Noted American and British film actress of the early 1930s, whose remarkable career was launched by a chance encounter with none other than the legendary Charles Chaplin, who discovered her sitting beside him at a thrilling boxing match in Los Angeles. With Chaplin's keen eye for talent, he introduced himself at intermission and subsequently offered her a starring role in his iconic film, City Lights, released in 1931.
This talented actress's life took a dramatic turn when she met her future husband, the dashing Cary Grant, at the premiere of the film Blonde Venus in 1932. Following their marriage in 1933, she made the decision to step away from her acting career, dedicating herself to her personal life and her growing family.
In the years that followed, she would go on to lead a fascinating life, marked by her marriage to the Earl of Jersey, with whom she resided in England. However, eventually, she returned to her roots and settled down in the picturesque town of Santa Barbara, where she lived out her days in happiness and contentment.
