Sharon Tate (January 24, 1943 – August 9, 1969) was an American actress and model. In the 1950s, she was a teenager living a transient life as an “army brat” due to her father’s career as a military officer. Before becoming a 1960s Hollywood icon, her life was defined by frequent moves, beauty pageant wins, and a reputation for extreme shyness.
Born in 1943, Tate spent the 1950s moving across the United States. Her schooling during this decade included Texas and Washington. She attended South Shaver Elementary in Pasadena, Texas, until 1955, followed by Chief Joseph Junior High and Columbia High School in Richland, Washington.
Because her family moved six times before she was 16, she found it difficult to maintain long-term friendships and was described by family as shy and lacking self-confidence. Despite her shyness, Tate began entering pageants in the late 1950s, which served as a prelude to her modeling and acting career. At age 16, she won the title of Miss Richland in Washington. She also won the title of Miss Autorama in Richland, which showcased her “classic 1950s style” of polished hair and modest glamour.
By the very end of the decade (late 1959), Tate’s family moved to El Paso, Texas, where she briefly attended Irvin High School before her father was relocated to Italy in early 1960. It was in Italy that she finally began her professional journey, working as a film extra and catching the attention of Hollywood producers.
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