From Screen to Real Life: Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’s Love Through the Years

Lucille Ball was 28 when she met Desi Arnaz, 23, on the set of ‘Too Many Girls,’ in 1940. The two quickly hit it off and were married by year’s end on Nov. 30. Despite their whirlwind romance, Lucy and Desi’s marriage was not without faults, having struggled with infidelity, alcohol abuse and miscarriages. Despite their hardships, they became America’s favorite on- and off-screen couple when their sitcom ‘I Love Lucy’ aired in 1951. They had two kids together, Lucie and Desi Jr., before divorcing on May 4, 1960. While their marriage didn’t last, their love and respect for each other continued until their deaths. Look back at this relationship through the years.

Actor Desi Arnaz photographing Lucille as she holds their son Desi Jr., on January 1953 in Calif.

Father Michael Hurley, left, Lucille Ball, Desiderio Alberto Arnaz IV, Lucie Desiree Arnaz, and Desi Arnaz at Lucie's Christening in 1953.

Desi Arnaz and his wife, Lucillle Ball, pose with their new daughter for the baby's first picture in 1951. The couple combined their first names and came up with the name Lucie Desiree Arnaz.

Lucille Ball as Lucy Ricardo, Desi Arnaz as Ricky Ricardo during the show of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz with their dogs at home.Lucille Ball dancing with Desi Arnaz in the film

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