Who is Ava Gardner dating? Ava Gardner boyfriend, husband
Matthew Barrera
Published Mar 22, 2026
1922 - 1990
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 3 | 7 years, 11 months | 4 years | - |
| Dating | 14 | 13 years | 2 years, 11 months | 7 days |
| Encounter | 48 | 2 years, 8 months | 21 days | 1 month |
| Rumoured | 5 | - | - | - |
| Total | 70 | 13 years | 9 months, 20 days | 7 days |
Details
| First Name | Ava |
| Middle Name | Lavinia |
| Last Name | Gardner |
| Full Name at Birth | Ava Lavinia Gardner |
| Alternative Name | Ava Gardner, The World's Most Beautiful Animal |
| Birthday | 24th December, 1922 |
| Birthplace | Grabtown, North Carolina, USA |
| Died | 25th January, 1990 |
| Place of Death | Westminster, London, England, UK |
| Cause of Death | Pneumonia and fibrosing alveolitis |
| Buried | Sunset Memorial Park, Smithfield, North Carolina, USA |
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
| Weight | 115lbs (52 kg) |
| Build | Voluptuous |
| Eye Color | Green |
| Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
| Distinctive Feature | Dimple in her Chin (Cleft Chin) (This subtly distinct and gorgeous feature made her a stand-out!), Green eyes, Voluptuous body., Beautiful Face, Deep Sultry Voice, Sparkling green eyes |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Religion | Atheist |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Rock Ridge School |
| University | Atlantic Christian College, Attended Classes at UCLA |
| Occupation Text | Actress, singer |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Claim to Fame | The Killers (1946), Mogambo (1953), The Barefoot Contessa (1954) |
| Year(s) Active | 1941–1986, 1941–1986 |
| Brand Endorsement | Lustre-Creme Shampoo (Magazine Advertisement) [1951] |
| Bust (inches) | 36 |
| Cup Size | D |
| Waist (inches) | 24 |
| Hips (inches) | 37 |
| Clothes Size | 6 |
| Shoe Size | 51/2 |
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| Father | Jonas Gardner |
| Mother | Mary Elizabeth 'Molly' Gardner |
| Brother | Raymond, Melvin 'Jack' |
| Sister | Beatrice 'Bappie', Elsie Mae, Inez |
| Family Member | Billy Grimes (nephew), Mary Elizabeth Winstead (distant cousin) (actress) |
| Friend | Lena Horne (Was a good friend of Lena Horne, despite the fact that they both competed for the part of 'Julie' in Show Boat (1951)), Dorothy Dandridge, Ernest Hemingway (Both were aficionados of bullfighting, though Gardner's interest in bullfighters went beyond their exploits in the ring), Burt Lancaster, Gregory Peck, Ann Sheridan, Lana Turner, Esther Williams, Marilyn Maxwell, Peggy Maley, Johnny Grant, Arlene Dahl, Bobby Short, Lillian Burns, Charlie Morrison, Cornel Wilde, Jean Wallace, Stewart Granger, Monica Lewis, Grace Kelly, Kathryn Grayson |
| Pets | Cora (Dog - Corgi), Morgan (Corgi), Rags (Corgi), Hep (German Shepherd |
| Favorite People | Ernest Hemingway (Author) |
| Favorite Movies | Clark Gable Movies |
| Favorite Songs | Nearer, My God, To Thee (Last Song Sung On The Titanic (19th Century by Sarah Flower Adams)) [1841], Artie Shaw And Frank Sinatra (She loved the music of these fella's!) |
| Favorite Places | Europe, Home |
| Favorite Foods | Coca Cola |
| Favorite Colors | Green |
| Favorite Accessories | Warm Wash Rag to Clean her toes after walking Barefoot. |
Ava Lavinia Gardner (December 24, 1922 – January 25, 1990) was an American actress. She first signed a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1941 and appeared mainly in small roles until she drew critics' attention in 1946 with her performance in Robert Siodmak's film noir The Killers. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in John Ford's Mogambo (1953), and for best actress for both a Golden Globe Award and BAFTA Award for her performance in John Huston's The Night of the Iguana (1964). She was a part of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
