Zsa Zsa Gabor

Zsa Zsa Gabor was a Hungarian-born actress, socialite, and former beauty queen who became a Hollywood celebrity known as much for her public persona as for her film and television work.

Zsa Zsa Gabor was a Hungarian-born actress, socialite, and former beauty queen who became a Hollywood celebrity known as much for her public persona as for her film and television work. She was born Sári Gábor in Budapest and emigrated to the United States in 1941, later appearing in more than 70 films. She died in Los Angeles in 2016 at age 99.

Early life

Zsa Zsa Gabor was born Sári Gábor in Budapest in 1917 and was later known by the nickname Zsa Zsa. Sources describe her as coming from a Hungarian Jewish family.

Career

After emigrating to the United States in 1941, Gabor built a Hollywood career with more than 70 film appearances and many television appearances. She became especially associated with a glamorous, self-aware celebrity persona.

Public image

Gabor was famous for her marriages, public remarks, and socialite status, which often overshadowed her acting. Several sources describe her as an early example of a celebrity known primarily for being famous.

Personal life

She was married nine times, including to hotel magnate Conrad Hilton and to Frédéric von Anhalt. Her personal life frequently attracted media attention during and after her lifetime.

Death and legacy

Gabor died in 2016 in Bel Air, Los Angeles, at age 99, shortly before what would have been her 100th birthday. Obituaries and retrospectives continue to frame her as a major figure in Hollywood celebrity culture.