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Nancy "Slim" Keith, Lady Keith of Castleacre (born Mary Raye Gross; July 15, 1917 – April 16, 1990) was an American socialite and fashion icon during the 1950s and 1960s, exemplifying the American jet set.
1 de feb. de 2024 · Keith (as portrayed by Diane Lane) is one of the main characters of the new series Feud: Capote vs. the Swans, and here, we dive into the life of a woman who enchanted everyone from Capote to...
Learn about the life and style of Slim Keith, a Hollywood starlet and society beauty who married three times and befriended many celebrities. Discover how she became one of the 100 greatest Rakes of all time with her elegance, wit and ambition.
15 de feb. de 2024 · Slim Keith, formerly known as Nancy Gross, grew up in a troubled household, with parents who didn’t get along. Her father, Edward Gross, was a successful businessman who owned several...
Hace 3 días · By Rebecca Cope. 16 April 2024. Getty Images. Despite being a titled Hollywood mover, shaker and socialite by the winter of her life, Nancy ‘Slim’ Keith had humble beginnings: she was born in Salinas, California as Nancy Gross, on 15 July 1917.
6 de jul. de 1990 · Slim Hawks Hayward, the Lady Keith, was a Hollywood socialite and friend of celebrities like Clark Gable, Lauren Bacall, and Truman Capote. Her autobiography, published posthumously, reveals her wit, honesty, and regrets in a glamorous but imperfect life.
14 de may. de 2015 · Learn about Slim Keith's life, marriages, and fashion legacy from her 1991 autobiography and WWD article. She was a California girl who married well, found Lauren Bacall, and wore simple and sporty clothes.
