Gigi
1958
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Leslie Caron. Actress: Gigi. French ballet dancer Leslie Caron was discovered by the legendary MGM star Gene Kelly during his search for a co-star in one of the finest musicals ever filmed, the Oscar-winning An American in Paris (1951), which was inspired by and based on the music of George Gershwin.
Jul 1, 2021 · Leslie Caron’s Advice on Living Well at 90. The American in Paris star and Oscar nominee is still making big plans as she enters her 10th decade—“I have decided I want to celebrate my 100th...
May 24, 2023 · As the 1958 film “Gigi” turns 65 years old this month–and its leading lady remains as charming as ever–I am happy to share my most recent conversation with Leslie Caron. Still a beauty and full of personality, she shares some of her favorite moments starring opposite Gene Kelly, Louis Jourdan and Cary Grant.
Jun 24, 2021 · Gigi star Leslie Caron at 90: ‘I am very shy. It’s amazing I became a movie star’. The renowned actor on childhood, addiction, and dancing with Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. Leslie Caron in...
Mar 15, 2017 · In Portrait: Leslie Caron, Hollywood’s French Golden Girl. David Downton draws the actress who has seen a career revival with her new Masterpiece series, The Durrells in Corfu. By Laura Jacobs....
An unconventional beauty who specialized in waif-like roles in her early career, Leslie Caron was an actress and dancer who rose to fame in the 1950s in such acclaimed musicals as "An American in Paris" (1951) and "Gigi" (1958).
Leslie Claire Margaret Caron (born 1 July 1931) is a French-American actress, dancer and writer. She is the recipient of various accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, two BAFTA Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards. Caron started her career as a ballerina.
