Anita Bryant: The Woman Who Turned Orange Juice into Controversy

Anita Bryant: The Woman Who Turned Orange Juice into Controversy Anita Bryant is a name that might not pop up in casual conversation today, but her story is certainly one for the books. Born in 1940, Bryant was once a rising star in the world of beauty pageants, singing, and of course, orange juice. Yes, you read that right—orange juice. Before social media influencers made their mark, Bryant was known as the face of Florida's orange juice. In the 1970s, she famously became the spokeswoman for the Florida Citrus Commission. Her catchphrase “A day without orange juice is like a day without sunshine” became as iconic as, well, the fruit itself. But this sweet, sunny image would soon take a sour turn.