By Bret David
Bret David - 2010
Dubbed the "British Marilyn Monroe" or "British Bridget Bardot," Diana Dors famously declared, "I'd rather be known as the hurricane in mink." She was renowned for her extravagant lifestyle, characterized by a penchant for flashy cars, opulent mansions, glamorous attire, and jet-setting. Dors's ascent to stardom began as a favorite among GIs during the war. Seeking to shed her wholesome image, she aspired to emulate Errol Flynn, a move that propelled her to major stardom. She worked alongside notable figures like Joan Crawford and starred in "Yield to the Night," a film that influenced the abolition of the death penalty. Despite her glamorous persona, affairs, and lavish lifestyle, including a notable relationship with Rod Steiger, she was branded a "scarlet woman" and overlooked by studios. Undeterred, Dors transitioned to a successful cabaret career.