Born in London in 1932, she became one of Hollywood's most iconic actresses. She began her career as a child star in the 1940s, gaining fame for roles in "National Velvet" and "Lassie Come Home." Transitioning to adult roles, she won acclaim for performances in "A Place in the Sun," "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," and "Cleopatra." She won two Academy Awards for Best Actress for "BUtterfield 8" and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" Known for her beauty and violet eyes, she was also renowned for her humanitarian work and multiple marriages.