Eva Marie Saint is still a famous figure in Hollywood at the age of 99. The actor is rarely seen in public these days, even though she is known for her classic beauty and great acting skills. But her legacy lives on through the shows she gave and the interesting stories about her life. Here are some things about the actress that you might not know about her that keep people entertained.
1. Her favorite time watching a movie Eva Marie Saint’s favorite movie to work on was Alfred Hitchcock’s 1959 chiller “North by Northwest,” even though she won an Oscar for “On the Waterfront.” “Making that movie was a whole different experience,” she said as she thought back on it. It made me feel excited. “Eva Marie, this is going to be fun,” Cary Grant told her on set, and she will always remember those words. Don’t cry!” She was glad for the change from her old jobs, which often made her cry.
2. A Part That Was Almost Turned Down Eva Marie almost didn’t get the famous part in “North by Northwest.” She didn’t think much of the writing after giving birth to her second child. Jeffrey Hayden, her husband, told her to think again. “I remember him telling me, ‘Honey, I’ll watch the kids, and I want you to think about this and read this script again,’” she says. She took the part because his advice was right on the mark.
3. A Love Story on the Subway Jeff Hayden, Eva Marie’s future husband, is a TV director. They met in a weird way. In 1949, it happened on the New York City train. She was carrying a modeling book with her name written in gold letters. Jeffrey was interested when he saw the name. That lucky meeting led to a happy marriage that lasted 65 years, until Jeffrey died in 2016.
4. Almost Had a Baby on Stage There was nine months to go before Eva Marie accepted her Oscar for “On the Waterfront.” She said in a funny way, “Thank you, I’m so excited,” while she was on stage. I think I can have the baby right now. She didn’t, which is good, but her son was born two days after that.
5. Wanting to live a normal life Eva Marie was successful, but she never wanted to be famous. “I know I wouldn’t have been able to handle [major fame].” Thank God I’ve never had it!” Even though people knew who she was, she wanted a normal life. This need for routine kept her grounded during her whole career.
Eva Marie Saint is still a symbol of grace and ability today, at age 99. When she does show up in public, it takes us back to the good old days of Hollywood and the lasting effect she has had on the movie business. See how she looks now, and scroll down for more pictures:
