Miriam Hopkins

Ellen Miriam Hopkins (October 18, 1902 – October 9, 1972) was an American actress known for her versatility. She signed with Paramount Pictures in 1930.

She portrayed a pickpocket in Ernst Lubitsch's romantic comedy ''Trouble in Paradise'', a bar singer Ivy in Rouben Mamoulian's ''Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'', and the titular character in the controversial drama ''The Story of Temple Drake''. She received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress for the 1935 film ''Becky Sharp'', becoming the first performer nominated for a color picture. She was nominated for a Golden Globe for ''The Heiress''. She co-starred with Joel McCrea in five films.

Her long-running feud with actress Bette Davis was publicized for effect. Hopkins later became a pioneer of TV drama. She was considered a distinguished hostess in Hollywood and moved in intellectual and creative circles. Provided by Wikipedia