It's been more than 75 years since Billy Wilder's Sunset Boulevard hit theaters, putting a mirror up on Hollywood's treatment of its older stars. It solidified the star power of Best Actor nominee William Holden and led to a career resurgence for Best Actress nominee Gloria Swanson. Sunset Boulevard was only Nancy's second feature film, and kicked off a prolific career in front of the camera that lasted decades. © Getty Images Nancy Olson's career The immediate aftermath of the success of Sunset Boulevard was studios' decisions to pair Nancy with her co-star and onscreen love interest William Holden. © Getty Images Nancy Olson's personal life In 1950, the same year Sunset Boulevard was released, Nancy married lyricist and librettist Alan Jay Lerner.

Source: The Star March 29, 2026 20:57 UTC