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Nancy " Slim " Keith, Lady Keith of Castleacre (born Mary Raye Gross; July 15, 1917 – April 16, 1990) was an American socialite and fashion icon during the 1950s and 1960s, exemplifying the American jet set.
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Pamela Beryl Harriman (née Digby; March 20, 1920 – February...
- Leland Hayward
Life and career Leland Hayward (left) with Jimmy Stewart in...
- Kitty Hawks
Slim Keith (mother) Kitty Stephen Hawks (born February 11,...
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Slim Hawks Hayward, the Lady Keith, was a Hollywood socialite and friend of celebrities like Clark Gable, Lauren Bacall, and Truman Capote. Her autobiography, published posthumously, reveals her wit, honesty, and regrets in a glamorous but imperfect life.
Feb 1, 2024 · Arts & Culture. Who Was Slim Keith? The California-born style icon made her mark in New York City and beyond. Now, her friendship with Truman Capote is behind the year's most talked-about TV...
Mar 5, 2024 · Slim Keith, formerly known as Nancy Gross, grew up in a troubled household, with parents who didn’t get along. Her father, Edward Gross, was a successful businessman who owned several canneries.
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SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. Nancy " Slim " Keith, Lady Keith of Castleacre (born Mary Raye Gross; July 15, 1917 – April 16, 1990) was an American socialite and fashion icon during the 1950s and 1960s, exemplifying the American jet set. Keith was married 3 times; firstly to American film director Howard Hawks, secondly to American producer Leland ...
Jan 1, 1990 · The recently deceased Keith, born Nancy Gross in Salinas, Calif., in 1916, invented her persona as a teenager, growing into a chic woman who became known among the socially elite as Slim.
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Apr 12, 2012 · April 12, 2012 By kimwheeler 1 Comment. Slim Keith was born Nancy Gross in the agricultural town of Salinas, but would one day be hailed as the original California girl and the inspiration for movie and novel characters.