Ali MacGraw is an American actress and author who is best known for her roles in the classic films Love Story and The Getaway. She has also written several books and has been involved in a variety of humanitarian causes. MacGraw has achieved success both on and off the screen, and her life story is an inspiring one.
Early Life
Ali MacGraw was born on April 1, 1939 in Pound Ridge, New York. Her father was a businessman and her mother was a commercial artist. She attended Rosemary Hall, now known as Choate Rosemary Hall, in Wallingford, Connecticut. MacGraw then went on to study art history at Wellesley College. After graduating, she moved to New York City to pursue a career in acting.
Career
MacGraw began her career in television, appearing in series such as The Edge of Night and The Secret Storm. She made her film debut in 1968’s Goodbye, Columbus, for which she earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She then went on to star in the iconic romantic drama Love Story, which earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. MacGraw also starred in the Steve McQueen film The Getaway and appeared in a number of other films throughout the 1970s. In addition to her acting career, MacGraw has written several books, including Moving Pictures and The Human Animal.
Personal Life
MacGraw has been married twice, first to Robert Evans from 1969 to 1972 and then to Steve McQueen from 1973 to 1978. She has two children with Evans. MacGraw is an animal rights activist and is also involved with a variety of other charitable organizations. In recent years, she has returned to acting, appearing in films such as 2015’s The Intern.
Ali MacGraw is an iconic figure in Hollywood who has achieved success both on and off the screen. Her career has spanned nearly five decades, and she continues to be an influential figure in the entertainment industry.
