Classic Hollywood celebrities have been known for their extravagant and lavish lifestyle, and their Christmas celebrations were no exception. During the Golden Age of Hollywood in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, the entertainment industry was at its peak, and its biggest stars lived life to the fullest. Christmas was a time for these celebrities to come together, exchange gifts, and celebrate the holiday season with their loved ones.
One of the most famous Hollywood actresses of the time, Marilyn Monroe, was known for her love of Christmas. She was often seen decorating her home with festive lights and ornaments and enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. Monroe was also known to throw grand Christmas parties, where she would invite her closest friends and colleagues, including fellow actors and actresses. She would also make sure to send her fans holiday cards, wishing them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Another famous actress, Elizabeth Taylor, was also known for her love of Christmas. She would often spend the holiday season at her luxurious home in Bel-Air, surrounded by her friends and family. Taylor was known for her generosity, and she would often host lavish Christmas parties, where she would treat her guests to an extravagant feast and exchange gifts. The actress was also known to give back to her community during the holiday season, donating to various charities and helping those in need.
Famous actors, such as Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, and Dean Martin, were also known for their love of Christmas. Sinatra was known for his famous Christmas parties, where he would invite his closest friends and colleagues to celebrate the holiday season with him. Bing Crosby was famous for his Christmas specials, where he would sing holiday classics and bring joy to millions of viewers around the world. Dean Martin, on the other hand, was known for his laid-back approach to Christmas and his love of holiday cheer.
In addition to actors and actresses, famous directors, such as Alfred Hitchcock and Billy Wilder, were also known for their love of Christmas. Hitchcock was known for his love of holiday traditions, and he would often spend the holiday season surrounded by his friends and family. Billy Wilder was known for his love of holiday films, and he would often host movie screenings and Christmas parties, where he would treat his guests to an evening of laughter and holiday cheer.
Despite their busy schedules, classic Hollywood celebrities made sure to make the most of their holiday celebrations. They would exchange gifts, enjoy feasts, and come together to celebrate the season with their loved ones. These celebrities brought their own unique style and flair to their Christmas celebrations, making the holiday season one of the most exciting and memorable times of the year.
#1 Grace Kelly
#2 Bettie Page
#3 Betty Grabel
#4 Shirley Temple
#5 Bob Hope and and Doris Day appeared with Santa in Hollywood in 1948 the day before he performed in Berlin for troops working on the airlift.
#6 Actress Anne Jeffreys pops out of a package, 1946.
#7 Janet Leigh
#8 Ann Francis
#9 Annette Funicello
#10 Deanna Durbin
#11 Doris Day
#12 Elizabeth Montgomery
#13 Elizabeth Taylor
#14 Gina Lollobrigida
#15 Linda Darnell
#16 Mary Ann Mobley
#17 Natalie Wood
#18 Rita Hayworth
#19 Joan Leslie, 1945
#20 Vera-Ellen, 1955
#21 Audrey Hepburn cuddled up to Santa Claus in 1953.
#22 Ann Miller
#23 Bette Davis
#24 Claire Trevor, ca. 1930s
#25 Julie Adams
#26 Monica Lewis
#27 Shirley Temple on Christmas in 1935
#28 Yvonne De Carlo
#29 Janis Page
#30 Bette Davis dressed up as Santa Claus, 1930.
#31 Ginger Rogers chats with actor Boris Karloff next to a Christmas tree at a Hollywood charity gala, 1932.
#32 Jane Russell stows away wrapped presents ahead of her holiday festivities, 1941.
#33 Guests of honor Bob Hope and Doris Day at a Christmas parade in 1948.
#34 Little Liza Minnelli chowing down on ice cream and candy, 1948.
#35 Ginger Rogers surrounded by multiple Santa Clauses, 1950.
#36 Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart celebrate Christmas Eve with their son, Stephen Bogart, in their home in California, 1951.
#37 Sophia Loren puts together her Christmas nativity scene while at home in Rome, 1953.
#38 Newlyweds Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh with their tree, 1953.
#39 Jayne Mansfield and her daughter rode through the Christmas parade in Hollywood in 1958.
#40 Judi Dench sews Christmas stockings for her nephews, December 1967.
#41 Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra joined by daughters Gail Martin and Nancy Sinatra for a Christmas segment on The Dean Martin Show, 1967.
#42 Diana Dors
#43 Piper Laurie
#44 Actor Glenn Ford, left, dressed up as Santa Claus, along with four other actors, for the 1949 film ‘Mr Soft Touch.’
#45 John Lennon and Yoko Ono bought a large billboard in Times Square in 1969 declaring that ‘War is over if you want it.’
#46 Bob Hope is seen with actress Helen Wood in this 1938 gagshot of him climbing out of a chimney.
#47 Anita Page
#48 Anna Maria Alberghetti
#49 Jane Frazee
#50 Loretta Young
#51 Mary Martin , 1940
#52 Muriel Evans, 1933
#53 Patricia Plunkett
#54 Priscilla Lane on Christmas in 1941
#55 Shirley Knight
#56 Virginia Dale
#57 Ava Gardner
#58 Bette Davis
#59 Connie Stevens
#60 Debbie Reynolds
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This is a photo of British Bombshell Diana Dors!!!
