This world-famous American actress and singer appeared in minor roles until catching everyone’s eye in 1946 “The Killers” based on Ernest Hemingway’s work.
She also played in “Mogambo” for which she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress, and appeared in “The Night of the Iguana” (1964), “The Snows of Kilimanjaro”, “The Barefoot Contessa” and several dozens of other films of the Golden era of Hollywood.
Ava Gardner was married to Frank Sinatra, the king of blues, for six brief years. Her beauty is still legendary, take a look at some of her most iconic looks.
American actress Ava Gardner on the set of Bhowani Junction, directed by George Cukor. (Photo by Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images) 
