Mae West Biography

Fast Facts

• In 1969 she was awarded with a Golden Apple Award for Female Star of the Year
• Ranked No․ 15 on the American Film Institute's "100 Years․․․ 100 Stars" list for Female Legends
• Received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1969, as well as being featured in the "Four Ladies of Hollywood" Gazebo statue
• Started to appear in amateur shows at her church at seven years old, winning prizes at local talent shows
• Quote: "There's nothing better in life than diamonds․"
• Appeared in the Broadway production of "Diamond Lil" which was a huge success and she caught the attention to Hollywood studios
• Is the subject of many songs, including Cole Porter's title song in his Broadway musical "Anything Goes" as well as "You're the Top" from the show