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  1. Oct 9, 2017 · Olivier, 28, stopped by to congratulate the rising star, then in her early 20s, on her performance. Though Olivier was married to actress Jill Esmond at the time and Leigh was also married...

  2. Mar 22, 2022 · March 22, 2022. TRULY, MADLY. Vivien Leigh, Laurence Olivier and the Romance of the Century. By Stephen Galloway. 406 pages. Grand Central Publishing. $30. God help anyone who flew the...

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Vivien_LeighVivien Leigh - Wikipedia

    Vivien Leigh (/ l iː / LEE; born Vivian Mary Hartley; 5 November 1913 – 8 July 1967), styled as Lady Olivier after 1947, was a British actress. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress twice, for her performances as Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind (1939) and Blanche DuBois in the film version of A Streetcar Named Desire (1951), a ...

  4. Mar 22, 2022 · Stephen Galloway's book explores the glamorous and tragic love affair of the legendary actors, beset by mental illness, Hollywood excess and cultural stigma. It focuses on Leigh's decline and Olivier's co-dependence, as well as their iconic roles and achievements.

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  5. May 14, 2021 · The actors met in 1936 and fell in love, but faced challenges such as mental illness, infidelity, and career struggles. They married in 1940, divorced in 1960, and remained friends until Leigh's death in 1967.

  6. For 20 glittering years, Britain and the world were mesmerized by the spectacle of Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh, the most romantic couple in the universe. She was alluring, coquettish, and heart-stoppingly beautiful.

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  8. That’s taken me up to…1945 in Laurence Olivier’s stage career. But hey, it’s not a race! Here are some highlights from Box 4 (1935-1937), when Vivien Leigh finally enters the picture. As ever, special thanks to the Viv and Larry Patrons for helping me to afford archival supplies! You guys are the greatest. I hope you enjoy!

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