- She was the mother of Charles Chaplin's first child, a son named Norman Spencer (born July 7, 1919). The baby, who was nicknamed "The Little Mouse", was born with severe disabilities and lived only three days.
- Following her split with Charles Chaplin, she went directly into an affair with the Prince of Wales (Duke of Windsor).
- She was not yet 17 years old when she and Charles Chaplin wed; he was 29.
- Is portrayed by Milla Jovovich in Chaplin (1992).
- In 1930 she introduced Edward, Prince of Wales (the future King Edward VIII and later Duke of Windsor) to Wallis Simpson (Duchess of Windsor).
- Began her film career in 1912 as an 11-year-old. She became known as "Innocent Mildred Harris" because of her virtuous looks, and at one time was one of the highest paid actresses in Hollywood. After the coming of sound, her career declined and she finished up as an extra.
- Was posthumously awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6307 Hollywood Blvd. on February 8, 1960.
- Cousin of Phil Harris.
- Died from pneumonia following a major abdominal operation.
- Following her untimely death, she was interred at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, CA.
- Had one son with Everett Terrence McGovern: Everett Terrence McGovern, Jr. (born 1925).
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