Rosalind Russell (June 4, 1907 – November 28, 1976) was an American actress, model, comedian, screenwriter, and singer, known for her role as fast-talking newspaper reporter Hildy Johnson in the Howard Hawks screwball comedy His Girl Friday (1940), opposite Cary Grant, as well as for her portrayals of Mame Dennis in the 1956 stage and 1958 film adaptations of Auntie Mame, and Rose in Gypsy (1962). A noted comedienne, she received various accolades, including five Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award, in addition to nominations for four Academy Awards and a BAFTA Award. Russell has been honored with a Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 1973 and Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 1975.
In her first years in Hollywood, Russell was characterized, both in her personal life and film career, as a sophisticated “lady.” This dissatisfied Russell, who said in a 1936 interview: “Being typed as a lady is the greatest misfortune possible to a motion picture actress. It limits your characterizations, confines you to play feminine sops and menaces and the public never highly approves of either. An impeccably dressed lady is always viewed with suspicion in real life and when you strut onto the screen with beautiful clothes and charming manners, the most naive of theatergoers senses immediately that you are in a position to do the hero no good. I earnestly want to get away from this. First, because I want to improve my career and professional life and, secondly because I am tired of being a clothes horse – a sort of hothouse orchid in a stand of wild flowers.”
Russell was a prominent actress, known for her comedic and dramatic roles in films in the 1940s. She was recognized for her talent and was even awarded for her cooperative nature in the Hollywood film industry. She often played strong, intelligent, career-driven women, breaking away from traditional female roles in film at the time. Known for her quick delivery, elegant yet assertive demeanor, and her ability to transition between comedy and drama seamlessly.
In the 1940s, Rosalind Russell was known for her tailored suits, structured dresses, and bold accessories – mirroring the professional women she often portrayed. Off-screen, she was considered glamorous and fashionable, frequently appearing in studio publicity stills with polished curls, strong brows, and an authoritative presence.
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