Margaux Hemingway - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 16, 1955 |
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| Died | June 30, 1996 (age 41) |
| Birthplace | Portland, Oregon, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Margaux Hemingway's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Fashion model and actress, particularly prominent in the 1970s; notable for being the granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway and appearing in major magazine covers and films. |
Intro
Margaux Hemingway was an American fashion model and actress, best known for her work in the fashion industry during the 1970s as well as for her roles in films such as 'Lipstick.' She was the granddaughter of author Ernest Hemingway.
Early Life & Background
Margaux Hemingway was born in Portland, Oregon. Raised in a prominent family with literary significance, her early life was marked by her family's travels and the legacy of her grandfather, Ernest Hemingway. She began her modeling career as a teenager, quickly rising to fame in the fashion world.
Career Highlights
- Became one of the highest-paid models of the 1970s, signing an unprecedented $1 million contract with Fabergé as the face of Babe perfume.
- Appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine and other major publications.
- Made her film debut in 'Lipstick' (1976), co-starring with her sister Mariel Hemingway.
- Appeared in several other films and television programs during her career.
Trivia
- Margaux Hemingway changed the spelling of her first name from 'Margot' to 'Margaux' after the wine Château Margaux, reportedly because her parents celebrated her birth with a bottle of it.
- She was the daughter of Jack Hemingway and the granddaughter of novelist Ernest Hemingway.
- Her sister, Mariel Hemingway, is also an actress.
- Margaux Hemingway died in 1996 in Santa Monica, California, with her death ruled a suicide.
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Margaux Hemingway was born the 16 February 1955.
Portland, Oregon, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About February 16th, 1955, in brief:
- Day of the week: February 16th, 1955 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: How Important Can It Be? by Joni James
- #1 UK song: Softly Softly by Ruby Murray
- Popular movie: I'll Cry Tomorrow directed by Daniel Mann
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