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She never set out to become a Hollywood star, yet within a few short years, Ali MacGraw became one of cinema’s most unforgettable faces. Her natural beauty, effortless style, and heartbreaking performance in Love Story turned her into an international sensation almost overnight.
But her life became far more complicated than the romantic image audiences adored. She abandoned major roles, followed Steve McQueen away from Hollywood, and later confronted painful truths about love and alcohol. What followed was an extraordinary reinvention no one expected.
