A Hollywood icon in his youth: can you recognize this star before he became famous?

The legend took a dramatic turn in 1939 when she landed the role of Scarlett O’Hara in  Gone with the Wind . Thousands of actresses had auditioned. But from her very first appearance on screen, there was no longer any doubt. Vivien Leigh embodied Scarlett with extraordinary power: capricious, passionate, proud, and vulnerable all at once.

This role earned her an Oscar and, more importantly, an immediate place in film history. She became the face of an unforgettable heroine, capable of inspiring both admiration and irritation. Her performance was so striking that it continues to influence generations of actresses to this day.