At 1️⃣8️⃣ she won several beauty pageants and became the muse of mogul Howard Hughes! 🫠❤️🔥 Mamie Van Doren landed early film roles back in the 1️⃣9️⃣5️⃣0️⃣s being dubbed as one of the beauty icons of the Golden Era of Hollywood! 🤗😍 The former screen siren known for her glamorous look is already 9️⃣3️⃣, can you believe? 🧐🤫 However, try not to double-check her age when you see her most recent photos in this article! 👇
Once a dazzling starlet of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Mamie Van Doren, now 93, continues to captivate her audience in unconventional ways. The former screen siren, known for her glamorous looks and bold personality, stays relevant by sharing provocative content on social media. A recent post showcased her uninhibited spirit: “I love walking on the beach with no panties on … the sea breeze hits me, and it feels so good.” Beyond her online musings, Mamie actively updates her blog, often voicing her political views and criticizing figures like Donald Trump and the Republican establishment.
Born and raised on a South Dakota farm, Mamie dreamt of a life far beyond the fields. In her teenage years, she set her sights on becoming a performer. Though New York City beckoned, she first made her way to Los Angeles, where she worked as an usherette at the Pantages Theater. It was during this time that she married her first husband, Jack Newman, at just 17. The relationship ended quickly due to abuse, leaving Mamie determined to forge a life on her own terms.
Her big break came at 18 when she won several beauty pageants, catching the attention of Hollywood mogul Howard Hughes. Not only did Hughes become her lover, but he also helped her launch her career in acting. Mamie landed early roles in films like His Kind of Woman in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Universal Studios eventually signed her to a contract, but only on the condition that she end her relationship with boxer Jack Dempsey and pursue a younger, more polished partner.
Rebranding herself as Mamie Van Doren, she joined the ranks of Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield, becoming one of the most glamorous stars of the 1950s. Her film credits grew with titles like Teacher’s Pet, Born Reckless, High School Confidential, and The Beat Generation. Alongside her professional success, Mamie gained fame for her romantic escapades, dating a string of high-profile men, including Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Johnny Carson, and James Dean.
Mamie’s personal life was as colorful as her career. She married five times, ultimately finding lasting happiness with her fifth husband, Thomas Dixon, whom she has been with for nearly 50 years.
I never wear underwear. This picture was taken by my husband. I didn’t realize my skirt was too high until I saw them on FB and Twitter. I immediately took it off of FB but left on Twitter. It’s been sometime since I have taken candid photos, so I decided to leave them. https://t.co/dqJtzRcKVJ
— Mamie Van Doren (@Mamievandoren) September 21, 2023
While Mamie enjoyed her time on the silver screen, her ambitions extended beyond acting. She explored a music career, releasing several albums, the most recent in 2017. Her final film appearance was in the 2002 comedy Slackers.
Mamie has also shared her extraordinary life through tell-all memoirs, offering candid insights into her experiences in Hollywood and beyond. Her son, Perry Ray Anthony, from her marriage to composer and actor Ray Anthony, remains a cherished part of her life.
These days, Mamie divides her time between social media, blogging, and enjoying quiet moments with her husband and her beloved Moluccan cockatoo. Reflecting on her journey, she prioritizes happiness and authenticity over everything else.
From her humble beginnings to her meteoric rise in Hollywood and her ongoing quest for joy, Mamie Van Doren’s life is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and living unapologetically. Happy 93rd birthday to the one and only Mamie!
