Behind-the-scenes of classic Hollywood celebrities
When picturing iconic celebrities, people often think of them looking overly glamorous and dolled up while walking on the red carpet. The public rarely sees images of stars letting loose and just being themselves, like Tina Turner drinking a cup of tea before going on stage.
Or how about a picture of Keith Richards without a guitar in his hands rocking out with the rest of the Rolling Stones? If you want to see some classic Hollywood stars as you’ve never seen them before, keep scrolling!
Who Is Keith Richards Without A Guitar In His Hands?
Formed back in 1962, the Rolling Stones is still touring to this day. The first line-up of the British rock band was comprised of talented musicians and artists such as Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, Ian Stewart, and Charlie Watts.
Of course, with a band that celebrated its 50th anniversary back in 2012, you can imagine their line-up has switched around quite a bit. It doesn’t seem to matter, though, since they’re still selling out stadiums.
Freddie Mercury Dripping With Sweat After A Set In 1985
The world had no idea what they were in for when the rock band Queen formed in 1970. With Freddie Mercury as the frontman, anything seemed possible with the group. Throughout the original band’s career, they sold 170 million to 200 million records, making them one of the best-selling music artists in the world.
Obviously, with the stamina, power, and talent it takes to put on a performance like Queen did, it’s no wonder this backstage picture of Mercury at their Live Aid concert at Wembley shows him sweating through his tank top!
Joan Crawford Wasn’t Someone To Underestimate
By the time Joan Crawford starred in Rose-Marie in 1928, she was barely 20 at the oldest (her birth date is apparently disputed). Yet, she had already made it clear that nothing was going to stop her from nailing her role and that included the elements.
In order to put on her makeup, she used this clear shield while shooting on location. Most impressively, it was apparently a device of her own invention.
This Arrangement Started A Very Long Time Ago
Those who have even casually followed Ron Howard’s filmography will quickly notice that he often has at least a small part set aside for his brother, Clint. Yet, as we can see in this behind-the-scenes photo, that was true from the very beginning.
Although this wasn’t the first movie Howard directed, 1978’s Cotton Candy was only beaten out by the previous year’s Grand Theft Auto as the earliest entry into his long, celebrated filmography. And Clint had the starring role.
It’s Easy To Tell Who’s In Charge Here
In a photo like this, it’s often pretty clear that the person with the most power in a photo is the person who doesn’t have to get up for it. Appropriately, that makes legendary director Cecil B. DeMille the one with that special status here.
Although he may have stars like Gloria Swanson flanking him, he’s still the one who ultimately gets to tell them what to do. The era of superstars who could bend directors to their will hasn’t quite arrived yet.
Sophia Loren Striking A Pose At The Venice Film Festival
Italian actress Sophia Loren is considered one of the greatest female stars of classical Hollywood cinema, a period of time in the film industry between 1910 and the 1960s. Beginning her acting career at the age of 16, it didn’t take long for major studios to notice the Italian beauty’s obvious talent.
She launched to international stardom after signing a five-year contract with Paramount Pictures. From there, it was all uphill for Loren. She became one of the most recognizable stars in Hollywood.
Underwater Shots Of The Infamous White Lotus Esprit S1
While the White Lotus Esprit S1 in The Spy Who Loved Me isn’t a “character,” where would 007 be without his trusty car?! The scene where James Bond dives into the sea and the car goes into “submarine mode,” was a bit ahead of its time.
To film this scene, a team traveled to Nassau, Bahamas. There, they used seven different models of the car, one for each of the transformations. One of the models was even a fully-equipped submarine!
Goofing Off On The Set Of The Outsiders
Based on the S.E. Hinton novel of the same name, in 1983, people flocked to theaters to witness the coming-of-age story The Outsiders on the silver screen. Starring a bunch of “up-and-coming stars from the ’80s, the Francis Ford Coppola movie was considered a success, earning $33.7 million at the box office.
Of course, the movie revolved around a bunch of teenagers, so of course, they’re going to fool around during their downtime on set! Here we see Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, and C. Thomas Howell stacked on one another’s shoulders!
He Looks The Part But He’s Just Goofing Around
Here we can see comedic acting legend Peter Sellers staring down a camera’s viewfinder during the filming of the 1959 movie, The Mouse That Roared. This wouldn’t normally be particularly noteworthy except for the fact that Sellers didn’t direct the movie.
So, while he looks like he knows what he’s doing here and he may very well, it turns out it’s not actually his job to do it. And since he plays three different characters in this movie, his plate was full enough as it was.
Movie Magic Is For The Audience, Not The Actors
War hero Audie Murphy was able to portray is own tale of survival in the movie based on his book, To Hell And Back, which led to a transition into a wider film career. Since he was an expert horse rider, making Westerns seemed like a logical next step.
However, in this shot, he learned that not every horse riding scene actually involves riding on. Here he is on a stepladder for his close-up, as his horse wasn’t able to stay still.
Even Men Of Action Get Tuckered Out
Since it was helmed by one of the most celebrated filmmakers of all time, the TV show Alfred Hitchcock Presents was able to attract some top-tier talent. For instance, here is Steve McQueen sleepily holding hands with his first wife, Neile Adams.
Since Adams was also acting with McQueen for that episode, they were able to stay close together on set. Of course, shooting days tend to be long and exhausting no matter who they’re with.
Farrah Fawcett Coming Off A Plane Still Looking Gorgeous!
Actress Farrah Fawcett broke through the entertainment industry in 1976, securing the role of Jill Munroe in the highly popular ABC series Charlie’s Angeles. Even though she was part of the cast for one season, the show catapulted Fawcett to stardom.
Fawcett went on the appear in numerous other series as well as film and also on the stage, but nothing could really compare to her time as an Angel. Hey, at least she still looks gorgeous after flying to London all the way from Los Angeles.
Believe It Or Not, This Isn’t Part Of The Movie
Although Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy were indeed filming on the Hal Roach lot when this photo was taken, the cameras weren’t on for this impromptu burst of slapstick comedy. Laurel seems to be sliding down this bannister just because he feels like it.
Yet, while some comedians are every bit as wacky in real life as they are after the director says “action,” others are much more serious than you might expect. Hardy seemed to be in the latter category, as he had no time for this frivolity.
Hopefully, They Didn’t Need To Do Too Many Takes
Although he’s a little hard to make out from this distance, that’s Spencer Tracy being filmed by Frank Borzage and his crew for the movie Man’s Castle. In it, Tracy is expecting to jump from a moving train, which is why the photographer happened to catch him in that position.
While it’s more common to use stunt performers for smaller feats in modern times, the filmmakers of the past tended to reserve their talents for the truly death-defying stunts. If the worst Tracy is likely to do is sprain his ankle, the conventional wisdom was that he can do it himself.
The Role Preparation Actors Don’t Always Think About
While every actor has their own process, many are nervous enough about an upcoming shoot to get their lines down, learn whatever skills their character possesses, and consider that character’s feelings and motivations throughout the script. After all, not everyone was as comfortable flying by the seat of their pants as Marlon Brando.
However, the actor isn’t always thinking of as many details as the crew is, and that seemed to the case when Douglas Fairbanks played Don Juan. Since he was supposed to be a suave and charming character, this makeup artist ensured Fairbanks looked the part.
It Was Still A Relatively New Industry When This Was Taken
Nowadays, it’s not so often that actors take behind-the-scenes photos showing off the cameras used for a movie unless they’re also directing it. At this point, most of us know what movie cameras look like, so the idea of seeing them isn’t that novel.
However, that was less true in 1934, when Mae West starred in a comedic western called Belle Of The Nineties. The cameras were pretty big and elaborate, so they would’ve looked pretty cool.
Bananarama Playing Cricket Against Frances Morrell In 1985
British girl group Bananarama formed in 1981 and quickly made a name for themselves in the pop scene. Their success in both the pop and dance charts led them to World Record status as an all-female group with the highest number of chart entries.
Here, we see the trio playing a game of cricket against British Labour Party politician Frances Morrell. The goal of the four ladies was to launch a gender equality campaign for schools throughout London.
It’s Hard To Be Casual In One Of These Things
Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In was famous for scenes that featured actors popping out of the walls in panels like these to have brief, comedic conversations. But since those are played to the audience, it’s clear that Pamela Rodgers and Goldie Hawn are chatting between takes.
While one wouldn’t expect that leaning on your arm while perched at this panel would be a particularly comfortable position, Hawn’s casual demeanor shows it must be tolerable enough.
Who Knows How Long They’ve Been At It
George Cukor and Audrey Hepburn can be seen filming the movie My Fair Lady, which had caused the actress headaches before production had even started, as her casting in a role that was widely considered to belong to Julie Andrews was a controversial decision.
But after what was likely many hours of shooting, none of that backlash would be as fresh in anyone’s minds as whatever Cukor is pointing at in this scene. After all, the sooner he’s satisfied, the sooner everyone can finally rest up.
David Bowie Channeling His Inner Hamlet
Known as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, David Bowie is praised for his innovative work during the ’70s. As a leading figure in the music industry during his career, Bowie is critically acclaimed by music reviewers and fellow musicians alike.
In the UK, he was awarded eight silver albums, eleven gold, and ten platinum. He even released 11 number-one albums during his career! Following his death in 2016, Rolling Stone magazine dubbed Bowie “The Greatest Rock Star Ever.”
Stevie Nicks Closing Her Eyes And Feeling The Music
Stevie Nicks was one of the queens of the ’70s music scene. She was a frontwoman for Fleetwood Mac who could rock a tambourine like no other, all while twirling around with the most elaborate of shawls.
From the start of their career as a rock band in 1967, Fleetwood went on to sell over 120 albums, making them one of the best-selling bands in the entire world. Their 1977 album, Rumors, even won the Grammy for Album of the Year!
Making Movies Is Exciting Until You Actually Do It
Although it’s certainly easy for a day’s shooting to turn out unexpectedly well or unexpectedly badly (with the latter being particularly likely during a given production), it’s also true that if someone were to take a photo of actors on a film set every minute, most of those shots would look like this.
Since so many different people are coordinating so many different jobs while working on a movie, it’s very common for actors to notice that their days have a lot more downtime than actual acting. Whatever Frank Capra, Myrna Loy, and Warner Baxter are waiting for on this set, it’s clearly taking a while.
Most Of The Time, They Don’t Go Right Into Filming
While improvised moments make it into films all the time and even fully improvised films aren’t unheard of, most directors tend to have a pretty specific plan for how they want to approach a scene. As such, they typically want to make sure that plan is well understood before the cameras start rolling, especially with how expensive film can be.
And that’s precisely what Ernst Lubitsch is doing with Greta Garbo and Melvyn Douglas here. Although it’s not visible, he has the script in front of him and he’s going over how he wants to see it interpreted with his stars.
One Would Think This Would Attract His Attention
Although Rudy Vallée was primarily known as a saxophonist, singer, and band leader, he also had a successful acting career that spanned nearly half a century. From the looks of things, he seemed to be a consummate professional when he was on set for them as well.
After all, here we see a ballerina dancing for him but she doesn’t even interest him enough to make him look up from the script. That can’t be a confidence booster when you’re a dancer.
Dan Aykroyd And Steve Martin Backstage At SNL
The Festrunk Brothers, better known as “two wild and crazy guys,” first appeared on Saturday Night Live in 1977. Teaming up the comedic genius of Steve Martin and Dan Aykroyd, the sketch aired twice more during the third season of the show, and again in the fourth.
Here, we see the two wild guys backstage before their sketch. Funnily enough, Martin has said that even years later, he is still called “a wild and crazy guy” whenever he makes headlines!
The Who’s Pete Townshend Going For A Float Down The River
Formed in London in 1064, The Who became wildly known for their destructive behavior on stage, particularly destroying drum kits and smashing guitars. Consisting of Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Pete Townshend, and Keith Moon, The Who went on to make the use of a synthesizer, large PA systems, and the Marshall stack commonplace.
OF course, you can’t be a rock ‘n’ roll legend 24-7. So, here we see vocalist and guitarist Pete Townshend lounging in a boat on the River Thames, looking very relaxed and in his element.
Sesame Street Looked A Lot Different Than You Think
Here we can see puppeteer Caroll Spinney with a muppet in a taping of a 1970 episode of Sesame Street, but it’s a little surprising to see who he’s with. The face shape, grumpy expression and the trash can abode are all markers of Oscar the Grouch, but most people are used to seeing him with green fur.
Indeed, while the famous Sesame Street characters have had the same designs for decades, that doesn’t mean they always looked like that. Only those who tuned in from the very beginning can remember when Oscar was orange.
It Certainly Looks Like They Had Fun
While making a movie is always hard, stressful work, the people you make it with have a crucial effect on the experience. When actors get along well, it almost doesn’t feel like they’ve been on the set together for hours.
In this case, it seemed like the actors were just as gregarious and friendly to each other as their characters in The Four Musketeers were. And since one of them was Oliver Reed, it’s a safe bet that things got pretty wild behind the scenes.
Sandahl Bergman Coming Out Of Wardrobe
Actress Sandahl Bergman is best known for her role as Valerie in the epic film Conan The Barbarian, where she starred opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger. For her performance, Bergman won a Golden Globe for Best Actress as well as Saturn Award.
Conan went on to gross between $68.9 million and $79.1 million at the box office around the world, just falling short of reaching blockbuster status. But, who really cares, when you get to see Bergman doing her own stunts in this amazing Viking outfit?
Warren Beatty And Carrie Fisher Taking A Much-Needed Break
After filming for hours on end, it’s no wonder actors Warren Beatty and Carrie Fisher decided to goof off and take a much-needed break from their scenes in the 1975 movie Shampoo! Set on Election Day in 1968, the movie follows Beverly Hills hairdresser George Roundy and his day-to-day drama.
At the age of 17, the film was actually Fisher’s film debut, leading her into a long career in the industry.
Mark Hamill And David Prowse Practicing In Their “Downtime”
While most Star Wars fans know what the finished product of an epic lightsaber battle between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader looks like, here’s a behind-the-scenes photo of the two stars. Mark Hamill and David Prowse, who play Luke and Vader, respectively, decided to do a little practicing on their “downtime,” perfecting their saber movements.
This particular photo is from the set of The Empire Strikes Back, Episode V of the original trilogy. The film was a huge success, earning $557.8 million at the box office.
Melissa Gilbert Getting Prepped For Battle Of The Network Stars
From 1974 to 1984, Melissa Gilbert was better known as Laura Ingalls Wilder, the second oldest daughter of Charles Ingalls, in the hit NBC series Little House on the Prairie. While she has had a steady acting career appearing in numerous television movies, today, she is probably best known for her voice work as Barbara Gordon/Batgirl on Batman: The Animated Series.
But well before she became part of the DC family, Gilbert was getting her hair braided behind-the-scenes of Battle of the Network Stars, a gameshow between ABC, NBC, and CBS.
Marilyn Monroe Looking Glamorous While Reading A Newspaper
Marilyn Monroe was arguably one of the most sought after women of the ’50s and ’60s. She was a symbol of the era’s changing attitude regarding the female body, not to mention a face that graced the silver screen a time or two!
Considering the circles she ran in and her icon status back in the day, (and still today, if we’re honest), it’s hard to imagine her here, relaxing in a hotel and doing something as mundane as reading Motion Picture Daily. Yet, here she is!
Ozzy Osbourne Just Doing His Thing In 1975
Ozzy Osbourne made a name for himself during the ’70s when he was the lead singer of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath. After being fired from the band, Osbourne went on to have a very successful solo career.
During his solo act, Osbourne released 12 studio albums, seven of which earned multi-platinum certifications in the United States. Due to his longevity, the “Prince of Darkness” was later dubbed the “Grandfather of Metal.”
You Never Know What An Actor’s Other Passions Will Be
While Robert Stack is best known as an actor who deals with gritty crime-based fare (he was filming the show Most Wanted when this photo was taken), this photo also reveals his life’s passion for skeet shooting.
He’s not only posing with the shotgun he uses for it, but also the collection of awards he’s won by that point in his life for the sport. Since he was only 55 at the time, he probably wasn’t finished racking them up.
The Body Language Seems Intense For What This Is
While Raquel Welch looks at herself in a mirror, a director seemed to really be getting in her face. That pointing when he was already so close certainly makes him seem demanding, nd it’s a strange attitude to have considering what they’re making.
That’s because Welch was filming a workout video called Body and Mind: Total Relaxation and Stress Relief Program at the time. It may have been intended to relieve stress, but there seemed to be a surprising amount of stress involved in making it.
There’s Something Friendly About The Makeup Department
Anyone who’s acted will often attest that more than the director or their fellow actors, the people they tend to feel the most comfortable with are in the makeup department. They’re often naturals at making people feel relaxed as they spend a lot of time making them up and that definitely seems to be the case in this photo.
It’s unclear what exactly makeup artist Vince Callaghan said to Miami Vice star Don Johnson to make him laugh but it obviously went over well.
Joan Jett Posing In Her Family Home
The Runaways was a teenage all-female rock band that gained prominence during the latter half of the ’70s. Ironically, the group didn’t exactly rise to fame in their native country, America, but gained an international following, particularly in Japan where their song “Cherry Bomb” was a huge hit.
After The Runaways disbanded, guitarist Joan Jett went on to form Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, a group that earned her three Platinum and Gold albums. She is one woman who can say she’s been a feminist icon throughout her entire career.
Meryl Streep Hailing A Cab Outside A Public Theater
Ironically, Meryl Streep had no desire to be a film actor when she got into the entertainment industry. She was more of a stage performer, as critics soon realized as her award nominations and wins started piling up.
It wasn’t until Streep watched the 1976 film Taxi Driver with Robert De Niro that she decided to give a career in film a chance. Rumor has it she said, “that’s the kind of actor I want to be when I grow up.”
Robert De Niro Taking On The ’70s Hair In Full-Force
Actor Robert De Niro has a career that spans decades, landing his first major on-screen role in 1968 with Greetings. However, stardom didn’t really come for the young actor until his part in The Godfather Part II, where he played a young Vito Corleone.
From there, De Niro climbed the ladder straight to the top, earning Academy Awards for Best Actor in back-to-back films. One was for the 1976 film Taxi Driver and the other for his portrayal of a Vietnam War soldier in The Deer Hunter.
Jack Nicholson Posing For The Paparazzi In 1985
Known for playing the role of the eternal outsider in a majority of his films, Jack Nicholson is one of those actors who seems to have been in the industry forever. He has had a career spanning over decades, starting in the ’50s with his first film, The Cry Baby Killer.
Of course, he grew from those low-budget productions. Today, he is one of three male actors ever to win three Academy Awards: Best Actor for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and As Good as It Gets, as well as a Best Supporting Actor for Terms of Endearment.
Led Zeppelin Surrounded By Fans In Japan
Formed in 1968, Led Zeppelin quickly became one of the biggest bands in the entire world. Drawing from different genres of music, fans from every side of the globe couldn’t get enough of the Englishmen and their interesting sound.
With their popularity growing, in 1971, the group found themselves in Tokyo, Japan for a tour. Guitarist Jimmy Page recalled his time there, saying, “It was a city with such a new vision towards the future. The technology boom was really going on, even then.”
Dorothy Dandridge Signing Autographs In 1959
Dorothy Dandridge made history when she became the first African-American actress to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. The honor was given for her outstanding performance as the title character in the 1954 musical Carmen Jones.
But Jones isn’t why she is signing autographs in this photo. These fans are surrounding Dandridge due to her role as Bess in Porgy and Bess, a performance which earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress.
Apparently, John Candy’s Hair Wasn’t Real In The ’80s
Starting his career in Canada, John Candy eventually made his way to Hollywood, starring in multiple comedies and dramas throughout the ’80s and ’90s. Some of his more popular films include Cool Runnings, Uncle Buck, Spaceballs, and Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, where he plays an overly talkative salesman.
With all of the comedies under his belt, it should come as no surprise to see Candy smiling as a makeup artist touches up what looks like a hairpiece!
The Moment Jane Seymour Became Bond’s Love Interest
The James Bond film Live and Let Die released in theaters in 1973. It went on to become wildly popular, earning $161.8 million at the box office off of a $7 million budget. And, signing her contract in the picture above is known other than Jane Seymour, the actress who plays Solitaire, aka Bond’s love interest.
As all Bond movies tend to go, Seymour’s character can’t help but fall for the suave M12 agent, leaving behind her corrupt boss to be with him.
Candice Bergen At A Masquerade Ball
Actress Candice Bergen made her silver screen debut in the 1966 film The Group. With the success of the movie, Bergen left school to focus on her acting career. As it turns out, it was the correct move for the aspiring actress as she began landing role after role. Eventually, she signed a contract with Fox.
Bergen went on to showcase her range, appearing in both dramas and comedies throughout her career. She’s probably best known for playing the title character in Murphy Brown as well as Margaret Bourke-White in Gandhi.
Tommy Steele Was Considered Britain’s First Teen Idol
Sir Thomas Hicks, aka Tommy Steele, is an English rock star who is wildly considered one of Britain’s first teen idols. An all-around entertainer, Steele is probably best known for his 1957 song “Singing the Blues.”
It was his first number one song. That year, he was voted the seventh-most-popular box office star in Britain, having moved from music over to film and stage musicals, such as Half a Sixpence, Finian’s Rainbow, ad The Happiest Millionaire.
Mia Farrow Looking Beautiful As The Paparazzi Snap A Photo
Throughout her career, Mia Farrow did more than model. She also appeared in over 50 films, including Guns at Batasi, Rosemary’s Baby, and John and Mary. Her performances on the silver screen earned Farrow more than one prestigious award and nomination.
Farrow has been the recipient of a Golden Globe, not to mention six Golden Globe nominations, a Laurel Award, a National Board of Review award, and a San Sebastián International Film Festival award, to name a few.
Olga Georges-Picot Looking Glamorous In A Fur Coat
French actress Olga Georges-Picot was the great-niece of French diplomat François Georges-Picot. Even so, she went a different direction with her career, deciding to become an actress instead of a politician.
Some of her more notable projects include The Day of the Jackal, Woody Allen’s production Love and Death, The Man Who Haunted Himself, and Je t’aime, je t’aime. And while Georges-Picot didn’t appear in a litany of projects, the ones she did, she looked gorgeous.
Elvis Taking A Break From The Stage To Feed A Whale
As it turns out, The King, Elvis Presley, could do more than swing his hips and play a mean guitar, he could also take the time out of his day to feed some hungry whales! That being said, people arguably remember the musician for his stage presence and not his humanitarian work.
“The King of Rock and Roll” was a revolutionary in the music industry, releasing songs and dancing on stage in a way that can only be considered controversial at the time.
Liza Minnelli Walking Through The Airport
Only someone like Liza Minnelli could get away wearing this lavish coat through an airport and look completely normal doing so. The singer and actress has always been extravagant, so why stop just because she’s hopping on a plane?
The Academy Award-winning actress is known for multiple performances, most notably Cabaret, The Sterile Cuckoo, and Arthur, to name a few. Through the years, she’s also been a prominent presence on Broadway and Off-Broadway.
The Aftermath Of A Rolling Stones Pie Fight
Ever hear the phrase “party like a rockstar?” Well, the Rolling Stones seemed to take that phrase and run with it at the Kensington Gore Hotel in 1968. There, they staged a mock-medieval dinner party to launch their new album, Beggars Banquet.
As you can see, the rock group wound up having a nice food fight in the middle of the banquet, with drummer Charlie Watts and frontman Mick Jagger covered in what looks like whipped cream from a pie!
Duke Ellington Making His Way Through The Airport
Jazz musician Duke Ellington made a career spanning over six decades. Starting in the mid-1920s, Ellington gained nationwide recognition from his jazz orchestra, most notably playing at the Cotton Club in Harlem, New York.
He is often considered one of the main figures in shaping jazz music in the United States. In 1999, he even received a posthumous Pulitzer Prize Special Award for his contributions to music and the industry.
A Young Michael Caine Sighting And His Wife
This picture shows a young Michael Caine when he was first starting in Hollywood in the 1960s. Fast-forward over 60 years, and he’s won two Academy Awards, three Golden Globes, a British Academy Film Award, and has appeared in numerous high-profile projects.
Some of his more prolific silver screen appearances include his Oscar-winning performance in Hannah and Her Sisters, Educating Rita, Miss Congeniality, and Alfred in Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy.
Elizabeth Taylor Showing Off Her $1,050,000 Necklace
Actress Elizabeth Taylor wasn’t above showing off her trinkets, especially at the 40th birthday celebration for Princess Grace. In this photo, she’s seen wearing the $1,050,000 diamond necklace her then-husband, Richard Burton, purchased for her.
The diamond was a solid 69.4-carat gem and was complemented by a double-strand chain made up of smaller diamonds. No wonder there is such a huge smile on the actress’s face! Anyone would be smiling with that small fortune hanging around their neck!
Bette Davis Waving To The Crowd
Bette Davis had a career in the entertainment industry spanning 50 years. With more than 100 film credits on her resume, it might come as a little surprise to learn that she earned her fair share of award nominations.
In fact, Davis became the first actress to secure ten Academy Award nominations, eventually making that number 11. Out of all of those nominations, she won two, one for Best Actress in Jezebel and the other for Best Actress in Dark Victory.
