Born 1946 in London, British actress Hayley Mills is the daughter of actor Sir John Mills and writer Mary Hayley Bell. She first gained critical attention with her debut performance in the crime drama film Tiger Bay (1959), for which she won the BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer.
Mills quickly rose to international fame after being signed to a five-year contract with Walt Disney. She became the most popular child actress of the early 1960s, starring in six Disney films, including: Pollyanna (1960), for which she received a special juvenile Academy Award, and The Parent Trap (1961), where she famously played the dual role of twins Susan and Sharon.
Outside of Disney, Mills was highly acclaimed for her role in Whistle Down the Wind (1961), an adaptation of her mother’s novel. She later transitioned into more mature roles and continued her career in film, television, and on stage, eventually receiving the Disney Legend Award for her contributions.
Through her timeless grace and joyful spirit, Hayley Mills remains the quintessential Disney star — a symbol of the pure magic that continues to inspire generations.
The 7th photo is Sandra Dee, not Hayley Mills.
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