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Betty Grable - Trivia, Family, Bio

WWII pinup model and actress who attracted fame for her beautiful legs. As an actress, she is best known for her role in How to Marry a Millionaire, which also starred Marilyn Monroe.

Before Fame

She made her film debut at the age of 12 as a chorus girl in the film Happy Days.

Trivia

Her legs were insured for $1,000,000.

Family Life

She married Harry James in 1943, and the couple had two daughters before divorcing in 1965.

Associated With

She was married to bandleader Harry James from 1943 to 1965.

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Betty Grable Highlights

Betty Grable Highlights