Her life mirrored a Hollywood fantasy, filled with collaborations alongside cinema’s greatest stars and roles in timeless classics. Yet, her greatest joy came from a love that spanned nearly fifty years with her husband, whom she cared for devotedly as his health declined.
Emerging in the 1950s, she became a staple of Hollywood’s golden age, notable for films like “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” and “Funny Face.” Her six-decade career established her as a versatile talent across stage and screen.
Despite the film industry’s demands, her true fulfillment lay in her marriage to Webb Lowe, whom she described as “handsome in every way.” Their 46 years together were marked by love, laughter, and unwavering support, even as they faced challenges like his stroke and subsequent dementia.
Following Lowe’s passing in 2020, she channeled her energy into The Thalians, a nonprofit focused on mental health. Now 89, she remains a beloved figure, expressing gratitude for her past and optimism for what lies ahead, saying, “I don’t think I’ve had my big break yet.”
