Carole Lombard was an American actress who was active in the 1930s and 1940s. She was known for her comedic roles in films such as My Man Godfrey and To Be or Not to Be. She was also a popular leading lady in romantic comedies, including Twentieth Century and Nothing Sacred. Lombard was one of the highest-paid actresses of her time and was considered a major star. She tragically died in a plane crash in 1942 at the age of 33.