Susan Hayward: podcast appearances and interviews

Susan Hayward, born Edythe Marrener on June 30, 1917, was an American actress renowned for her portrayals of women based on true stories. Initially working as a fashion model for the Walter Thornton Model Agency, she moved to Hollywood in 1937 to audition for the role of Scarlett O'Hara. Securing a film contract, she appeared in several small supporting roles over the following years. By the late 1940s, Hayward's acting talents gained wider recognition as she received her first of five Academy Award nominations for Best Actress for her performance as an alcoholic in Smash-Up, the Story of a Woman in 1947. Her career continued to flourish in the 1950s with additional nominations for her roles in My Foolish Heart, With a Song in My Heart, and I'll Cry Tomorrow. She ultimately won the Academy Award for her portrayal of Barbara Graham, a death row inmate, in I Want to Live! in 1958. Her performance in I'll Cry Tomorrow earned her the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress. Following her second marriage and her relocation to Georgia, her appearances in film became less frequent; however, she continued working in film and television until 1972. Hayward passed away from brain cancer on March 14, 1975. Throughout her career, she was recognized for her dramatic performances and her ability to bring true story-based characters to life.