that she got as far as she did in those times.She must have been one hell of a tough and determined woman.R.I.P. Hattie and Clark.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[garylefevers]

Hattie McDaniel was such a beautiful person inside and out. I admire and respect those like her who focus on the positive things in life. What a fine lady.

[gailjackson-chapman]

I so glad that Clark Gable stood up for Hattie McDaniel. I just wasn’t right Hattie couldn’t sit with her co-stars. Clark Gable, you were a great man💔🙏🏾🕊

[pamelamays]

My favorite scene with them is after the birth of Bonnie Blue. Rhett and Mammy have a drink to celebrate. Rhett lovingly teases Mammy about her red taffeta petticoat.
In New Orleans, during their honeymoon, Rhett tells Scarlett that Mammy is the one person whose respect he wants.

[thepamela]

It was her performance in Gone with the Wind that brought me to tears..She's a wonderful actress..

[dorothygale]

"I did my best, God did the rest."
- Hattie's gravestone inscription

[randystover]

James Cagney was also a friend to Hattie and also attended her memorial service

[danielsweep]

I will NEVER understand how folks could hate someone because of the color of their skin. 🤢

[Maderyne]

It speaks greatly that Clark Gable had such high regard for her. I remember watching as a child the movie and wondering why such injustice happened. Even now, so many years later it still reverberates with the way things are. Still, my wish is that we all see each other as people. not as hues of color.

[Vic]

I have a lot of respect for Clark Gable for doing for doing that for her

[Rezndutlaw]

Gable was one of My heroes growing up. Love knowing he was a deeper human being than many we see these days.

[Corgis]

She was a powerful woman and presence despite the ugliness of the times. Glad Clark Gable and Hattie had a close connection. RIP Hattie.

[nsnopper]

When watching Gone with the Wind, I most identified with Hattie McDaniel. For me, she served as the moral centre of the movie. That expression of disbelief and disapproval whenever she saw unexpected and shocking behaviour. It shouted “I can’t believe I’m seeing this.”

[bridgetdraper]

She was not even allowed to be buried in the cemetery she wanted. There is a cenotaph for her there now. Thank you for all you have endured and accomplished! Rest in peace forever loved and respected. I am deeply sorry for the racism so many have and do endure!💖💐🕊️