During their romance and subsequent marriage , Frances served as Davis ' muse .
Davis ' mercurial behavior is fueled by memories of his failed 9 - year marriage ( 1958 - 1967 ) to the talented and beautiful dancer Frances Taylor ( Emayatzy Corinealdi ) .
During their romance and subsequent marriage , Frances Taylor served as Davis ' muse .
Davis ' mercurial behavior is fueled by memories of his failed 9 - year marriage ( 1958 - 1967 ) to the talented and beautiful dancer Frances Taylor ( Emayatzy Corinealdi ) .