Doris Day
In 1959, actress Doris Day struck gold with the unforgettable film Pillow Talk. She entered the following decade as a star and was bombarded with offers from everyone in the industry. Day went on to play several romantic comedies with big names like Cary Grant and Rock Hudson.
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Time after time, she proved her talent as the movie’s leading lady. She even ended up starring in her own television show called “The Doris Day Show.” Unbeknownst to her, she was signed onto the project by her former husband. Miraculously, it was a success for five consecutive years.