Ava Gardner Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ava Gardner.

Ava Gardner (1922-1990) was an iconic American actress known for her beauty, talent, and turbulent personal life. Born in Grabtown, North Carolina, she began acting in small roles before attracting attention with her breakout performance in "The Killers" (1946). Gardner went on to star in numerous films, including "Mogambo" (1953), "The Barefoot Contessa" (1954), and "On the Beach" (1959). Her allure and captivating on-screen presence made her one of Hollywood's leading ladies during the 1940s and 1950s. Gardner's magnetic personality and relationships with famous men, such as Frank Sinatra and Mickey Rooney, added to her enduring legend.

I have only one rule in acting - trust the director and give

I have only one rule in acting - trust the director and give him heart and soul.

Ava Gardner


Some people say Liz and I are whores, but we are saints. We

Some people say Liz and I are whores, but we are saints. We do not hide our loves hypocritically, and when in love, we are loyal and faithful to our men. On the subject of her multiple marriages

Ava Gardner

Marriage

Deep down, I'm pretty superficial.

Deep down, I'm pretty superficial.

Ava Gardner

Character

I suffered, I really suffered, with all three of my husbands

I suffered, I really suffered, with all three of my husbands. And I tried damn hard with all three, starting each marriage certain that it was going to last until the end of my life. Yet none of them lasted more than a year or two.

Ava Gardner

Marriage