Although she later appeared in projects like “Valley of the Dolls”, “Columbo”, “Shampoo”, and “Mulholland Drive” and eventually won an American Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, she struggled to find work throughout the 50s and early 60s. Offers dwindled, and her name gradually disappeared from the headlines.
Even though her career was unfairly cut short, her beauty, talent, and the films she starred in still testify to what could have been. True movie lovers remember her as one of the most striking and underrated stars of her time. Her story serves as a reminder that fame is unpredictable and that even the brightest stars can be overshadowed by forces beyond their control, highlighting the dark side of classic Hollywood where talent alone wasn’t always sufficient for survival.
