Lauren Bacall's Life in Photos

Lauren Bacall was born Betty Joan Perske in the Bronx, New York in 1924. She was the only child of Jewish immigrant parents—her mother was a secretary, while her father was a salesman.

Her parents divorced when little Lauren was six years old. Afterward, she didn't see much of her father.

Bacal supported herself and her classes at the American Academy by working as a magazine model and was even crowned Miss Greenwich Village in 1942.

Her modeling career landed her a cover of Harper's BAZAAR. It was this cover photo that led to a then-18-year-old Bacal being scouted by the wife of Hollywood producer, Howard Hawks.

After being scouted by Hawks, the aspiring actress officially changed her name and ventured to Los Angeles for a screen test. Hawks, who eventually became her mentor, instructed Bacal to lower the pitch of her voice. The result? A sultry draw that became her signature.

Throughout filming, Bogart and Bacall embarked on a passionate love affair. By the film's release in January 1945, they were officially a couple and Bogart divorced his wife shortly after. Here, Bacall blows on a whistle charm Bogart gifted her to commemorate her famous line in the film, "You know how to whistle don't you, Steve?"

Bacall relaxes in her New York apartment, reading the newspaper alongside her cocker spaniel.

The couple became known for their collaborations together, also appearing in Dark Passage and Key Largo together.

Bacall and Bogart welcomed their first child in 1949, a son named Stephen Bogart.

Bacall took a brief hiatus after releasing Bright Leaf. The actress returned to the big screen in 1953 when she teamed up with Marilyn Monroe and Betty Grable for the box office hit, How to Marry a Millionaire.

Bacall and Bogart welcomed their second child in 1952. Their daughter, Leslie Howard Bogart, was named after famed British actor Leslie Howard, who was a dear friend of Bogart's.