The Last Living Gone With The Wind Star Is Now 102 Years Old

It’s hard to believe how fast time goes by and sometimes, we look back on things that we remember from when we were younger and it just seems as if they were yesterday. Perhaps that is the way you feel about the movie, Gone with the Wind. It is a story that had an impact on society to the extent where it is still considered a classic even down to the day. Although it was written as a novel in 1936, it was made into a movie three years later and has certainly carved out its place in history.

The movie is based in the Civil War era and in its day, it was quite a feat. Not only was it full of stars such as Clark Gable, it also managed to secure 9 Academy Awards in the year after it was produced. Those awards included writing, cinematography and directing. Because of what they put into the movie and the stars that were found on the screen, it is still considered one of the most iconic films of all time.

One of the actresses, Olivia de Haviland just celebrated her 102nd birthday on July 1, 2018. She played Melanie Wilkes in the movie.

Since playing that iconic role in the 1939 film, she played many other roles in Hollywood. Some of the more notable places that you can see her on the silver screen include The Adventures of Robin Hood, where she played Maid Marian. She also played Hermia in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

She is always an actress that we will remember. Unfortunately, she did not win an Oscar from her role in Gone with the Wind, but she did receive two other awards. One was for the role she played in The Heiress and the other is from the movie, To Each His Own.

You can see her in this video presenting the 75th past Oscar-winner reunion:

Not only is she known for her roles on the silver screen, she has also been recognized by some of the leaders around the world as well. For example, she received a medal of arts award by Pres. George W. Bush. He explained why he provided her with that order:

“For her persuasive and compelling skill as an actress in roles from Shakespeare’s Hermia to Margaret Mitchell’s Melanie. Her independence, integrity, and grace won creative freedom for herself and her fellow film actors.”

Another world leader that also recognized her achievements in life is Queen Elizabeth II. Just last year at her 101st birthday, she was awarded as a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

As of that time, she was the oldest individual to ever receive that title. She felt “extremely proud” to be given the honor and called it one of the most gratifying of birthday presents.

Olivia de Haviland now spends her life living in Paris, France. She is enjoying her retirement.