Goldie Hawn
“A giggle that was an opening number, an Oscar, a shop, a house without a license.”
In 1968, Hawn became a breakout star as the giggling comic foil on TV's 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In.' She translated that fame to film almost immediately, winning a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for 'Cactus Flower' (1969). The award established her as a major comic actress for decades to come.
The Laugh-In Sensation
Hawn was born in Washington, D.C., and trained as a dancer before finding fame on 'Laugh-In.' Her bubbly comic persona made her a national favorite.
An Oscar and a Producing Career
She won an Oscar for 'Cactus Flower' and later took creative control as a producer on 'Private Benjamin.' That move made her a powerful force in Hollywood comedy.
An Enduring Star
Hawn headlined hits across four decades, often alongside partner Kurt Russell. Films like 'Overboard' and 'The First Wives Club' kept her a beloved screen presence.
Career Timeline
- 1945Born in Washington. Takoma Park studio.
- 1969Cactus Flower. Oscar.
- 1980Private Benjamin. She produced it.
- 1983Swing Shift. Russell. The household begins.
Biggest Hits
- Hawn won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her first major film role, 'Cactus Flower.'
- She co-produced 'Private Benjamin' with Nancy Meyers and earned a Best Actress nomination for it.
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