Mamie Doren

• Mamie Van Doren turns 92!

• The blonde bombshell gave up fame for a husband and a son she wanted to raise the right way.

• “Life doesn’t even start until 40”, she talked about herself and her private life.

Mamie Van Doren, an iconic blonde beauty, has turned 92!
From an early age, she was aware that she was destined for the silver screen. And it didn’t take long for her to find her feet in Hollywood. She stood out in films such as “Teacher’s Pet” and “The Private Lives of Adam and Eve.”

She became a gigantic hit, since she was unafraid to play interesting, sometimes less-than-innocent female roles. Her on-screen presence often brought her real attention from some of the more well-known men of the time, and Mamie had her fair share of unforgettable romances.

Portait of Mamie Van Doren, late 1950s | Source: Getty Images

The iconic actress has been married five times in her life and had one son with her second husband, Ray Anthony, bandleader of the Glen Miller Orchestra. After Ray, she married three times, but not before she had a few trysts. One of her favorites was Clark Gable, her co-star in “Teacher’s Pet.”

The actress mentioned she never liked overt and intrusive publicity, which meant Hollywood often got on her nerves.

Mamie Van Doren, 1960 | Source: Getty Images

Mamie also had a short fling with the iconic musician Frank Sinatra. She commented on the bad press he received, saying she saw the nicer, more generous side of him. She mentioned that Frank often did shows for charity, and she truly admired him.

Other names Mamie associated with were Johnny Carson and even the King of Rock ‘n Roll, Elvis Presley, for a short-lived romance. However, the actress admitted that although the men she was hanging out with were very impressive, Clark was always her biggest crush.

Mamie Van Doren, Thomas Dixon, and Perry Anthony on April 23, 1984 at The Nuart Theatre in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images

By the time the 60s rolled around, Mamie was fading out of the public mind, but the blonde bombshell had one thing her contemporaries didn’t — she would outlive the likes of Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield. Later, in 1979, Mamie settled down with Thomas Dixon, an actor and dentist.

Mamie Left Hollywood for Her Son and Husband: The Family Happily Celebrated Her 92 Years

When Mamie had her only son, Perry Anthony, in 1956, she still lived in Hollywood. However, the actress decided it was time to move after Perry was born. She cited the rampant substance abuse as one of the reasons she decided to get her son away from Sunset Boulevard. She said, “I didn’t want my son to be around all that.”

Mamie opened up about life after Hollywood, saying she much preferred the quiet, stable life she found when she moved away.

Perry Ray Anthony and Mamie Van Doren on 3 September | Source: Getty Images

Mamie also decided to move away from Hollywood to have more privacy. The actress mentioned she never liked overt and intrusive publicity, which meant Hollywood often got on her nerves. Her life in Newport Beach was much quieter and afforded her the privacy to enjoy her son’s company in peace.

So, like “Love Story” star Ali MacGraw did, Mamie and Perry moved away from Hollywood to build a quiet life. A few years later, she met the man she spent the longest time with. Mamie married Thomas after moving to Newport, and the two have been together ever since. Most recently, Mamie posted a photo of her and Thomas in a restaurant.

Mamie Van Doren and Perry Ray Anthony, 1956 | Source: Getty Images

In the Facebook post, the happy couple can be seen grinning broadly while staring into each other’s eyes. In the caption, Mamie commemorated their marriage of almost five decades, saying she couldn’t believe he stuck with her for so long. She commented:

“Thomas my hubby of almost 50 years. How did he put up with me? Sometimes I wasn’t the perfect wife.”

After showing off her loving husband, Mamie took to Facebook once more to show her love to her son. She shared a picture of her sitting in a chair, with Perry peaking over her head with a happy smile.

The 92-year-old actress looked exceptional
with her signature blonde hair. Perry smiled happily over her shoulder in a black cap.

“Life Doesn’t Even Start until 40”: Mamie Van Doren on Her Age and Private Life

Although moving away from Hollywood meant losing some of her friends, the actress admitted she never had that many to start with. She settled down with her son, who inspired a fascination with boats in her, and her lifestyle changed completely. When looking back on her life, Mamie laughed in awe:

“Can you imagine? I’ve been here almost a hundred years?!”

Mamie Van Doren on September 26, 1990 at Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California | Source: Getty Images

Mamie revealed that the quiet, competent life she encountered since she left Hollywood,being an exceptional among all.
and two women movie stars with the same blondness of hair ,Marilyn and Jayne, died many years ago.
And by then, she was convinced that Hollywood would not be a place for her to live in for longer period of time.

Her life after she leftHollywood, being very enjoyable experience.
Although she was invited to many social interaction , but she was so rarely participating.
And when she is residing in Newport, she has the happiness of privacy and she can also dodge the social customs of Tinseltown.

Mamie Van Doren at the Writers Guild Theater on May 3, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California | Source: Getty Images

Mamie gave many helpful information to youngster on how she moved on despite her aging appearance while she preserved her youthful spirit. And she believes age should not be the key factor which play important role in our daily life.
However, what really matters is the striking attitude one possessed.
So,Mamie said in the end, “All your friends hit forty.
And some can not even live more than couple of years after that age.
But my life start since i reach 40. “

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