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Ali MacGraw
April 1, 1939
Pound Ridge, New York, US
87 Years Old
Aries
Who Is Ali MacGraw?
Ali MacGraw is an American actress, model, and activist, recognized for her fresh style and captivating screen presence. She built a career that spanned from high fashion to iconic Hollywood roles.
Her breakout came with the film Love Story, which garnered her an Academy Award nomination and international acclaim. The movie became a cultural phenomenon, firmly establishing her as a leading lady.
Early Life and Education
Born in Pound Ridge, New York, Elizabeth Alice MacGraw grew up in an artistic household; both her parents, Richard and Frances, were commercial artists. She attended Rosemary Hall in Greenwich, Connecticut, during her formative years.
MacGraw later pursued higher education at Wellesley College in Massachusetts, graduating in 1960 with a degree in art history. Before acting, she worked at Harper's Bazaar as a photographic assistant and then as a fashion model and stylist for Vogue.
Notable Relationships
A string of high-profile romances marked Ali MacGraw's personal life, including her marriage to Robin Hoen from 1960 to 1962. She later wed film producer Robert Evans in 1969, a union that garnered significant media attention.
MacGraw and Evans divorced in 1973; she then married actor Steve McQueen, her co-star, in the same year. Their tumultuous marriage ended in 1978, and she has remained single, with one son, Josh Evans, whom she shares with Robert Evans.
Career Highlights
Ali MacGraw's breakthrough performance in the 1969 film Goodbye, Columbus earned her a Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer. Her subsequent role in Love Story became a cinematic sensation, securing an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe for Best Actress.
Beyond the screen, MacGraw has passionately championed animal welfare, serving as a US Ambassador for Animals Asia and actively advocating for pet rescue. She also popularized Hatha Yoga in the US, releasing a bestselling video in her fifties.
Signature Quote
“I think that I was lucky that I was 30 when I did 'Love Story', which came with this extravagant pop celebrity.”