Ava Gardner was an American actress and singer who starred in many films during the 1940s and 1950s. She was known for her beauty and her roles in films such as The Killers, Show Boat, and The Barefoot Contessa. She was married to Frank Sinatra and was a close friend of Ernest Hemingway. AVA Gardner was a major figure in Hollywood's Golden Age and is remembered as one of the most iconic actresses of the 20th century.