HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO
OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND!!
July 1, 1916
94 Years
The London Evening Standard
March 19, 2010
In March of 2010 at the age of 93, Olivia was interviewed by the London Evening Standard. "Meeting Miss de Havilland restores one's faith in film stars. So many up-and-coming starlets barely deign to give you the time of day, but this double-Oscar Winner says sweetly, 'You can ask me anything you like. Anything!' Over tea and cakes (smart little almond financiers served by her maid) she tells me her life story with aplomb – '...So I said to our future president, John F Kennedy "I'm sorry, I can't join you for dinner, I'm studying my lines tonight"' – often breaking into high, owlish hoots of unexpectedly wicked laughter."
"It is hard, very hard, to believe she is 93. Only the glorious vintage of her gossip gives it away."
Please enjoy the rest of this wonderful interview
HERE!Olivia de Havilland in a 2006 photo.
Upon approaching her 90th birthday she stated,
"I'll be 90 on July 1. I can't wait to be 90! Another victory!"
"Olivia's Birthday" 1939
This photo was apparently from Olivia's birthday in 1939 in which she would have turned 23! I'm not convinced this was actually her birthday since this scene was actually filmed in April 1939.
The cake reads:
"Melanie -The Gang wishes You a Happy Birthday"
Remember When - Childhood Photos of Olivia De Havilland
Below are some wonderful photographs of Olivia from infancy into her teen years. It's amazing to me that even at the age of 2 years old, I can see the face that I recognize in photos up to her most recent photo published in the London Evening Standard. Her beauty and elegance are timeless.
On this day of her 94th birthday, I hope you enjoy photos from her childhood.
A photo of a beautiful 10-month old Olivia de Havilland
Tokyo, Japan in 1917!
2-year old Olivia de Havilland with that remarkable face!
circa 1918
Olivia with her stunning and everlasting beauty and elegance!
15 years old - (1931 or 1932)
My personal thoughts on Olivia's 94th Birthday!
I am so happy that I have been able to put together this little website and share my appreciation for the work and life of Ms. De Havilland. I have met some wonderful people through this endeavor who share my admiration and devotion to Ms. De Havilland and who have helped me, considerably, in discovering the full range of her work and life experience. She has talent beyond my wildest imagination and a range from the likeable, demure, and elegant to the most sinister of characters. Her presence has enriched our collective experience in the cinema for generations to come.
It is my hope and aspiration to use this space to compile information about her life and her work. I want this site to be known not only for providing a place where her fans and admirers can find information and beautiful photos but where people will also always be able to find the most up to date information on the screenings of her films in the theater. Ms. De Havilland has said on more than one occasion that films are made to be seen in the theater. I believe this is the highest honor we can give to her is to view her films the way they were intended and in the way she wants us to see them today, in the theater. So give yourself and Olivia a gift this year and go see her work in the theater!
To Ms. De Havilland, if you ever read this, I wish you all the best and thank you for all you have given us. Congratulations on your 94th birthday and may you have good health and many more to come!
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