She seduced Hollywood at just twenty years old, won the Oscar, defied social conventions and built a life according to her own rules. Shirley MacLaine is much more than a legendary actress: she is a deeply free woman, whose journey continues to inspire and fascinate. A look back at an existence as rich as it is singular, between cinematographic triumphs and daring life choices.
The first steps: when cinema fell in love with her
The story begins in 1955. Shirley MacLaine makes her debut on screens in *But Who Killed Harry?*, under the direction of the legendary Alfred Hitchcock. It was an immediate success, both with the public and the critics. It must be recognized that this young actress has something indefinable: a disarming sincerity, a rare ability to inhabit both the comic and dramatic registers with a natural obviousness.
