The Hollywood legend Kim Novak celebrates 92
She rose to fame as one of Hollywood’s most iconic actresses of the 1950s and 1960s after she was discovered by Columbia Pictures and quickly became a leading lady, often compared to Marilyn Monroe for her beauty and allure
The Hollywood legend Kim Novak celebrates 92
Kim Novak, born Marilyn Pauline Novak on February 13, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, rose to fame as one of Hollywood’s most iconic actresses of the 1950s and 1960s. She was discovered by Columbia Pictures and quickly became a leading lady, often compared to Marilyn Monroe for her beauty and allure.
Her breakthrough came with “Picnic” (1955), where she starred alongside William Holden. However, it was Alfred Hitchcock’s psychological thriller “Vertigo” (1958) that cemented her legacy. In the film, she played the dual role of Madeleine Elster and Judy Barton opposite James Stewart, delivering a haunting performance that would later be recognized as one of the greatest in cinema history.
Novak continued to appear in films throughout the 1960s, including “Bell, Book and Candle” (1958), “Strangers When We Meet” (1960), and “Of Human Bondage” (1964). However, she gradually withdrew from Hollywood, feeling disillusioned with the industry’s pressures.
Novak married equine veterinarian Robert Malloy in 1976, and they remained together until his passing in 2020. She has largely lived a private life away from Hollywood, dedicating herself to painting, poetry, and nature.
Though retired from acting, Novak occasionally makes public appearances, particularly at film retrospectives and art exhibitions. She remains a beloved figure in classic cinema, with “Vertigo” now widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time.
Look back at Kim Novak playing her iconic role of Judy in Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” 1958
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