The Terrible Truth About Judy Garland's Relationship With Her Mother

Desperate to make famous stars out of her daughters, Ethel Gumm arranged for them to perform at different locations, at times even choosing places not ideal for children, including nightclubs, as reported by Cheat Sheet. Even though Garland enjoyed performing, at that point she was doing it out of fear of her mother. "If I didn't feel good, if I was sick to my tummy, she'd say, 'You get out and sing or I'll wrap you around the bedpost and break you off short!' So I'd go out and sing," Garland recalled.

If that wasn't enough, Garland said that her mother was responsible for giving her diet pills and sleeping pills at just 10 years old (via ATI). The diet pills were said to give her an energy boost to perform, while the sleeping pills were given to her to counteract her hyperactivity. To Garland, it was evident that her mother was more concerned about her career than her wellbeing. Later on, she described her as the "real Wicked Witch of the West" in reference to "The Wizard of Oz" antagonist. Garland struggled with prescription medication and eating disorders throughout her life, and she died in 1969 due to an accidental overdose at 47 years old.

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