Zsa Zsa Gabor
Born Sari Gabor on
Feb. 6, 1917
in Budapest, Hungary
Zsa Zsa Gabor is the most famous of three sisters who were as well known for their lavish lifestyles and their many marriages as for their show business careers. Although she appeared in more than 40 films, most notably “Moulin Rouge” in 1952 and “Touch of Evil” in 1958, Gabor was best known as a celebrity, famous for being famous. She was related through marriage to the current tabloid favorite Paris Hilton, who had her own well-publicized run-in with the law for driving violations. Gabor, a native of Hungary who put “dahlink” in the vernacular of mid-20th century America, was a celebrity of the old school who believed in glamour. She once said of today’s actresses, “When you see them in real life, they look like nothing.” Not so Zsa Zsa, who flaunted her jewels and furs and vast wardrobe. She pursued the spotlight as avidly as she did husbands, marrying nine times. The most notable of Gabor’s marriages came in 1942, shortly after she arrived in the United States when she wed hotel magnate Conrad Hilton, who was three times her age. She made more than 40 films, including the campy “Queen of Outer Space” and other even more forgettable movies. She was a frequent guest on Jack Paar’s popular late-night talk shows in the 1950s and ’60s and appeared on “Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In” and on sitcoms such as “Mister Ed” and “My Three Sons,” more often than not as herself. She also wrote several autobiographies, including the slender 1970 book “How to Catch a Man, How to Keep a Man, How to Get Rid of a Man.” To catch a man, she said, a woman should “have a magnificent bosom and a half-size brain.” She also advised: “Never loan an ex-husband any money. He will only use it on other women.”
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32 thoughts about Zsa Zsa Gabor
I love Zsa Zsa. She's very glamorous and has a sense of humor about herself.
if you got the balls to bitchslap a cop for doing his job - i got ya back girlfriend!
Zsa Zsa Gabor is one of a kind. Also glamous and great sense of humor...
I met Zsa Zsa Gabor when I worked at the Fairmont Hotel in the 1970's. I helped convert her bed to a king-size bed. She talked to me a little, complained about the hotel and gave me a five dollar tip. She left the next day. I was star-struck! I have never forgotten the experience.
Gabor is glamour.
In 1986 Zsa Zsa Gabor was one of the first celebrities on the Walk of Fame to approve that her Star and name could be used in the Hollywood Chamber of Comerce's marketing program to help restore the walk to its original beauty. I was the Executive Vice President at the time and was responsible for developing the cause-realted marketing and merchandising program for the Walk of Fame. We eventually got over 300 celebrities to agree to be in the program. Zsa Zsa was born on February 6, 1917. That can be confirmed by going to the celebrity birthdate section of the Celebrity Almanac I have published. The website is www.celebrityalmanac.com. She was a very elegant lady. Ed Lewis
A Legend.
You will always be a shining star and loved by many.
I saw "Queen of Outer Space" on TV when I was a kid, and lusted after her.
Not until I was much older did I learn the movie was considered total camp and a bad B movie. I didn't care. She made a great impression on me.
I was lucky enough to have met Zsa Zsa several times. The most memorable time is when she kissed me on the cheek on Sunset Blvd. I'll never forget her.
I was picking up a friend in the lobby of a Wilshire Blvd. hotel when Zsa and her husband came in the lobby and asked directions to a particular event in the hotel. My friend was from New Hampshire and was totally impressed that Zsa Zsa was standing just inches away from her. I just said hello to Zsa Zsa and her husband.
Saw Zsa Zsa one night at the old Copa in NY....jewels fur sparkle etc....fabulous fabulous woman !!!
I always enjoyed Zsa Zsa on TV. I'm a baby boomer, so yes, I grew up with all the "talk" shows (and other formats as well), which she appeared frequently. She was a beautiful & classy lady (as well as her late sister Eva). She has lived a long, full life. God bless you!
Beautiful and glamorous Zsa Zsa and her beautiful sisters were the absolute ultimate fashion stars they were so lovely and personable and I feel they all 3 deserve a star on the Walk of Fame. They paved the way for sisters such as the beautiful and glamorous Kardashian girls. God Bless You Zsa Zsa you are in our thoughts and prayers
I met Zsa Zsa briefly in our office building elevator. She couldn't have been sweeter, lighting up the little space I was privileged to share with her. I wonder about the "unlocked" wheelchair. I'd like to see a fingerprint analysis on those locks - I have one suspect in mind....
The end of an era. The Gabor's were utterly flamboyant, showy people. I'll miss you -- always enjoyable reading about your personal collisions!
A Hungarian friend of mine was her personal assistant for awhile. He said she was very nice.
I had the pleasure of meeting Zsa Zsa many times when she had her ranch in Somis. She was my Aunt Eva's neighbor and she would attend our family Christmas parties. Italian parties are always fun and it was nice that she could join us. Zsa Zsa is such a sweet person and she is in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you Zsa Zsa!
beautiful and forever youthful
God bless you Zsa Zsa! So very, very beautiful and glamorous, one of a kind. We are so very lucky to have her as a shinning star in our lifes to share her life and talent.
Sincerely
Karen Kelly
A number of years ago I had the pleasure of seeing Zsa Zsa and Eva Gabor on stage playing the spinster aunts in Arsenic and Old Lace. This was at a theatre in Arlington Heights Illinois. It wasn't a particularly good production, but seeing the Gabor sisters playing American spinsters with that wonderful accent only made the script more hilarious. It was to say the least a memorable evening. I've adored the Gabors ever since.
She is one of the few GREATEST ever and am so very sorry for her problems.. she will always be in my thoughts.
zsa zsa Gabor deserved the hollywood walk of fame because she is so famous, and lovely.
I think it's horrible that her daughter cant visit her during this time. Her husband seems controlling and a money grabber. I feel sorry for mother and daughter.
I was a big fan of Zsa Zsa's late sister Eva. I was only in third grade when Green Acres first debuted on CBS. In fact, Eva was the idol of my youth.
When Eva died, I just couldn't believe it. The idol of my youth was gone. Thirty years of my life were gone in just that one day. I even cried on and off because I couldn't accept the fact that Eva is now deceased. I plan to visit Eva's grave, as well as Merv Griffin's and Eddie Albert's graves the next time that I go to Los Angeles.
Zsa Zsa is not only in my prayers, but I sent a get-well card to her publicist for him to pass on to her.
May God give Zsa Zsa Gabor comfort and strength during this extremely difficult time. If if it's the will of God to heal her; let Him heal her. If it's His will to take her; let Him take her. If He does, she'll be free from all her pain and suffering and be reunited with Eva, Magda, her mother Jolie, the Nixons, Ronald Reagan, Merv Griffin, and all of her dear departed Hollywood friends.
Get well soon Zsa Zsa dahlink!
Great cans, sexy legs...the total package. I'll be sorry to see her go.
Does she ever get to see her daughter?
wish i could have met her.loved her on all the talk shows years ago, especially the one on merv griffin wiyh pamela mason/ what a bitch fight..off went the wig on pamela. zsa zsa snatched it... was wonderful. good memories.
I heard she was sick,how is she doing?
And, also her other sisters, what happen?
Zsa Zsa Gabor is The Original Hollywood film star for many years when she'll be 95 on February 6th tomorrow and her wonderful movies & tv shows in The Night of 1000 stars including The Beatles in 1964 and she visit britain for The Eamonn Andrews Show on ITV since The Mid-Sixties.
Happy 95th Birthday Zsa Zsa Gabor the great icon.
Terry Christie,Sunderland,
Tyne & Wear,England
Zsa Zsa is inspiring, and beautiful, in all ways , thank you Zsa Zsa, for being here, you are still a shining star, at your age.
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