Ava Gardner was an American actress renowned for her striking beauty and charismatic performances. She gained fame in the 1940s and 1950s, starring in a series of classic films. Gardner was often cast in romantic leads, and her screen presence was both captivating and enigmatic. Despite her success, she faced personal challenges and was known for her tumultuous relationships. Gardner's career spanned over four decades, leaving a lasting impact on the film industry.
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“I do everything for a reason. Most of the time the reason is money.”
“I think the main reason my marriages failed is that I always loved too well but never wisely.”
“I have only one rule in acting - trust the director and give him heart and soul.”
“Doing nothing feels like floating on warm water to me. Delightful, perfect.”
“I hate cheating. I won’t put up with it. I don’t do it myself.”
“When I lose my temper, honey, you can't find it any place.”
“I must have seen more sunrises than any other actress in the history of Hollywood.”
“All I have going is my looks. When my beauty goes, I'm through.”
“I was never an actress -- none of us kids at Metro were. We were just good to look at.”
“What I'd really like to say about stardom is that it gave me everything I never wanted.”
“It’s a pity nobody believes in simple lust anymore.”
Source: Ava Gardner: The Secret Conversations
“Elizabeth Taylor is not beautiful, she is pretty—I was beautiful.”
Source: Ava Gardner: The Secret Conversations
“I couldn't imagine a better place [Australia] for making a film on the end of the world.”
“I either write the book or sell the jewels. And I'm kinda sentimental about the jewels.”
Source: Ava Gardner: The Secret Conversations