Faye Dunaway

[Jan, 14, 1941 -]

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An American actress known for her intense performances, unparalleled physical beauty, and extremely eccentric habits. She rose to fame in Bonnie and Clyde (1967), a film that redefined American cinema with its stylish depiction of Depression-era outlaws and its deep connection to the Public Enemy era’s fascination with crime and rebellion. Dunaway quickly became an icon, not just for her acting but for her off-screen mystique, which has long been beset with strange rumors. Among them is the oft-repeated claim that she employed a personal assistant whose sole duty was to mist her face with Evian water. Her intense approach to self-discipline extended to her work, fueling infamous feuds—including Bette Davis calling her “insane and completely impossible”—and her involvement in surreal projects such as her 1981 PARCO advertisement, in which she wordlessly eats a boiled egg in dramatic slow motion. Her career plummeted following the release of Mommie Dearest (1981), an over-the-top, unintentionally campy portrayal of Joan Crawford featuring the now-infamous “No wire hangers, ever!” scene. Dunaway reportedly stayed in character even off-set, speaking to the cast, crew, and press as if she were Crawford1. She has refused to discuss the film in interviews for decades, walking out when it is mentioned, and even allegedly physically and verbally assaulting publicists for bringing it up.