Ginger Rogers

With her blonde hair, blue eyes, and an average build that she kept at 5'5", Ginger Rogers was American show business royalty. Born in Independence, Missouri, in 1911, she spent 62 years on stage and screen, active from 1925 until 1987. She began performing as a teenager, around 13 years old, and built a career that spanned vaudeville, film, and television. Her natural figure and 32B measurements were part of her classic mid-century look, and she was known for her versatility as an actress. Though she danced with Fred Astaire in many beloved films, she also earned recognition for her dramatic roles, winning an Academy Award. Ginger died in 1995 at age 83. Her body of work made her one of the most enduring stars of Hollywood's golden age. She was an actress, and her career long after her final performance has left a lasting impression.