Bette Davis was nominated for an Academy Award five years in a row (1939-1943). Jezebel (1938), Now, Voyager (1942) and All About Eve (1950) were selected by the Library of Congress for ‘cultural significance.’ She smoked 100 cigarettes a day, married four times, and is famous for the adage, “Old age is no place for sissies.” Meet this icon in Leslie Goddard’s historical interpretation.

Leslie Goddard, is an award-winning actress and scholar who has been portraying famous women and presenting history lectures for more than ten years. She holds a PhD from Northwestern University specializing in U.S. history and American Studies as well as master's degrees in both theater and museum studies. A former museum director, she is the author of two books on Chicago history and currently works full-time as a historical interpreter, author, and public speaker.

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