(This is an update to a piece that first ran in 2016 to mark Olivia de Havilland’s 100th birthday. Happy 104th!)
In October 1932, seven years before her role in the highest-grossing film of all time, Olivia de Havilland was cast in the junior play at Los Gatos High School.
Her new stepfather, a man she and her sister called the Iron Duke, delivered an ultimatum: Give up the play or leave this house forever.
“I went off to school with my decision made,” de Havilland said in a 2001 speech for the Academy of Achievement. “I spent that night and several more with friends of my mother’s, went on with the play, and never again slept in the house.”
Also Read: Olivia de Havilland Sues Ryan Murphy, FX Over 'Feud' Portrayal on Eve of Her 101st Birthday
De Havilland, who turned 104 on Wednesday, is the last surviving female star of Hollywood’s Golden Age.
In October 1932, seven years before her role in the highest-grossing film of all time, Olivia de Havilland was cast in the junior play at Los Gatos High School.
Her new stepfather, a man she and her sister called the Iron Duke, delivered an ultimatum: Give up the play or leave this house forever.
“I went off to school with my decision made,” de Havilland said in a 2001 speech for the Academy of Achievement. “I spent that night and several more with friends of my mother’s, went on with the play, and never again slept in the house.”
Also Read: Olivia de Havilland Sues Ryan Murphy, FX Over 'Feud' Portrayal on Eve of Her 101st Birthday
De Havilland, who turned 104 on Wednesday, is the last surviving female star of Hollywood’s Golden Age.
- 7/1/2020
- by Tim Molloy
- The Wrap
Similar News
General Hospital Star Nicholas Alexander Chavez Confirms His Exit
- 5/5/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Kim Kardashian Promised Oscar Winner Spot In Campaign, Still Waiting
- 5/4/2024
- by Amanda Lauren
- TV Shows Ace
Bubble Shows ‘The Conners,’ ‘Walker,’ ‘Lopez vs. Lopez’ and Other Series Await Their Fate as Upfronts Approach
- 5/4/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive Portraits: Director Pamela Adlon of ‘Babes’ at Chicago Critics Film Fest, May 4, 2024
- 5/5/2024
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
“We were both obsessed with our own points of view”: Walton Goggins Had a ‘Fallout’ With Star Wars Actor Timothy Olyphant Because of Their Roles That Had Gone Too Far
- 5/5/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Cobra Venom, Cocaine, and Corruption: New Documentary Reveals the Dark Side of Horse Racing
- 5/4/2024
- by Kalia Richardson
- Rollingstone.com
What Happened to Mr. & Mrs. Smith?
- 4/24/2024
- by Jake Dee
- JoBlo.com
‘Wednesday’ Season 2: Everything We Know So Far
- 4/23/2024
- TV Insider
‘Wednesday’ Season 2: Everything We Know About The Cast, Premiere Date & More
- 4/23/2024
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.