The actress died at the age of 90 in 2011.
Gentlemen prefer blondes not only: Jane Russell sex symbol of Hollywood’s Golden era.
The “Golden age” of Hollywood called the period of 30-50-ies of the last century. It was then that shone artists, later became a standard for later generations. One such actress was Jane Russell. Sultry brunette, chiseled figure, piercing eyes and sharp mind – these data enabled her not to get lost among a dozen other Actresses and get his star on the walk of Fame.
Born future star Jane Russell (Jane Russell) in 1921 in a military family and actress. The mother insisted that the girl took piano lessons and attended drama club. When Jane was 15 years old, her father died and her mother was unable to support five children by herself. Jane had to quit school and go to work. A little later the mother of the case was adjusted, and the girl continued to do acting.
In 1940, Jane Russell noticed millionaire and part-time producer Howard Hughes. He offered the young actress the contract for up to seven years. She agreed. In this long period of Howard Hughes wanted to make Jane the star of the first magnitude. He’s betting on external data girls.
The first film in which Jane Russell starred at the insistence of Hughes, was called “Outside the law” (The Outlaw). The film was shot in 1941, but has been on the shelf for 2 years, and then was released for a narrow circle of audience. The fact that the censors decided: the actress’s Breasts in the film open longer than allowed and this was contrary to the then rules of morality. In wide release tape was released only in 1946. But delayed the premiere only played into the hand of actress. The film was covered with an aura of mystery, it was rumored that Howard Hughes invented for Jane Russell a special bra “underwire”, which is beneficial sexually and unrealistic emphasized her Breasts. The bra is really present, but it was insanely uncomfortable, so the actress has replaced her.
After this movie there were several. Jane wanted to play a specific, intelligent roles, but always with the focus on her seductive appearance. In 1953 she starred in the Comedy “Gentlemen prefer blondes” together with Marilyn Monroe. It is worth noting that the blonde absolutely do not overwhelm the brunette. The film received positive reviews from critics and has collected several prestigious awards. After this film followed by a sequel with only Jane Russell “Gentlemen marry brunettes”. This film has not made such a furor as the previous one.
In 1970, Jane Russell retired from films and started the charity. She started a Foundation to help families in the adoption of children. The woman was three times married, but the first unsuccessful abortion took away her ability to have children. The actress has adopted two boys and a girl, but she had to go through many bureaucratic obstacles. With this in mind, Jane Russell decided to help families wishing to adopt children.
The actress died at the age of 90 in 2011, but in the memory of viewers Jane Russell left the Show Dorothy from the movie “Gentlemen prefer blondes”, where she played together with unmatched blonde Marilyn Monroe.
