LAUREN BACALL – known favorite perfume Diptyque L’Ombre Dans L’Eau
Lauren Bacall was an American fashion model, author, and actress of the stage and film who was born as Betty Joan Perske on September 16, 1924 in New York City. She died on August 12, 2014 in New York City. She was the only child of Natalie Bacal Weinstein, an executive secretary, and William Perske, a medical tools salesman. Her parents divorced five years after she was born.
When she arrived in Hollywood, director/producer Howard Hawks immediately scooped her up, and signed her to a seven-year contract. That decision launched her career. She ultimately became one of the most enduring Hollywood icons. Known for her sultry voice, paparazzi good looks, and laser-sharp delivery, she wowed audiences for many decades. She was awarded the Honorary Academy Award in recognition of her contributions to the Golden Age of motion pictures.
In 1945, she married three-time Academy Award winner Humphrey Bogart. She had three children, Leslie Bogart, Stephen Humphrey Bogart and Sam Robards.
Born: September 16, 1924 in New York City, New York
Died: August 12, 2014 in New York City, New York.
Birth Name: Betty Joan Perske
Spouses: Humphrey Bogart (1945-1957); Jason Robards (1961-1969)
Height: 5’8” (1.74 m)
Net Worth: $27 million
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Trivia:
- Famously quoted from the movie, To Have and Have Not, “You know how to whistle, don’t you? Just put your lips together and blow.”
- Her tuition for her private boarding school education was paid by a wealthy uncle.
- When she arrived in Hollywood, producer/director Howard Hawks changed her name to Lauren.
- She was nominated three times for Primetime Emmy Awards: Great Performances (1988), The Rockford Files (1980), Applause (1973).
- In 1997, People magazine named her as one of the “50 Most Beautiful People in the World”.
- Won two Tony awards for acting in two Broadway hits, Applause and Woman of the Year.
- She was an award-winning author. Her autobiography, “By Myself”, won a National Book Award in 1980.
- Originally studied ballet.
- Katharine Hepburn was Sam Robards’ godmother.
- Her second husband, Jason Robards, nicknamed her ‘the Widow Bogart’.
Quotes:
- “One thing I’m convinced of – the more you do, the more you can do.”
- “My definition of a star is someone who really lasts for a very long time.”
- “Standing still is the fastest way of moving backwards in a rapidly changing world.”
- “You learn to rise above a lot of bad things that happen in your life. And you have to keep going.”
- “Stardom isn’t a profession; it’s an accident.”
- “You can’t start worrying about what’s going to happen. You get spastic enough worrying about what’s happening now.”
- “Being a liberal is the best thing on earth you can be. You are welcoming to everyone when you’re a liberal. You do not have a small mind.”
- “I think your whole life shows on your face and you should be proud of that.”
- “Legends are all to do with the past and nothing to do with the present.”
- “You don’t always win your battles, but it’s good to know you fought.”
- “Stupidity is not my favorite thing, I cannot deal with it.”
- “Imagination is the highest kite one can fly.”
- “In Hollywood, an equitable divorce means each party gets fifty percent of the publicity.”