Bette Davis: The bitter victory of a Great
One of the most characteristic faces of the time is, without a doubt, Bette Davis. This mythical actress will always remain in the collective memory for a particular face and a difficult character. Davis was born in Massachusetts in 1908. After the divorce of her parents, the actress moved with her family where she began acting in various Broadway shows, until a producer wanted to give her a test.
Her uncanny beauty, her direct style, and her characteristic versatility made Davis one of the most significant faces in the film industry. There are more than 90 films that make up her extensive filmography, among which stand out: 'Bitter Victoria', 'Jezebel', 'La Loba', 'Eva al Desnudo' or 'What Happened to Baby Jane?'. Thanks to all her peculiar interpretations, she was eleven times nominated for an Oscar, of which she only got two. After a notorious professional and personal decline, the actress passed away in 1989.
Marilyn Monroe: Iconic Star
Symbol of glamor and Hollywood beauty, Marilyn Monroe has become the myth of Hollywood. Baptized as Norma Jeane Baker, the actress was born in Los Angeles in 1926. After a difficult childhood, she married very young and began working, however, her captivating beauty soon led her to take her first steps as a model. From then on, the young woman gradually managed to make a name for herself in a profession that made things very difficult for her until her debut in 1952 with 'Niebla en el alma'.
Starring in various films, mostly comedies, the actress managed to be one of the most admired faces of the moment with titles such as: 'Gentlemen prefer blondes', 'How to Marry a Millionaire', 'Temptation lives above' or 'Whit Skirts and being crazy'. Due to her poor artistic training, the actress was not a very good interpreter, however, Marilyn never gave up on her and in her spare time, the actress did not tire of continuing to train in dramatic art.
Various health reasons meant that the actress had to leave the profession in 1962. The anxiety and depression she suffered from were not long before coming to light and in August of that year she was found dead at home from an overdose at just thirty-six years old.
Ingrid Bergman: The intrepid Swede
She was undoubtedly one of the stars of the great Hollywood. She brought elegance, strength, and a very characteristic intelligence to her interpretations. Born in Stockholm in 1915, she began her career in her native Sweden becoming a European star. At a time when making European cinema and American cinema seemed incompatible, Bergman knew how to combine both branches, becoming the star of well-known directors, but she was also the discoverer of many new ones.
From her extensive filmography, films such as: 'Casablanca', 'Tormented', 'Stromboli', 'I will always love you' or 'Autumn Sonata' among many others stand out. Winner of three Oscars and nominated seven times, the actress achieved many professional successes. She died in 1982 victim of breast cancer.
Audrey Hepburn: Angel-faced performer
The unmistakable face of cinema. Elegant and daring, Audrey Hepburn was one of the greats. Born in Belgium in 1929, she grew up in the privations of war in the Netherlands. She studied dance and made her film debut in 1951. Hollywood noticed her in 1953 when she was hired for the film 'Roman Holiday' with Gregory Peck. Followed by 'Sabrina', the mythical 'Breakfast at Tiffany's', 'My Fair Lady' or 'Two on the Road' are the titles that stand out in her well-known filmography of her.
Nominated five times for the Oscars, the actress only won the statuette for her role in 'Roman Holidays', curiously the film with which she debuted. One of the most beloved actresses in history, Audrey Hepburn meant a before and after. Her apparent kindness and her delicacy made Hepburn a beloved face for the general public she lived with great sadness after she died in 1993, due to cancer.
Judy Garland: The Born Star
The brilliant and tormented star at the same time, Judy Garland has created a myth in the history of cinema. Born in Minnesota in 1922, she first performed at the age of two singing at a party. At thirteen she was hired by MGM where she began her film career as a teen star. However, despite that sweet film appearance of hers, the industry caused Judy serious health problems during that stage. After several films, her great success was thanks to 'The Wizard of Oz' in 1939, a film known to all and starring Judy who was only 17 years old.
Works with Clark Gable, Mickey Rooney, and Gene Kelly continued with the successful career. His last film 'I could keep singing' was a reflection of his own life, of the decisions he had to make in his personal life, regarding fame, his family, and his health. In recent years, he has made various musical tours. The actress herself died in 1967 from an overdose of barbiturates. Recently, the film 'Judy' with Renée Zellweger as Judy, reviews the last years of one of the most tormented myths in cinema.
Katherine Hepburn: Natural as life itself
With naturalness and elegance, Katherine Hepburn faced each character that was assigned to her. From her very first role, she made it clear that she intended to be completely independent, both in her performances and in ethical and professional matters. The Hollywood industry used to "build" its stars. However, La Hepburn was opposed to undergoing changes for the taste of the producers of the moment. This is how she gained authority in the industry by becoming the reference actress.
Muse of every director, the actress knew how to combine drama and comedy with admirable gifts. She came to play the most desired characters of the moment in films such as: 'Philadelphia Stories', 'The African Queen', 'Guess who is coming tonight' or 'In the golden pond'. She racked up twelve nominations and four Academy Awards, which, by the way, she never went to collect. Simple, natural, and discreet, the actress aged adapting to older roles until she died in 2003 from cancer.
