Marion Hutton (left) and Betty Hutton were sisters who had a complicated relationship defined by a traumatic childhood, sibling rivalry, and careers in the entertainment industry. They were raised by an alcoholic mother who operated Prohibition-era speakeasies. The sisters were frequently made to sing and dance for nickels and dimes, which formed the foundation of their performing careers. Marion was discovered by bandleader Glenn Miller and became the featured female vocalist for Glenn Miller and his Orchestra from 1938 to 1942. She was known for her swinging, energetic delivery. Betty's career began with the Vincent Lopez Orchestra. Her explosive energy and comedic acting abilities led her to Hollywood stardom. She went on to star in major films in the 1940s and 1950s like The Miracle of Morgans Creek (1943), Annie Get Your Gun (1950) and The Greatest Show on Earth (1952). Both sisters battled heavy addictions to alcohol and prescription drugs later in life. Betty eventually achieved sobriety and found peace through a later-in-life religious conversion. Marion pursued a different path of recovery by becoming deeply dedicated to family counseling and founding treatment centers for female alcoholics. Marion died in 1987 at age 67. Betty died in 2007 at age 86.
