Natalie Wood's Life in Photos

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Natalie Wood's Life in Photos

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February 26, 2021 at 7:33 PM

Natalie Wood's Life in Photos

1938: A Young Natalia

1943: Her First Role

1945: Becoming Natalie Wood

1946: A Child Actress

1947: Her Biggest Role Yet

1947: A Studio Contract

1949: An Accident on Set

1954: Becoming a Teenager

1955: A Breakthrough Role

1955: A Warner Brothers Deal

1955: A Complicated Relationship

1956: Studio Constraints

1956: A Brief Romance

1956: A True Hollywood Star

1957: Getting Married

1959: A Studio Suspension

1960: Tabloid Magnets

1961: A Big Role

1962: Getting Divorced

1962: A New Romance

1962: At the Top

1963: Another Big Role

1964: A Record-Breaking Nomination

1965: Her Secret Beauty Trick

1966: A Career Slump

1966: Putting Her Mental Health First

1967: Sacrificing Big Roles

1969: A Return to Film

1969: Getting Married Again

1970: Her First Child

1971: A Family of Stars

1971: Becoming a Sex Symbol

1972: Another Divorce

1972: Reuniting with Robert

1974: A Second Child

1974: A Missed Opportunity

1976: Family First

1981: Her Final Film

1981: A Mysterious Death

1986: A Hollywood Honor

Natalie Wood's Life in Photos

Audiences fell in love with Natalie Wood as the dubious Susan Walker in Miracle on 34th Street, but the breakout role was far from her last. She continued to make a name for herself in Hollywood for decades, thanks to her glamorous style, tabloid-ridden romances, and Oscar-nominated performances. Now, decades after the actress's tragic death, we're taking a look back at the life of Natalie Wood—from her days as a child star to her award-winning film career.

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See how the actress transitioned from child star to leading lady.

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