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Hollywood’s golden age dazzled with legends whose legacies still endure today. Among them was Susan Hayward (1917-1975), a remarkable actress renown for her portrayals of courageous women fighting to overcome adversity.
Hayward’s path to stardom began in 1937 when she traveled from Brooklyn to Hollywood to audition for the role of Scarlett O’Hara in Gone with the Wind (1939). Although she didn’t land the part due to her limited experience, her charisma caught the attention of talent agents. This moment marked the beginning of her 35-year career that would encompass 58 films, numerous accolades and a place in cinematic history.
Initially cast in uncredited roles, Hayward gradually developed her filmography until earning her first credited part in Girls on Probation (1938), alongside Ronald Reagan. From there, she appeared in a series of successful films such as Adam Had Four Sons (1941), Reap the Wild Wind (1942) and Deadline at Dawn (1946). In every role she took on, she never failed to highlight her unconventional acting style – gritty and emotionally raw.
Her success came to fruition with her Academy Award nomination for Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman (1947), where she portrayed a nightclub singer who spirals into alcoholism after sacrificing her career for her husband. She received another nomination for her leading role in My Foolish Heart (1949).
Such achievements paved the way for the 1950s – a decade that marked the peak of her career. In I’ll Cry Tomorrow (1955), she played troubled Broadway star Lillian Roth, delivering an iconic performance that won her Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival and yet another Academy Award nomination. Her ultimate triumph came in I want to Live (1958), in which she portrayed Barbara Graham, a woman convicted of murder and executed in the gas chamber -- a powerful role that finally earned her the long-overdue Oscar.
Outside the studio, Hayward maintained a refined and glamorous style. She was known for her love of jewelry, with a particular affinity for classic designs from the 1950s and 60s, exemplified by Lot 49, the Van Cleef & Arpels turquoise and diamond suite. The pieces in the suite combined vivid colors with timeless elegance, offering us a glimpse into the bygone era of Hollywood glamour. Hayward proudly showcased them at galas and high-profile public appearances, most famously wearing the pieces at an Emmy presentation at the Palladium and an event at the Century Plaza Ballroom, from the late 1960s into her later years. The necklace, in particular, could be transformed into a bracelet to add an additional element to the suite, demonstrating the versatility and craftsmanship of the design, representative of the era’s refined elegance.
Hayward’s path to stardom began in 1937 when she traveled from Brooklyn to Hollywood to audition for the role of Scarlett O’Hara in Gone with the Wind (1939). Although she didn’t land the part due to her limited experience, her charisma caught the attention of talent agents. This moment marked the beginning of her 35-year career that would encompass 58 films, numerous accolades and a place in cinematic history.
Initially cast in uncredited roles, Hayward gradually developed her filmography until earning her first credited part in Girls on Probation (1938), alongside Ronald Reagan. From there, she appeared in a series of successful films such as Adam Had Four Sons (1941), Reap the Wild Wind (1942) and Deadline at Dawn (1946). In every role she took on, she never failed to highlight her unconventional acting style – gritty and emotionally raw.
Her success came to fruition with her Academy Award nomination for Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman (1947), where she portrayed a nightclub singer who spirals into alcoholism after sacrificing her career for her husband. She received another nomination for her leading role in My Foolish Heart (1949).
Such achievements paved the way for the 1950s – a decade that marked the peak of her career. In I’ll Cry Tomorrow (1955), she played troubled Broadway star Lillian Roth, delivering an iconic performance that won her Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival and yet another Academy Award nomination. Her ultimate triumph came in I want to Live (1958), in which she portrayed Barbara Graham, a woman convicted of murder and executed in the gas chamber -- a powerful role that finally earned her the long-overdue Oscar.
Outside the studio, Hayward maintained a refined and glamorous style. She was known for her love of jewelry, with a particular affinity for classic designs from the 1950s and 60s, exemplified by Lot 49, the Van Cleef & Arpels turquoise and diamond suite. The pieces in the suite combined vivid colors with timeless elegance, offering us a glimpse into the bygone era of Hollywood glamour. Hayward proudly showcased them at galas and high-profile public appearances, most famously wearing the pieces at an Emmy presentation at the Palladium and an event at the Century Plaza Ballroom, from the late 1960s into her later years. The necklace, in particular, could be transformed into a bracelet to add an additional element to the suite, demonstrating the versatility and craftsmanship of the design, representative of the era’s refined elegance.