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Few stars embodied the golden age of Hollywood quite like Betty Grable. With her bright smile, confident charm, and unparalleled grace, she became not only a box-office sensation but a national symbol of hope during the 1940s. From her early struggles in show business to her reign as America’s favorite pin-up girl, Grable’s story is one of talent, perseverance, and timeless appeal.
Born Elizabeth Ruth Grable on December 18, 1916, in St. Louis, Missouri, Betty was the youngest of three children. Her mother, Lillian Grable, was determined that her daughter would become famous. That determination took them to Hollywood, where Betty began training in dance and singing before she was even a teenager. At just 13 years old, she landed her first film appearance, but Hollywood’s strict labor laws nearly derailed her early career when her true age was discovered.
