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Jane Russell was an American actress and model who was one of Hollywood’s leading sex symbols in the 1940s and 1950s. She starred in over 20 films, known for her beauty, silhouette, and charismatic presence. Russell moved from the Midwest to California, where she had her first film role in Howard Hughes’ The Outlaw and later starred in classics like Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
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Ernestine Jane Geraldine Russellwas an American actress and model. She was one of Hollywood’s leading sex symbols in the 1940s and 1950s. She starred in more than 20 films.
Russell was known for her beauty, silhouette, and a great presence that combined charisma and seriousness. She moved from the Midwest to California, where she had her first film role in Howard Hughes’ The Outlawand The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown (1957), Russell again returned to music while completing several other films in the 1960s.
Russell married three times, adopted three children, and in 1955 founded Waif, the first international adoption program. She received several accolades for her achievements in film. Her hand and footprints were immortalized in the forecourt of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre with Marilyn Monroe. A star with her name was placed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Jane Russell was born on June 21, 1921.
Jane Russell was known for her beauty, silhouette, and a great presence that combined charisma and seriousness.
Jane Russell starred in more than 20 films during her career.
Jane Russell’s first film role was in Howard Hughes’ The Outlaw in 1943.
Jane Russell starred in the classic films Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) and The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown (1957).
In 1955, Jane Russell founded Waif, the first international adoption program, and she received several accolades for her achievements in film.
Jane Russell’s hand and footprints were immortalized in the forecourt of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre with Marilyn Monroe.
3 Quotes by Jane Russell
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They held up ‘The Outlaw’ for five years. And Howard Hughes had me doing publicity for it every day, five days a week for five years.
Jane RussellAmerican actress and model (1921-2011)
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Publicity can be terrible. But only if you don’t have any.
Jane RussellAmerican actress and model (1921-2011)
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I like a man who can run faster than I can.
Jane RussellAmerican actress and model (1921-2011)