This 1950s era of rock and roll was defined by artists like Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper. But it couldn't last forever.
There’s no question that Hollywood has high beauty standards for both men and women. But while many of the greatest actors of Hollywood’s Golden Age were conventionally handsome—tall with imposing physiques, chiseled features, and stunning smiles—some were not.
Watching the Oscars is stressful for movie lovers. Critical acclaim and box office success don't guarantee wins. The Academy values its own preferences over critics' or audiences' and we generally accept the results—however, in the past, the Academy snubbed some very worthy films and delivered shocking upsets.
There’s nothing quite like old Hollywood beauty. Oozing glamour and sophistication, actresses during Hollywood’s Golden Age set the standards for beauty. But, despite an emphasis on blonde bombshell looks, not every actress fit into Hollywood’s cookie-cutter mold.
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