Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American actress who became a Hollywood icon during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Garbo began her career in Swedish films before being discovered by MGM studio head Louis B. Mayer and brought to Hollywood in 1925.
Garbo quickly became known for her natural beauty, mysterious allure, and magnetic screen presence, starring in classic films like Anna Christie (1930), Grand Hotel (1932), and Ninotchka (1939). She was nominated for four Academy Awards and received an honorary Oscar in 1954 for her "unforgettable screen performances".
Garbo's personal life was notoriously private, with rumors and speculation surrounding her relationships with both men and women. While she never publicly acknowledged her sexual orientation, she was known to have close relationships with several women throughout her life.
After retiring from acting in 1941 at the age of 36, Garbo lived a reclusive life in New York City, largely avoiding public appearances and interviews. She passed away on April 15, 1990, at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most iconic and enigmatic stars in the history of cinema.