hall of dames - tuesday weld

Born Susan Kerr Weld in New York, Tuesday's father died when she was very young and she began supporting her mother, brother and sister by working as a child model . Tuesday suffered a nervous breakdown at age 10, had become an alcoholic by the following year, and attempted suicide at 13. Fortunately, the free-spirited and highly underrated actress persevered, and went on to star opposite Elvis Presley, Steve McQueen and Gregory Peck, among others. Thrice married, once to actor Dudley Moore, her films span more than 40 years and include some truly charming performances. My favourite, of course, is her role in Wild In the Country, opposite Elvis.