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Susan Hayward

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Susan Hayward Fast Facts:

Modeled as a teenager, appearing in The Saturday Evening Post.
Her audition for the role of Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With the Wind resulted not in a part but in an eventual contract with Warner Bros.
Furthered the stereotype of the "fiery redhead" by becoming famous for playing strong women who triumphed over adversity in films such as With a Song in My Heart (1952), I'll Cry Tomorrow (1956) and I Want to Live (1958), the last of which earned her an Oscar.
Engaged in a contentious divorce and child-custody battle with first husband, actor Jess Barker.
Died of a brain tumor.

Susan Hayward Relationships:
Eaton Chalkley - Husband (deceased)
Ellen Marrener - Mother
Florence - Sister
Gregory Barker - Son
Jess Barker - Ex-husband
Timothy Barker - Son
Walter Marrener - Father
Walter Marrener Jr. - Brother
Susan Hayward Awards:
1955 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
1958 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Winner
1949 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
1952 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
1947 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
1953 Golden Globe: Henrietta Award (World Film Favorites) - Winner
1959 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Winner
1953 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Winner