The Short-Lived Career of Hollywood’s Bad Boy: James Dean

Making Dreams Come True

While she was alive, Mildred was an amazing mother. She always encouraged her son and tried to make his dreams come true. He used to write his wishes down and put them under his pillow. His mom went into his room while he was sleeping and read the wish. The next day, she always tried to make it happen.

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James Dean’s mother, Mildred. Photo by Stephen Douglass / Shutterstock

When Dean moved back to Indiana, he lived with his on his aunt and uncle’s Quaker farm. Separating from his dad after losing his mother was tough on the kid. This eventually led to the father and son becoming estranged. He did, however, live with his dad briefly after high school.

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