22K views · 1.2K reactions | Jean Simmons talks about her role in Best Picture winner HAMLET ('48) and working with director Sir Laurence Olivier. Simmons earned her first Oscar nomination for her performance. You can watch this exclusive interview along with the film on the TCM Hub on #HBOMax. #31DaysOfOscar | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook

Jean Simmons🌸, the legendary British actress, was celebrated for her ethereal beauty, graceful presence, and extraordinary acting talent. Rising to fame in the 1940s and 1950s, she starred in classics like Great Expectations, Spartacus, and Elmer Gantry, effortlessly combining vulnerability with strength. Known for her elegance on and off screen, Simmons became an enduring symbol of Hollywood’s golden era, leaving a timeless legacy that continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide. 🎬

⚔️ "Live On, Spartacus!" Mr. Kirk Douglas ‐ a great man and a great actor ‐ was the first Hollywood Star who responded to my letters when I was chasing my dream to become an actor during my early days in America! I will never forget you, Mr. Douglas...It was truly an honor knowing you, sir. #JCVD Footage from the Arsenio Hall Show https://youtu.be/mwi_JZpwZTs #KirkDouglas #Spartacus | Jean-Claude Van Damme