“My parents always supported me, but I was put to task. My father thought when I sang, I was sharp; my mother was upset when I wasn't in the first line at recitals.”

American actress and singer

Goldie Hawn is an American actress and singer known for the light, comic roles that made her a star in film and television. She has worked across six decades and has earned wide recognition for that screen persona. Her career includes an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award, along with nominations for a BAFTA Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards. Her work is most closely associated with comedy and with the easy, playful style that became her signature.