Born on August 19, 1933, in Denver, Colorado, she began her acting career as a teenager in the 1940s. Gaining fame in the 1950s, she starred in several notable films, including "The Ten Commandments" (1956) and "Love Me Tender" (1956) alongside Elvis Presley. Known for her beauty and grace, she often portrayed exotic and historical characters. Her career spanned into television before she retired from acting in the 1960s. She later focused on family and spiritual pursuits.