What became famous for the 10 most beautiful actresses of old Hollywood

2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55

They seem to be perfect in everything, actresses of the heyday of Hollywood: perfect faces, impeccable hairstyles, elegant outfits. Even today they are able to outshine any instadive. But they conquered not only their appearance. Behind the shoulders of each actress was her own story and her own path to success. They became legends during their lifetime, they were idolized, imitated and envied. The list of these beauties can be endless, but in today's review we suggest recalling the most famous ones.

Grace Kelly

The career of this actress lasted only five years, during which she managed to receive an Oscar for Best Actress in the film "Country Girl" and two Golden Globes, one for "Country Girl" and the second for Best Supporting Actress in the film " Mogambo ". And then she became the princess of Monaco and for the sake of her love for Rainier III was forced to leave filming in the cinema. True, until the last day, Grace Kelly regretted the inability to do what she loved.

Natalie Wood

The filmography of this actress has about 80 works in cinema, and she was also the owner of the unofficial title of "Queen of Hollywood". She was born in San Francisco to a Russian émigré family and was proud of her roots. Worldwide fame was brought to the actress by filming in "Westadian Story", "Gypsy" and "Big Races". She could have played many more striking roles, but Natalie Wood's life ended at 43 under mysterious circumstances.

Lana Turner

She is still considered the most sensual and glamorous actress of the "Golden Age of Hollywood". Lana Turner very successfully used her beauty and talent, fans followed her in droves, and men next to the actress replaced each other with enviable regularity. She married seven times, but it seems that no one could count the number of her novels. The directors even asked the actress to become more serious and picky in relationships, because this could interfere with the beauty's career. But Lana Turner was not ready to give up sensual pleasures. The actress became famous thanks to her work in the films "They Will Not Forget", "Somewhere I Will Find You", "Angry and Beautiful" and others.

Vivien Leigh

The name of the actress is forever inscribed in the history of cinema thanks to the vivid images embodied on the screen. But Vivien Leigh was remembered, first of all, for the role of Scarlett O'Hara from "Gone with the Wind". The actress had a very complex character and a tendency to manic depression. The directors were ready to put up with all the inconveniences, if only Vivienne agreed to shoot. The actress was filmed not often, but each of her work was bright and memorable. The two-time Oscar winner passed away at 53 due to tuberculosis.

Audrey Hepburn

She is still considered the best actress in American cinema, and the roles played by Audrey Hepburn are simply impossible to forget. "Roman Holiday", "Breakfast at Tiffany's", "War and Peace" and many more works in films speak for themselves. And the actress was also smart and educated, she knew literature well, knew how to express herself in six languages and had an impeccable taste. She was five times nominated for an Oscar, but won only once for her role in the film "Roman Holiday".

Marilyn Monroe

Of course, the list of the most beautiful and successful Hollywood actresses would not be complete without mentioning the name of the sexiest and brightest blonde. Marilyn became famous not only for her work in films, but also as a beauty who drove the richest and most influential men in the world crazy. Until now, her image is mercilessly exploited, and films with her participation are repeatedly reviewed. The image of Marilyn Monroe has become iconic not only for American cinema, but in general for world culture.

Ava Gardner

She was compared to a goddess, and the story of Ava Gardner, who ran away from home at the age of 16, was told as an example of how you can achieve fame and success with the help of your talent and hard work. Killers, Snows of Kilimanjaro, Theatrical Van, Mogambo, Angel in Red and Bluebird brought the actress worldwide fame.

Marlene Dietrich

Many books have been written about this actress, but she has remained an unsolved mystery, a legend of cinema. Marlene Dietrich combined seemingly incompatible things, she could be both innocent and vicious, sweet and frightening, inaccessible and liberated. She starred in 54 films and took the ninth place on the list of the greatest actresses in classic Hollywood cinema. "The Woman Who Is Desirable", "Blue Angel", "This is what a lady wants," "The Nuremberg Trials" and other films with the participation of the actress can be watched endlessly.

Loretta Young

The filmography of the actress has more than 100 paintings, and Loretta Young herself is still considered the embodiment of elegance and splendor. The Bishop's Wife, The Farmer's Daughter, Come to the Stable are the actress's most famous works, and the last two films have made Loretta Young a two-time Best Actress Oscar.

Veronica Lake

The actress's hairstyle was called the "game of hide and seek" and introduced the fashion for long hair, covering one eye. Veronica Lake was called a cinematic sensation, the actress was famed for the films Sullivan's Travels, Weapons for Hire, The Glass Key, and the ending of her life was sad: schizophrenia, paranoia, alcohol abuse and, as a result, hepatitis and kidney failure, which led to the death of the actress at the age of 50.

Veronica Lake was one of the few stars to achieve success in a short period. Gun for Hire was a classic noir film about murder and blackmail, in which Veronica portrayed a femme fatale. The picture became popular and the audience was fascinated beauty and unique style of Veronica, instantly turning her into one of the most successful actresses.