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Did you know that Gregory Peck praised Ava Gardner’s acting abilities and that the two were lifelong friends? There are many splendid tales from the history of Old Hollywood, but few are quite as heartwarming as that of the lifelong friendship between Gregory Peck and Ava Gardner. Though the two were never romantically involved, they worked together multiple times and shared a friendship that lasted many decades.
▬Contents of this video▬ 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - What Did Gregory Peck and Ava Gardner Have in Common? 01:58 - Ava Gardner Wasn’t a Trained Actress 04:27 - The Snows of Kilimanjaro Proved a Big Success 05:29 - On the Beach Was Another Big Flop 06:44 - Ava Won Gregory’s Respect Many Times 07:40 - Outro
By the time Gregory Peck and Ava Gardner starred together in their first picture, Gregory was already a notable leading man whereas Ava was still on her way up. Ava had made waves via her supporting role in 1946’s The Killers, though she still needed a vehicle to prove that she could play the lead. 1949’s The Great Sinner didn’t end up being that vehicle, though it did mark the start of the actress’s lifelong friendship with Gregory. The two would share the screen once more in 1952’s The Snows of Kilimanjaro.
The Snows of Kilimanjaro was a success, solidifying Gregory and Ava’s shared status as two of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Though the two would only work together once more, they would remain lifelong friends. While most people believe that Ava Gardner coasted by on her looks and was never a great actor, Gregory believed otherwise.
Gregory Peck and Ava Gardner remained friends until the actress’s 1990 death. The two were so close that Ava asked the actor to write a chapter of her autobiography. Though the two had a profound friendship, they were never romantically involved. When the pair first met, Gregory was married to his first wife. Gregory and his first wife were still married when he and Ava filmed their second picture together, and the actor had moved on to his second wife by the time he and Ava reunited for 1959’s On the Beach.
On the Beach was a critical failure, and Gregory and Ava never worked together again. Today, film buffs are often surprised to learn about the pair’s close friendship. Join Facts Verse as we take a look at rare photos of Gregory Peck and Ava Gardner’s relationship.
Rare Photos of Gregory Peck & Ava Gardner’s Relationship
By: Facts Verse Title: Rare Photos of Gregory Peck & Ava Gardner’s Relationship Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjsJoGXAtEE
