Born on February 13, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, she rose to fame in the 1950s as a Hollywood actress. She gained prominence with her role in Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo" (1958), which became a classic. Known for her stunning beauty and enigmatic presence, she starred in films such as "Picnic" (1955) and "Bell, Book and Candle" (1958). Despite her success, she eventually stepped away from the limelight in the late 1960s, focusing on art and living a quieter life outside of Hollywood.