Their gritty and well depicted portrayals of their characters meant that the audience was not dazzled by the glamour of Hollywood but was gently bathed in the afterglow of a well rounded and satisfying performance.

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While America remains captivated by the sleaze and glamour of Hollywood, honouring an age-old tradition since the days of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, there will always remain an industry of people who can provide the goods.

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The oil company really likes names redolent of Hollywood glamour.

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South Africa's Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron brought a touch of Hollywood glamour to proceedings, alongside England midfielder David Beckham, Ethiopian athletics legend Haile Gebrselassie and Springboks rugby union captain John Smit.

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"Our Marriage in the Movies exhibition is packed with fabulous gowns that tell a story not only about the history of the period they represent, but also of Hollywood glamour and style, " she said.

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She was a pioneer in black actors in the days when Hollywood offered few black roles for the kind of glamour she embodied.

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Nevertheless, the glowing-with-glamour Lawrence coped and the teeny mishap made her into even more of a Hollywood sweetheart.

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Fizz-fuelled Hollywood parties in the 1930s imbued the drink with glamour, but today Champagne is as much a part of popular culture as high society.

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