The woman with the legs
CYD CHARISSE

Real Name: Tula Elise Finklea

Date of Birth: March 8, 1921

Claim(s) to Fame:
 

• She and Bette Grable are credited with having the best legs in Hollywood.
• She is considered the most beutiful dancer in Hollywood.
• She still models in New York City.
• Has been married to singer Tony Martin for 52 years.
• Has her own excercise video.
• Was the famous "vamp" in the movie "Singin' in the Rain".
• Was a favorite dancing partner of the legends Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly.
• She and her husband wrote a book together.
• M*G*M wanted her to play the female lead opposite Cary Grant in the movie "North by Northwest", but the director, Alfred Hitchcock, who preferred blondes chose Eve Marie Saint to play the leading role.

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LINKS:

 The Cyd Charisse Appreciation Page
 Classic Movies
 Cyd Charisse at the IMDb