Ava Gardner was an American actress and singer who starred in many classic films during the 1940s and 1950s. She was known for her beauty and her sultry performances in films such as The Killers, Show Boat, and The Barefoot Contessa. She was married to actor Frank Sinatra and was a close friend of Ernest Hemingway. AVA Gardner was a major Hollywood star and is remembered as one of the most iconic figures of the golden age of cinema.