Beauty Contestant
The Resume
(August 5, 1934- )
Born in Chicago, Illinois
Miss Illinois-USA (1953)
Miss USA (1953)
First runner-up to Christiane Martel
Appeared on 'Hawaiian Eye,' '77 Sunset Strip' and 'Green Acres'
Why she might be annoying
She stopped studying animal husbandry to enter pageants.
She married numerous times.
Her short-lived second marriage occurred on Valentine's Day (1961).
Most of her film roles went uncredited.
Why she might not be annoying
She won the first Miss USA crown for Illinois.
She was the second Miss USA ever.
She became known for her strong work ethic.
In 1959, she modeled for Coppertone sun tan lotion.
Credit: Black Chic
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For 2009, as of last week, Out of 32 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
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