The actress enjoyed an illustrious career, starring in classic films like The Big Sleep, Designing Woman, Harper and Murder on the Orient Express. But besides her film roles and knockout good looks, Lauren will always be remembered for her signature stare. Piercing, smoldering, intense and sexy, the star knew how to throw a look. She was like the OG of the smize, a term coined by model Tyra Banks decades after Lauren perfected her penetrating glance.
So, in honor of the icon’s wonderful life, work and influence on culture, we remember that haunting look that to this day is just as intense and compelling as it was over 70 years ago.
[h/t IMDB]
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Ca. 1944
If looks could kill...
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Ca. 1944
Green eyes piercing your soul.
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Ca. 1944
Just a simple look over the shoulder was enough to make you weak.
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Ca. 1944
Lauren giving the perfect "Girl, are you serious?" face.
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Ca. 1945
Looks like whoever she's throwing the side-eye to has some explaining to do.
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Ca. 1945
Lauren remains fiery in florals.
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Ca. 1945
This is how you throw shade in the 40s — that side-eye is both lethal and alluring.
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Ca. 1945
That look is enough for us to forget how much we wish we were wearing that blouse...almost.
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Ca. 1950
If there was a fly on the wall, Lauren's stare just killed it.
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Ca. 1950
No one could play the piano while smoking a cigarette more intensely.
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Ca. 1950
This is what naptime looked like for Lauren.
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Ca. 1958
Glamourous even while she's casually smoking a cigarette.
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