Debbie Reynolds

It’s rare to see an artist stay dedicated to their craft for 70 years, but Debbie Reynolds has proven that it’s possible. She was born in El Paso, Texas, on April 1, 1932, as Mary Frances Reynolds but went on to go by professionally as Debbie Reynolds. The singer, actress, and businesswoman got her first and breakout role in Singin’ In the Rain. Her other notable films include Three Little Words, Susan Slept Here, The Catered Affair, Bundle of Joy, and The Affairs of Dobie Gillis.

Aside from her acting career, she also served as the president of an organization that supports Mental Health Causes called The Thalians. There was also a time when Reynolds was forced to declare bankruptcy after failed business ventures, but she managed to turn things around.  As they say, you can’t keep a good woman down. In fact, she was once quoted for saying that she wanted to be the world’s oldest living Girls Scout.