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The ultimate femme fatale, Jane Russell was born in Minnesota in 1921. Having worked as a receptionist and model, she studied theatre at Max Reinhardt's Theatrical Workshop. Russell became a star in 1941, after winning the lead in Howard Hughes's film The Outlaw. Appearing in the movie in various states of undress, she caused such a stir in America that it took two years to get the film released. When it finally was, it was a box office smash. She found it tough to get roles to do her acting ability justice, but managed it in films like Gentlemen Prefer Blondes alongside Marylin Monroe and The Revolt Of Mamie Stover.
