Pamela Anderson had a predecessor. The tragic story of a pin-up model (5 photos)

Joy Lansing was an American actress, singer and dancer. But that's not what she became famous for. She was the quintessence of all Hollywood perceptions of female attractiveness in the 1950s.





With her blond curls, captivating blue eyes and figure in the form of an hourglass, she did not get off the covers of men's magazines.



Born in 1928 and shone in the 50s. She starred in several films and TV shows, including Atomic City, Hot Shots, The Bob Cummings Show and The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok.

But another field brought her massive popularity. Young woman was a popular pin-up model and constantly appeared in men's magazines. She had a memorable appearance - curvy with blonde hair. hair and blue eyes.

Joy Lansing is often referred to as the Pamela Anderson of the 1950s.

Joy Lansing was 1.68 meters tall and weighed about 54.4 kilograms. It was reported that her measurements are 91-61-91 cm. Pamela Anderson is only a couple of centimeters taller and a little heavier, with the same proportions.



Therefore, she was often compared with Pamela - Canadian actress, model and TV presenter. Both women have similar physical data.

Unlike many actresses of those years, the girl grew up in a good family and received an excellent education. She was born into a family famous doctor. However, she was bored studying at a prestigious school. WITH from a young age she showed a natural talent for dancing and singing, and her parents, noticing interest, they began to encourage her to pursue a career as an actress.



In the late 40s, during a performance at a local nightclub, her noticed one of the scouts. The girl quickly signed a contract with Columbia Pictures and began to appear on the screen in small roles. success, but in his personal life there was a mess. Joy has been married four times, and all her relationships were often fraught with conflict and scandals.

Yes, and she found specific husbands. Her second husband, actor Stanley Clements, was arrested for armed robbery and sentenced to 15 years in prison, and her third husband, actor Glenn Davis, was arrested for drug possession.



From the storm of her personal life, the girl sought salvation in the cinema and her career went up. But alas, it ended too soon.

Joy passed away at the age of 37 from breast cancer. Her death came as a shock to the Hollywood community.