Ava gardner biography later years of jacques

Ava Lavinia Gardner was born on December 24, 1922, in the small farming community of Grabtown, North Carolina.

Ava gardner biography later years of jacques

The youngest of seven children, Gardner’s life took a turn towards the extraordinary when her photograph was spotted by a talent scout, leading her to sign a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1941.

Gardner's early years in Hollywood were marked by bit parts and an undemanding schedule, but her breakthrough came with "The Killers" (1946), a film noir based on a Hemingway short story, where she played the sultry femme fatale opposite Burt Lancaster.

Her alluring performance established her as a genuine star.

Her subsequent work throughout the 1950s solidified her status as one of Tinseltown's most talented and stunning actresses. Her performance in "Mogambo" (1953) earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, and she followed that success wit