Iconic 70s actress sparks strong reactions after walking her dogs
Her acting career spanned genres and generations. With performances that blended wit and vulnerability, she earned three Oscar nominations, three Golden Globe nominations (winning one), and a Saturn Award.
Audiences loved her for films like Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice, The Last of Sheila, Heaven Can Wait, and Deathtrap. Her versatility — whether in drama, mystery, or comedy — made her one of Hollywood’s brightest talents.
But her real story began off-camera, in a romance that would change her forever.
The love that tested her spirit
It’s said that one night in 1961, Cary Grant sat alone in his Beverly Hills home, watching television as midnight approached. A rather ordinary show was on — until a striking young woman appeared on the screen. She was in her early twenties, with a cascade of honey-blond hair falling over one eye, a button nose, wide, curious eyes, and full lips that caught his attention instantly.
Intrigued, Grant wasted no time finding out who she was. He soon discovered that the young woman was already a familiar face on television. Determined to meet her, the Hollywood star began pulling every string he could, calling around until he tracked her down.
In the swinging 1960s, the actress with the unforgettable laugh lost her heart to one of Hollywood’s greatest — Cary Grant. Their relationship was as captivating as any Hollywood script: the dapper master of sophisticated film comeContinue reading…
