Jane Russell 1954, Photoplay magazine movie advertisement

Jane Russell was an American actress and sex symbol, born on 21 June 1921 in Bemidji, Minnesota, USA, and died on 28 February 2011 in Santa Maria, California. She rose to fame in the 1940s and 1950s, known for her roles in a number of successful films, most notably as the leading lady in Howard Hughes' controversial film "The Outlaw" (1943). Russell's performance in The Outlaw attracted attention not only for her acting, but also for the film's emphasis on her physical attributes. She became one of Hollywood's leading sex symbols of the era. Apart from her acting career, Russell was also involved in various philanthropic activities. Some of Jane Russell's other notable films include "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953), in which she co-starred with Marilyn Monroe, and "The Paleface" (1948) and its sequel "Son of Paleface" (1952), both of which starred Bob Hope. Outside of her acting career, Russell was active in various charitable and humanitarian causes, and she founded the World Adoption International Fund (WAIF), an organisation that helped facilitate the adoption of children. Jane Russell's contributions to the entertainment industry and her humanitarian work have left a lasting legacy.