“She Would Just Hold The Knife horizontally Across The Front Of Her Eyes,” [a Friend] Recalls, “and

Natalie Wood in SEX AND THE SINGLE GIRL (1964)  ↳ costume design by Edith Head

Natalie Wood in New York City behind the scenes of “Penelope,” 1966. Art Zelin.

Natalie Wood photographed during the filming of “Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice,” 1969.

Natalie Wood photographed in London by Terry O’Neil for Vogue, circa 1966.

“While Natalie hero-worshipped [Nick] Ray, she was in awe of Dean... “He was all she could talk about. Every night for weeks in a row, she went to see “East of Eden”— she must have seen it over fifty times. She even taught me to play the theme song from the picture on the piano.” According to Natalie’s tutor, “She would hang around him as much as possible... she was very flirtatious with him.” ’

Excerpt from Natalie Wood by Suzanne Finstad; Natalie Wood gets James Dean’s autograph on set of “Rebel Without a Cause,” 1955.

Dean, with blood on his shirt, signs Natalie Wood’s suede autograph jacket. He was her 100th co-star to sign. Wood’s mother later burned the signatures with a hot needle for posterity.

Natalie Wood on the set of LOVE WITH THE PROPER STRANGER (1963)

Rebel Without a Cause (1955) Screen Test

“Dear Audrey,

I just wanted to tell you again what a fabulous evening you gave me the night of the premiere of “My Fair Lady.”

Your performance was absolute perfection and I watched your work with great joy and admiration.

You have won my heart and my vote in March.

Love, Natalie”

Natalie Wood’s personalized note to Audrey Hepburn, dated October of 1964. (x)

Natalie Wood photographed attending the premiere of “My Fair Lady,” 1964.

Oh, Christmas isn’t just a day, it’s a frame of mind… and that’s what’s been changing. That’s why I’m glad I’m here, maybe I can do something about it. Miracle on 34th Street (1947) dir. George Seaton