Shirley MacLaine

People these days would recognize Shirley MacLaine for her characters in Downtown Abbey and Steel Magnolias. But even before that, the actress had already been a Hollywood icon during the 60’s. She was nominated for six Academy Awards and won other recognitions that proved the world of her talent. Aside from acting, she’s also a good dancer, singer, author and even an activist. You’ll never know—maybe she’s good at investment planning as well!

The actress made her movie debut in the black comedy The Trouble with Harry, which was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. MacLaine also won an Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in the comedy-drama Terms of Endearment. She has had other notable roles in films, such as Bewitched, Valentine’s Day, The Little Mermaid, and In Her Shoes. MacLaine received many honorary awards. She was presented with the AFI Life Achievement Award and was also honored with the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award.