Jacqueline Susann was an American actress, singer, and novelist. She is best known for her book 'Valley of the Dolls', which became one of the biggest bestsellers of all time. Susann's work dealt with themes such as fame, celebrity, and the pitfalls of success. She was a trailblazer in the literary world, as one of the first female authors to write openly about sex and drugs.
Jacqueline Susann was born in 1918 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
She started her career as an actress, appearing in several small roles on Broadway and in films.
In the 1950s, she began writing for various magazines, and published her first novel, 'Every Night, Josephine', in 1963.
Her second novel, 'Valley of the Dolls', was published in 1966 and became a huge bestseller, selling over 30 million copies worldwide.
She went on to publish several more novels, including 'The Love Machine' and 'Once Is Not Enough'.
Susann died of breast cancer in 1974.
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Published in 1966, 'Valley of the Dolls' is Jacqueline Susann's most famous work. The novel follows the lives of three women as they navigate fame, fortune, and the world of show business.
Published in 1969, 'The Love Machine' is a novel about a handsome TV executive who sleeps his way to the top of the network.
Published in 1973, 'Once Is Not Enough' explores the lives of the rich and famous in Hollywood, including an aging movie star, her daughter, and her daughter's lover.
'Every Night, Josephine' was Jacqueline Susann's first novel, published in 1963.
Over 30 million copies of 'Valley of the Dolls' have been sold worldwide.
Yes, Jacqueline Susann appeared in several films in the 1940s and 1950s, including 'Lovely to Look At' and 'The Revuers'.
Jacqueline Susann's novels often deal with themes such as fame, celebrity, sex, and the pitfalls of success.
Jacqueline Susann died of breast cancer in 1974.