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Vivien Leigh Born
Vivien Leigh is born to Ernest and Gertrude, November 5th, 1915 in Dajeeling, India. She will end up going to boarding school in England at the age of 7. -
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Vivien Leigh marries Herbert Leigh Holman
Vivien Leigh marries Leigh Holman. Leigh Holman was a man who did not like "theatrical people", and after they got married she stopped attending the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. -
Vivien Leigh's daughter is born
Vivien Leigh gives birth to her only daughter, Suzanne, from her first marriage with Leigh Holman. Vivien and Suzanne's relationship was not the best, due to Vivien favouring her career over her daughter. Suzanne was raised mostly by her father and grandmother. Two years after the brith of her daughter Vivien starred in a play called The Mask of Virtue. She became an overnight sensation after her preformance. -
Gone with the Wind
Vivien Leigh stars as Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind. After a two and half year search, and 1'400 auditions to find the perfect actress to play Scarlett O'Hara; Vivien Leigh was casted.The movie was released in 1940. -
Vivien Leigh and Leigh Holman Divorce
The couple finally divorce in February which leads Vivien to marry Laurence Oliver later that year. -
Best Actress: Gone with the Wind
Vivien Leigh wins Best Actress for her role as Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind. She thanked everyone for their kindness and gave a special thanks to David Selznick. -
Waterloo Bridge
Vivien Leigh acts as the character Myra. Vivien Leigh says this is her favourite role. Many say it is one of her most signifigant roles because she had an almost natural way of acting as Myra. -
Vivien Leigh and Laurence Oliver are married!
After keeping their relationship a secret from the public for two years Vivien Leigh and Laurence Oliver get married; after ending both of their previous relationships. While getting ready to film a movie Leigh and Oliver were taken to a three minute cermony by Katharine Hepburn. The two are considered one of Hollywood's greatest love affairs. -
A Streetcar Named Desire
Blanche Dubois is potrayed by Vivien Leigh in A Streetcar Named Desire alongside Marlon Brando in the 1951 drama. -
Best Actress: A Streetcar Named Desire
Vivien Leigh picks up best actress for her role as Blanche Dubois in A Streetcar Named Desire. Vivien was not at the cermony to accept her award so, she accepted it at a later date. In total the movie wins four academy awards that year. -
Vivien Leigh and Laurence Oliver Divorce
The pair divorce, but generally reach out to one another through letters before Vivien passes. -
Vivien Leigh Dies
Vivien Leigh passes away after a long battle with bipolar disorder and tuberculosis.
