Despite all of the glamor that’s associated with Old Hollywood starlets, they really were just like us — and these photos of them enjoying Christmas are proof!
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| Classic beauties celebrating Christmas |
Just in time for the approaching holidays, let’s take a look back at the pretty wreaths, trees, and holiday cheer that was spread by some of our favorite stars in the mid-20th century.
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| Anne Jeffreys in Christmas gift box, circa 1940s |
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| Joan Crawford in pleated crêpe halter dress and red satin coat, photo by John Rawlings, Glamour, 1940 |
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| Model wears a diamond necklace and American Deco earrings and bracelets from Tiffany's, photo by John Rawlings, Vogue, December 1940 |
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| Model in Vasser wool flannel red suit, white fox toque and red wool mittens with white fox backs, photo by John Rawlings, Glamour, 1941 |
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| Model in red and green wool cap, photo by John Rawlings, Glamour, 1942 |
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| Model in silver fur coat over green wool dress and hat, photo by Constantin Joffé, Glamour, 1943 |
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| Mona Freeman, 1948 |
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| 50 Eve Arden, circa 1950s |
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| Jeanne Crain, 1950 |
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| Jeanne Moreau, circa 1950s |
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| Diana Lynn, 1952 |
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| The wife of Hollywood photographer Slim Aarons floats beneath a Christmas tree in their pool, California, 1954 |
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| Ava Gardner, 1955 |
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| Elizabeth Taylor poses next to a modern Christmas tree amongst dozens of presents, 1955 |
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| Elizabeth Taylor sits on grassy riverbank writing Christmas cards, 1955 |
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| Lana Turner dazzles in a white gown while standing in front of an equally glitzy Christmas tree, 1955 |
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| Linda Harper in short-sleeved Acrilan sweater, Vogue, December 1, 1955 2 |
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| Model in red hat and red wool coat trimmed in black velvet, December 1958 |
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| Doris Day, 1960 |
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| May Britt, 1960 |
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| Natalie Wood, photo by Bert Six, 1962 |
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| Mitzi Gaynor, December 1955 |
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| Shirley MacLaine, 1965 |
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| Claudia Cardinale, circa 1960s |
