Lana Turner

Lana Turner is one of the most successful actresses of her time. People credit her as an icon of Old Hollywood glamor, and she is definitely one who carries the label of a legendary figure when it comes to classic cinema. Turner became prominent as a pin-up model when her film They Won’t Forget was played during World War II. She also became a symbol of hope for many during a difficult time, and her image was even painted on walls and planes.

Turner is a big part of our pop culture. She was the first “Sweater Girl,” a term for women who wore tight, form-fitting sweaters. The actress and the women who followed after made it a trend, despite it being controversial. Her legacy lives on as her work and her influence continue to be talked about and referenced. She started a shift in Hollywood, one that’s hard to forget.