The origin of Hollywood sexy actresses, Marilyn Monroe is her fan, who is she?

When it comes to the representative actresses in Hollywood, the first thing that many people think of should be Marilyn Monroe, the sexy beauty, with her iconic blond hair and the mole on the corner of her mouth, as well as her The hem of the skirt that was blown up by the wind became the dream lover of many men at that time, but Marilyn Monroe said that her blond hair and dark moles were a tribute to her idol.

Today we will learn about Marilyn Monroe’s idol, Hollywood’s first blonde beauty, and the originator of Hollywood’s sexy actresses—Jane Harlow.

Divorced parents, frail and sick, growing up in a conservative family, growing up as a rebellious girl

Jean Harlow’s original name was Harlee Ann Harlow Carpenter. She was born in 1911 in Missouri, USA. Her father was a successful dentist and her mother was a housewife.

Because the father and mother were together because of an arranged marriage, there was no relationship between the couple. So when Jane Harlow was 11 years old, her father and mother had an affair because of The relationship broke down and they chose to part ways.

After her parents divorced, Jane Harlow lived with her mother.

Jean Harlow’s childhood can be said to be troubled. Although she was doted on by her mother, she was frail and sickly since she was a child. She was infected with scarlet fever when she was 5 years old, and later contracted scarlet fever. Meningitis. Because of her frail health, Jane Harlow rarely went outdoors to play, so she had few friends in her childhood. The only companions she had were the books at home.

Later, due to financial problems, Jane Harlow followed her mother to join her grandfather.

Jane Harlow’s grandfather was a very stubborn and conservative person. Because his mother’s divorce made him feel that his education was not strict enough, so he imposed stricter control on Jane Harlow. exposed body. When Jane Harlow was 15 years old, she was sent to an aristocratic boarding school.

But like many teenage boys and girls, her grandfather’s strict discipline further inspired Jean Harlow’s rebellious psychology. So Jean Harlow married a 23-year-old businessman, Charles Magoo, when she was 16, the legal age for marriage in the United States. And moved to Beverly Hills in Hollywood, a wealthy area that was later filled with superstars from all walks of life.

However, this marriage was neither blessed by the family nor as sweet and happy as Jane Harlow imagined. After only one year, the two divorced.

Inherited her mother’s dream, starting from a bit player, then flying up a branch and becoming a phoenix

The reason why Jane Harlow wanted to become an actor was largely due to her inspiration. influenced by her mother.

Jane Harlow’s mother had a star dream since she was a child and wanted to become a star-studded actress in Hollywood. However, due to lack of acting talent, Jane Harlow’s mother failed in her auditions. end.

Later, the 30-year-old mother knew that she had no chance to be an actress again, so she pinned all her dreams on Jean Harlow.

Jane Harlow also developed a great interest in acting because of her mother's influence. During her childhood, when she could not go out to play because of illness and could only read books at home, Jane Harlow fantasized about herself. One day I will be able to perform the content in the book.

So, in order to realize the same dream for herself and her daughter, Jean Harlow’s mother sent Jean Harlow to Hollywood Girls’ School after her divorce, but in the end she only studied for two years. , was dropped out of school because he couldn't afford the tuition.

However, Jane Harlow did not give up her dream of becoming an actress.

After experiencing a rebellious adolescence and her first failed marriage, 19-year-old Jean Harlow began to work as an extra on a Hollywood set and named herself Jean Harlow. The stage name is Jane, and the name Jane is exactly her mother's name. Jane Harlow wants to realize the same dream as her mother in this way.

Jean Harlow already showed her unique style and charm when she was still a minor supporting role.

At that time, Clara Bow, who had become a popular Hollywood actress, saw the potential of Jane Harlow at a glance. She once asked the on-site staff to permanently expel Jean Harlow because she believed that the beautiful and sexy Jean Harlow standing next to her would attract everyone's attention and cover her light.

Of course, as a well-known female star in Hollywood for a long time, Clara Bow did not really do what she said. She and Jane Harlow later became good friends, but what kind of acceptance I will take her with me to every interview and event I attend.

Clara Bow’s agent once advised her not to hang out with third-rate actors like Jane Harlow, as it would bring her down, but Clara Bow replied: “She is very It will become popular soon.”

As Clara Bow expected, luck came to Jane Harlow. Howard Hughes' film "Hell's Angels" was canceled because the heroine's accent didn't fit the character's character.

However, due to tight funds, we had to find actors who met the requirements from newcomers. In the end, the hot figure Jean Harlow was spotted by Howard Hughes and played the role of this charming, sexy and enchanting character. blonde.

After "Hell's Angels" was released, it achieved an unprecedented response. Jane Harlow also broke people's inherent aesthetic concepts with her image of a blonde beauty that had never appeared in Hollywood at the time, and became an instant hit. red.

After that, Jean Harlow appeared in many movies, in which she appeared as a sexy blonde. This also consolidated her position in Hollywood and became the sexiest woman in Hollywood. The female star started her golden age and became the dream lover of almost all men in the 1930s.

The charm of Jean Harlow is not limited to men, women will also be impressed by her charm. At that time, many girls, including Marilyn Monroe and Madonna, would imitate Jean Harlow and dye themselves blonde hair and put a mole on the corner of their mouth.

They also think that Jane Harlow does not wear a bra and underwear, thinking it is unnecessary clothing, and they do not wear a bra or underwear themselves, which leads to a sharp drop in underwear sales. There are many small underwear manufacturers. It also led to bankruptcy.

At that time, except for the Hollywood movie emperor Clark Gable, who would call Jean Harlow "sister", everyone else would call her "baby" without exception, because she was everyone The most precious treasure in my heart.

Failed love life, died young, and her reputation will be passed down through the ages

Although Jane Harlow mostly shows herself in a slutty and charming image on the screen, her private life has nothing to do with it. Not at all indiscreet.

In Hollywood at that time, film companies could be said to be one-and-done. Therefore, film company executives often made unspoken rules about actresses, but Jean Harlow was the first to stand up and say "No." "woman. She firmly refused the unspoken demands of the MGM president.

In addition to her first short-lived and failed marriage to a 23-year-old businessman, Jane Harlow had two other marriages, but they both ended in separation.

Jean Harlow’s second marriage was to Paul Byrne of MGM, who was 22 years older than her. She thought that this mature man would provide her with a warm harbor, but she didn’t. I thought about what I faced on my wedding night, a domestic violence incident.

It turns out that Paul Byrne is an ex-lover with sexual impotence and mental problems. He married Jane Harlow in the hope of using her sexiness to cure his illness.

Jane Harlow felt that she had been deceived, so she made a fuss. Paul Byrne was afraid that the neighbors would hear his secret, so he slapped Jane Harlow.

Jane Harlow wanted to divorce Paul immediately, but after informing her agent Lanny, she was stopped on the grounds that it would affect her public image. Therefore, Jane Harlow could only say that she was busy filming a movie. You and Paul began to separate, but who could have thought that this separation would be forever.

Two months later, the bad news of Paul's suicide reached the set. Jean Harlow hurried home and found the man lying quietly on the ground, sprayed with Jean Harlow. Favorite perfume, the suicide note on the table read: "Dear, please forgive me." After reading it, Jane Harlow felt heartbroken and grieved.

This incident not only caused psychological harm to Jane Harlow, but also dealt a heavy blow to her career.

Because the screen image of Jean Harlow as a femme fatale is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, rumors have spread, claiming that Jean Harlow murdered her husband, and the characters in the movie are all in her true colors.

As a result, Jane Harlow was forced to play the role of a good family woman for a period of time, but the public did not buy it and the rumors intensified.

Fortunately, the police finally discovered the body of Paul's mentally disturbed ex-girlfriend, and Paul's death was determined to be caused by a dispute with his ex-girlfriend. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer also took advantage of the situation and performed a wave of excellent crisis public relations, making Jane Harlow a victim all of a sudden. It not only restored her reputation, but also increased her popularity due to public sympathy.

However, psychological trauma is difficult to erase. No matter how prosperous her career is, Paul's death will always be a thorn in Jane Harlow's heart, so she began to drink to relieve her sorrow and contracted the disease. Got the bad habit of drinking.

Jean Harlow desperately wants to find a man who can make her forget these misfortunes and be with her for the rest of her life to fill the vacancy in her heart.

Photographer Harold Rosen, 16 years older than Jane Harlow, became that man. But I don’t know if it’s because Jean Harlow regarded him as a substitute. Jean Harlow disliked Harold for being rude, rude, depressed, and irritable, while Harold also disliked Jean Harlow for being drunk and not loving him. .

As a result, Jane Harlow’s third marriage ended hastily after only 9 months.

Just when Jane Harlow had lost hope in love, she finally met her true love, William Powell. Because of him, Jean Harlow became the cheerful and naughty blonde girl she once was.

Just when Jane Harlow thought she could finally get married to the right person and spend the rest of her life together, ruthless fate dealt her another heavy blow.

We all know that too much hair dyeing can cause health problems, and Jane Harlow, whose original hair color is auburn, wants to maintain her screen image in front of the public. She had to dye her hair once a week to ensure that her hair color was always platinum. Coupled with Jean Harlow's frailty and long-term alcoholism since she was a child, her body finally showed a red light.

Jane Harlow was diagnosed with cholecystitis caused by a bacterial infection, and eventually passed away from complications of cerebral edema and renal failure at the age of only 26.

The whole world was saddened by the death of this peerless beauty. Hollywood held a grand funeral for her. MGM, where she belonged, suspended production for a day to express condolences, while other film companies also observed silence. A one-minute tribute to her.

In 1999, the American Film Institute selected Jean Harlow as the 22nd greatest actress of the century.

Although Jane Harlow only debuted for seven short years and left only a few works, she created a platinum era that belongs only to herself, and her immortal beauty will last forever. It will be immortalized in film history.