But that was far from the case in the early 1950s, writes Lyndsy Spence in her new biography of the actress, Where Madness Lies: The Double Life of Vivien Leigh, which reveals many details about ...

Of course, the one time Vivien Leigh played someone “normal,” she ... or contemplate murder,” the 39-year-old actress told reporters at the time. “My character is … a normal healthy ...

Her portrayal of Scarlett O'Hara earned Vivien Leigh the Academy Award for Best Actress, an achievement she would accomplish once again when she played Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire.

The star of "Gone With the Wind" and "A Streetcar Named Desire" is the subject of a new biography commemorating her 100th birthday. Today would have been the 100th birthday of Vivien Leigh, one of ...

At 25 years and 342 days old, Madison is the ninth youngest Best Actress winner. She displaces Vivien Leigh from the top 10 youngest list. Leigh was 26 years and 116 days old when she won her ...

Until May 4, 2025, Caroline Silhol plays Vivien Leigh in "Scarlett O'Hara", a show inspired by the British actress' last ...

Instead, it has to do with the film's lead, Scarlett O'Hara. Brought to the screen by English actress Vivien Leigh, Scarlett O'Hara remains one of the most fascinating characters of all time.